Russia to give ‘strongest’ air support to Syrian army
Moscow, June 6 (IANS) Russia on Monday reiterated its support to Syria and said that it will provide “the most active” air support for Syrian ground troops in and around the city of Aleppo to…
Security
New Indian navy deputy chief takes over
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar on Monday assumed charge as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff . An alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, Pune, he was commissioned into the…
Rajnath reviews coastal security
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday reviewed coastal security and other issues during a meeting with officials of various government agencies. The minister said that issues relating to coastal…
France braced for unprecedented security measures at Euro 2016
Paris, June 6 (IANS) France will ensure an unprecedented strict security regime at the Euro 2016, Sports Minister Patrick Kanner said on Monday. “The sporting event has never before been so much protected. A hundred…
India secures Switzerland’s support for NSG membership
Geneva: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Swiss Confederation Johann Schneider-Ammann during a Joint Press Statement, in Geneva, Switzerland on June 6, 2016. (Photo: IANS/PIB) Geneva, June 6 (IANS) In a strong boost…
Indian, South Korean coast guards to jointly hold naval exercise
Chennai, June 6 (IANS) The coast guards of India and South Korea will hold a joint exercise ‘Sshyog-Hyeoblyeog-2016’ in Bay of Bengal off Chennai from June 8 to 11, said an official statement on Monday….
Mehbooba blames opposition, media for trying to put Kashmir ‘on fire’
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti addresses at Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in Srinagar on May 28, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Srinagar, June 6 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on…
Iraqi forces discover 400 bodies in mass grave near Fallujah
Srinagar: Protesters holding an IS flag during the shutdown called by separatists against the use of tear smoke shells on namazis inside the Jamia Masjid by police in Srinagar on June 27, 2015. (Photo: IANS)…
hold — vt — Modi thanks Switzerland for supporting India’s NSG membership
Geneva, June 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra India on Monday thanked Switzerland for its understanding and support for India’s membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) following delegation level talks with Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann….
Will not allow any consular access for Jadhav, says Pakistan
Islamabad, June 6 (IANS) Pakistan on Monday officially turned down India’s request for consular access to alleged RAW agent Kulbushan Jadhav now under its arrest, a media report said. “Jadhav will not be granted consular…
5 Jordanian intelligence agents killed
Amman, June 6 (IANS) Five people working for a Jordanian intelligence agency were killed in an attack in a Palestinian refugee camp near Amman. The intelligence agency office in the Baqa’a camp was the target…
Mass grave found near Fallujah in Iraq
Baghdad, June 6 (IANS) Iraqi security forces have found a mass grave containing over 400 bodies near the Islamic State (IS)-controlled city of Fallujah, a security official said. The official told EFE news on Monday…
Four troopers, 3 policemen hurt in Kashmir explosion
Srinagar, June 6 (IANS) Four paramilitary troopers and three policemen were injured on Monday in an explosion in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. The explosion occurred in Pulwama town inside a vehicle…
Majority of Israelis fear visiting Jerusalem
Jerusalem, June 6 (IANS) A majority of Israelis has refrained from visiting Jerusalem in the past year due to security concerns, said a poll. According to the Smith Research Centre poll released on Sunday, 57…
Four injured in BRO camp explosion in Kashmir
Srinagar, June 6 (IANS) Four persons were injured on Monday in an explosion inside a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp near Sonamarg hill station in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. A senior police officer…
American journalist, translator killed in Afghanistan
Kabul, June 6 (IANS) An American photojournalist and his Afghan translator were killed in an attack in Helmand province of Afghanistan. They were travelling with an Afghan army unit that came under fire in on…
US Navy slaps drinking ban on sailors in Japan
Tokyo, June 6 (IANS) The US Navy on Monday banned its sailors stationed in Japan from drinking in response to the arrest of an American sailor in Okinawa on a suspected DUI charge. According to…
One soldier dies in Sri Lankan army camp fire
Colombo, June 6 (IANS) A soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries when a fire raged in an army camp just outside Colombo, the media reported on Monday. Army spokesman Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera said…
Operation Bluestar anniversary: prayers offered at Golden Temple
Amritsar, June 6 (IANS) Prayers were offered at the Golden Temple complex on Monday morning as the 32nd anniversary of Indian Army’s ‘Operation Bluestar’ passed off peacefully. Except for a few pro-Khalistan and anti-government slogans…
Independent India’s wars: A full but not fully fair account
By Vikas Datta Title: India’s Wars: A Military History, 1947-1971; Author: Arjun Subramaniam; Publisher: HarperCollins; Pages: 576; Price: Rs.799 There is no doubt that military history is an key component of history, and can only…