29 militants killed in Syria
Damascus, July 10 (IANS) At least 29 militants were killed in battles with the Syrian government forces near a key route in Syria’s Aleppo city, a Human Rights monitor group reported on Sunday. The Al-Qaeda-linked…
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Bangladesh bans Zakir Naik’s Peace TV
Dhaka, July 10 (IANS) The Bangladeshi government on Sunday decided to close down Peace TV, a Mumbai-based TV channel run by controversial Islamic Preacher Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation. “We’ve decided to stop airing the…
Four more die in Kashmir violence, death toll 19
Srinagar, July 10 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday appealed for calm as four more people died in continuing protests against the killing of a top guerrilla leader, taking the death toll to…
Bodies of five Dhaka cafe attackers remain unclaimed
Dhaka, July 10 (IANS) The bodies of five of the six Islamist assailants, who stormed an upscale Dhaka cafe on July 1 and left 22 people dead, were still at a mortuary here on Sunday…
Rajnath assures all support to Mehbooba
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday offered “all possible support” to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti following the death of 16 people in clashes with security forces. Rajnath…
India, Tanzania to combat terrorism, climate change together
Dar-es-Salaam, July 10 (IANS) India and Tanzania on Sunday agreed to work closely in combating the twin threats of terrorism and climate change. Being neighbours across the Indian Ocean, (Tanzanian) President (John Magufuli) and I…
Three Indonesians kidnapped in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, July 10 (IANS) At least three Indonesians have been kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf militants on Malayasia’s eastern coast of Sabah on Borneo island, officials said on Sunday. They were sailing in a raft…
No violence will create peace: Beyonce
Los Angeles, July 10 (IANS) Singer Beyonce Knowles has paid tribute to the five police officers killed in shooting incident in Dallas and said “no violence will create peace”. Five police officers were killed and…
Removing AFSPA’s shield will blunt army’s edge, say veterans
By Parmod Kumar and Garima Tyagi New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court verdict saying the army should not use excessive force in its counter insurgency operations has not gone down well with the…
Snoop Dogg, The Game lead march to LAPD headquarters
Los Angeles, July 10 (IANS) Protesting incidents of police brutality in various parts of the US, rappers Snoop Dogg and The Game led a peaceful march to the headquarters of Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)….
All clear to Dallas after security scar
Washington, July 10 (IANS) Hours after security levels were raised following an anonymous threat at the police headquarters in the north Texan city of Dallas, the police have given the all-clear, media reports said. Two…
Kashmir violence: Toll climbs to 16
Srinagar, July 10 (IANS) The death toll in violence in Kashmir Valley on Sunday rose to 16 after a youth was killed and four other persons succumbed to the injuries they sustained in Saturday’s clashes…
Kashmir violence: Toll reaches 11, curfew imposed
Srinagar, July 10 (IANS) Curfew was imposed in Kashmir Valley on Sunday to maintain the law and order situation after 11 protesters were killed in violent clashes with security forces on Saturday, officials said. Kashmir…
Amarnath Yatra remains suspended
Jammu, July 10 (IANS) The Amarnath Yatra remained suspended for the second day on Sunday as no pilgrim was allowed to move from Jammu to Kashmir Valley, officials said. “No yatri will be allowed to…
Obama pledges US long-term commitment to Europe security
Warsaw, July 10 (IANS) US President Barack Obama pledged the US long-term commitment to ensuring Europe’s security and defending allies, while participating in his last NATO Summit before stepping down next January. During his solo…
NATO to hold next summit in Brussels
Warsaw, July 10 (IANS) NATO will hold the next summit meeting in Brussels, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Saturday at a press conference at Warsaw summit. He said the next summit meeting will…
Safety of tourists will be ensured, says Bangladesh official
Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) Following the recent terror attacks in the neighbouring country, the Bangladesh government has assured that safety of potential Indian travellers will be ensured, a top official said on Saturday. “The safety…
Valley violence curbs Amarnath pilgrims movement, but ‘darshan’ on at shrine
Jammu/Srinagar, July 9 (IANS) The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Saturday and no pilgrim was allowed to move from Jammu city following the unrest in the Kashmir Valley over the killing of top Hizbul Mujahideen…
Syrian army extends truce for another 72 hours
Damascus, July 9 (IANS) The general command of the Syrian army announced on Saturday an extension of a recently declared truce for another 72 hours, state news agency SANA reported. The nationwide ceasefire was initially…
Ten killed, nearly 200 injured in Kashmir protests over Wani’s death
Srinagar, July 9 (IANS) Ten people were killed and nearly 200, including 96 security personnel, injured in violent clashes between mobs protesting the death of top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani and security forces…