Tehran, July 4 (IANS) The Islamic State terror group was behind a foiled bombing plot against the Iranian capital Tehran, the media reported on Monday. The plotters, who received $667,500 from the IS, got their…
Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) A separatist guerrilla was shot dead so far in an ongoing gunfight between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday, police said. “Security forces launched a…
Kabul, July 4 (IANS) At least 24 Taliban militants, including 11 suicide bombers, were killed on Monday when a suicide vest accidentally went off in Zabul province of Afghanistan, police said. “A group of Taliban…
Islamabad, July 4 (IANS) Islamabad on Monday rejected Indian media reports alleging Pakistan’s involvement in the brutal Dhaka cafe terrorist attack Friday night that left 20 persons, mostly foreigners — including an Indian girl, killed….
Sydney, July 4 (IANS) A US bound flight on Monday made an emergency landing at Sydney’s International Airport after striking a bird shortly after take-off. United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for Los Angeles departed…
Dhaka, July 4 (IANS) After terrorists slaughtered 22 people, including 18 foreigners, in Dhaka, questions are being raised about the efficacy of the mechanisms in Bangladesh to rein in militant threats. Owing to the government’s…
Dhaka, July 4 (IANS) The family of one of the six Bangladeshi terrorists killed in the July 1 night Dhaka cafe attack is being quizzed while two suspects are in custody, officials said. Families across…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said he supports better representation of women in armed forces but their assumption of combat roles should be a gradual process. “I am totally…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Women entrepreneurs and corporate houses can play a greater role in India’s defence production, the Ficci Ladies Organisation (FLO) said here on Monday. FLO welcomes recent steps taken by the…
Kolkata, July 4 (IANS) In wake of the deadly terror attack in Dhaka, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday called for all parties to play a constructive role in tackling terrorism and assured…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Industry chamber Assocham said on Monday that it has offered to set up a national data bank from the billions of e-transactions for use for India’s strategic needs, as well…
Istanbul, July 4 (IANS) Turkish police detained overnight one Russian and one Kyrgyz national with suspected links to the Islamic State (IS) terror group in relation with the attack on Istanbul Ataturk Airport, the media…
Agartala/Silchar, July 4 (IANS) The governors of Assam and Tripura have told the Border Security Force (BSF) to tighten their vigil on the border with Bangladesh following the terror attack on Dhaka. Assam Governor P.B….
Dubai, July 4 (IANS/WAM) The UAE has made a significant commitment to supporting stability and law in Yemen by extending military support to the Saudi-led coalition against the Al Houthi insurgency and in fighting Al…
Dubai, July 4 (IANS/WAM) The UAE has made a significant commitment to supporting stability and law in Yemen by extending military support to the Saudi-led coalition against the Al Houthi insurgency and in fighting Al…
Dhaka, July 4 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday paid tribute to the 20 hostages, most of them foreigners, and the two policemen who were killed in the almost 12-hour terror siege on…
Beijing, July 4 (IANS) Chinese internet regulators have banned online media from publishing unverified news reports and content from social media, the authorities said. Every news item taken from social media must be verified before…
Beijing, July 4 (IANS) Beijing has banned access to waters near the Paracel islands in the South China Sea, which are controlled by China but also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan, between July 5-11 to…
Kolkata, July 4 (IANS) A 52-year-old man was arrested for making a hoax call claiming a bomb was planted in the West Bengal secretariat Nabanna that also houses the office of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee,…
London, July 4 (IANS) Facebook has rejected allegations by Israel’s public security minister that the social media giant bears responsibility for acts of terror in the country and accused of not cooperating with Israeli police….