US ‘concerned’ over violence in Kashmir
Washington, Aug 16 (IANS) The United States has expressed concern over violence in the Kashmir Valley and urged India and Pakistan to find a “peaceful resolution” to the Kashmir dispute. “We are aware of the…
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Going to Pakistan is same as going to hell: Parrikar
Rewari/New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Talking about an infiltration bid from across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir which the army foiled, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday drew an equivalence between Pakistan…
Restore peace in J&K, avoid casualties, Rajnath tells officials
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a high-level review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir and instructed security officials to restore peace and normalcy in the state at the…
Restore peace in J&K, avoid casualties, Rajnath tells officials
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held a high-level review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir and instructed security officials to restore peace and normalcy in the state at the…
Officer helps Odisha minister to put on shoes
Bhubaneswar, Aug 16 (IANS) A video showing a personal security officer helping Odisha minister Jogendra Behera to put on his shoes has gone viral on social media, drawing flak from people. Micro, Small, Medium Enterprise…
Turkey police raids 44 firms over failed coup
Istanbul, Aug 16 (IANS) Turkish police launched simultaneous operations on Tuesday against 44 companies in Istanbul over their suspected links to the July 15 failed coup attempt. The companies were accused of offering financial support…
Five killed in new Kashmir violence
Srinagar, Aug 16 (IANS) Five civilian protesters were killed in firing by security forces as fresh violence erupted in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, taking the toll to 65 in the weeks of unrest triggered…
Pakistan Army launches operation along Afghan border
Islamabad, Aug 16 (IANS) The Pakistan Army announced on Tuesday the launch of an operation along the Afghan border. An Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said the operation was launched “to reinforce troop deployment…
Troops reinforced on Afghan-Pakistan border
Islamabad, Aug 16 (IANS) The Pakistan Army on Tuesday announced the launch of an operation along the Afghan border to stop movement of terrorists from both sides in Rajgal Valley. The Dawn quoted the Inter…
Four killed in Kashmir clash
Srinagar, Aug 16 (IANS) Four persons were killed and seven others injured on Tuesday when a mob clashed with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, police said. Security forces opened fire to bring…
Home Ministry holds high-level security review meeting
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The Home Ministry on Tuesday held a high level security review meeting. The meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh was attended by top security officials including Home Secretary…
Kashmir unrest: 1 killed, 3 injured
Srinagar, Aug 16 (IANS) One person was killed and three others injured on Tuesday when a mob clashed with security forces in Beerwah tehsil of Budgam district in Jammu and Kashmir. Police said a mob…
US Army chief to visit S. Korea
Seoul, Aug 16 (IANS) Chief of the US Army is slated to visit South Korea this week, Seoul’s Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. General Mark Milley will make a three-day visit to South Korea from…
US transfers 15 Guantanamo inmates to UAE
Washington, Aug 16 (IANS) The US government announced that 15 inmates held at the Guantanamo Bay in Cuba have been transferred to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The transfer of the 15 detainees – 12…
Curfew, shutdown continues in Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 16 (IANS) Curfew and separatist shutdown continued in Kashmir on Tuesday for the 39th consecutive day as the toll in the ongoing unrest rose to 60. A 20-year-old youth identified as Yaseer Ahmed…
Curfew imposed in US city of Milwaukee after unrest
photo: Wisconsin police Washington, Aug 16 (IANS) A night curfew was imposed for teenagers in the US city of Milwaukee following two nights of violence over the fatal police shooting of a black man. The…
FBI to submit Clinton’s email probe notes to Congress
PHILADELPHIA, July 29, 2016 (Xinhua) — U.S. Democratic Nominee for President Hillary Clinton speaks on the last day of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the United States, July 28, 2016. Former U.S….
16 Boko Haram militants killed in Nigeria
Lagos, Aug 16 (IANS) At least 16 Boko Haram insurgents have been killed by the Nigerian troops in the country’s restive Borno state, officials said. Army spokesman Col. Sani Usman said on Monday that an…
Rajnath condoles death of CRPF officer in Srinagar
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday condoled the death of CRPF commandant Pramod Kumar, who died in a terrorist attack in Srinagar, saying “he served the nation till his…
One killed in fresh Kashmir violence
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IANS) A youth was killed when security forces opened fire at a protesting mob here on Monday evening, the state police said. A police officer told IANS that a group of men…