China, US discuss cyberspace
Washington, May 12 (IANS) China and the US held a meeting to discuss international norms of state behaviour in cyberspace and other security issues. The meeting on Wednesday was the first discussion of Senior Experts…
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Thailand mulls buying more Swedish jet fighters
Bangkok, May 12 (IANS) Thailand might buying four more Swedish jet fighters to add to a current squadron of 12 of the same type, Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Juntong said on Thursday. rajin, a former…
US to launch missile shield base in Romania
Washington, May 12 (IANS) The US is to launch a new ground-based missile defence system in Romania on Thursday amid increased tensions with Russia. The system, to be operated by NATO, is finally getting launched…
New NATO division becomes partly functional in Romania
Bucharest, May 12 (IANS) The NATO Multinational Division Southeast (MND-SE) became partly functional here on Wednesday, announced the headquarters of the division. “I am honoured to be here to mark the significant progress made toward…
CNN-NEWS18 claims to have tracked down Dawood Ibrahim
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Indian news channel CNN-NEWS18 on Wednesday claimed that it has tracked down India’s most wanted fugitive Dawood Ibrahim at his Pakistan-based location. CNN-NEWS18 has secured clinching video evidence of Dawood…
Agusta: Never met Sonia, Manmohan; Khaitan brain behind deal, says Michel
(A File Photo) India has terminated the Rs. 3,600 crore deal for VIP choppers with AgustaWestland after bribery allegations tainted the deal, on Jan.1, 2014. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Christian Michel, one…
After two years, Mt Everest sees first climbers on Wednesday
Kathmandu, May 11 (IANS) After a two-year hiatus in the wake of deadly avalanches and last year’s earthquake, the world’s highest peak Mt Everest saw the first ascent on Wednesday as nine Nepali Sherpas made…
NDFB camp busted, one hardcore cadre killed
Guwahati, May 11 (IANS) In a joint operation, the army and the Assam Police busted a camp of the hardline faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in the wee hours of Wednesday…
HC notice to Centre, Delhi police helpline service
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre and the Delhi Police while taking cognisance of a letter by one of its judges about the “poor” response…
Naval chief dodges questions on Agusta probe
(A File Photo) India has terminated the Rs. 3,600 crore deal for VIP choppers with AgustaWestland after bribery allegations tainted the deal, on Jan.1, 2014. (Photo: IANS) Panaji, May 11 (IANS) Admiral R.K. Dhowan on…
Soldier killed in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, May 11 (IANS) Separatist guerrillas shot dead a soldier on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said. Lance Naik Om Vir Singh of Rashtriya Rifles died during an anti-militancy operation at the…
Naval aviation on threshold of transformation: Navy chief
Visakhapatnam: The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R.K. Dhowan addresses a press conference in Visakhapatnam on Feb 6, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Panaji, May 11 (IANS) Naval aviation is on the “threshold of transformation”, Indian Navy…
Egypt temporarily opens Rafah border crossing into Gaza
Cairo, May 11 (IANS) Egyptian authorities on Wednesday opened the Rafah border crossing into the Gaza Strip for two days. A source in Gaza’s Borders and Crossings Commission said that Egyptian authorities requested that priority…
Fresh New Zealand troops leave to train Iraqi forces
Wellington, May 11 (IANS) The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) on Wednesday said a fresh batch of troops to help train Iraqi soldiers has left for the war-torn country. Major General Tim Gall, Commander Joint…
China, EU conduct first joint disaster management drills
Beijing, May 11 (IANS) Experts and civil protection authorities of China and the European Union (EU) on Wednesday began their first joint disaster management drills in Shanghai. The drills are part of a five-year bilateral…
Rajya Sabha member complains of ‘rude’ behaviour of SPG
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Rajya Sabha member T. Subbarami Reddy on Wednesday said the SPG has been “behaving rudely” with MPs and sought action from the government on the issue. Reddy also said he…
Soldier killed in Kupwara operation
Srinagar, May 11 (IANS) A soldier was killed on Wednesday during an ongoing security operation against militants in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. A senior police official told IANS, “Lance naik Om Vir Singh of 21…
Sea Harriers de-inducted, MiG29K inducted in Indian Navy
Panaji, May 11 (IANS) The Indian Navy de-inducted it’s iconic fighter plane, the Sea Harrier FRS, and inducted the new MiG29K fighter planes at a formal ceremony at its naval station in Goa on Wednesday….
Russian S-300 anti-missiles finally deployed in Iran
Tehran, May 11 (IANS) Iran has deployed Russian-supplied S-300 air defense systems at one of its military bases, the countrys defence minister announced. This apparently finalizes an almost decade-long saga surrounding the controversial shipment. The…
Bangladeshi Islamist leader Motiur Rahman Nizami executed
Dhaka, May 11 (IANS) Bangladesh late Tuesday executed a top Islamist leader for crimes committed during the war of independence from Pakistan in 1971, the law minister said. Motiur Rahman Nizami, 72, was hanged after…