15 killed in Pakistan blast
Islamabad, March 16 (IANS) At least 15 people were killed and 25 others injured in a bomb blast in a bus in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday morning, a media report said. The blast…
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22 killed in Ecuador military plane crash
Quito, March 16 (IANS) A military aircraft crashed in the Ecuadorian province of Pastaza, killing all 22 people on board, officials said. The accident occurred on Tuesday when the soldiers were to conduct a parachuting…
22 dead in Ecuador military plane crash
Quito, March 16 (IANS) A military aircraft crashed in the Ecuadorian province of Pastaza, killing all 22 soldiers on board, military sources said. Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa confirmed the crash on his official Twitter account…
13 terrorists to die, confirms Pakistani army chief
Islamabad, March 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s army chief General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday confirmed the death sentence for another 13 “hardcore terrorists” who were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism. The convicts, who belonged to…
Ankara bomber identified as Kurdish militant
Ankara, March 15 (IANS) The suicide bomber who carried out the deadly attack in Ankara on Sunday was identified as a member of the outlawed Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK), Turkey’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday….
Relocate IAF station for restricting villagers: Meghalaya legislator
Shillong, March 15 (IANS) A Meghalaya legislator on Tuesday demanded relocation of the Indian Air Force station from Shillong Peak following restrictions imposed on villagers residing adjacent to the station. Defence authorities imposed restrictions on…
12 spies arrested in Rajasthan since 2013
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Twelve spies were arrested in Rajasthan since 2013, parliament was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary told the Lok Sabha that five arrests took place…
65 killed in Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen
Sanaa, March 15 (Xinhua) At least 65 civilians were killed on Tuesday in airstrikes carried out by Saudi-led coalition aircrafts that hit a crowded market in north of Sanaa. “So far, the death toll mounted…
EC concerned over high pendency of non-bailable warrants in Bengal
Kolkata, March 15 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi on Tuesday expressed concern over the “high pendency” of non-bailable warrants (NBW) in West Bengal and said the poll panel has issued strict directions to officials…
Palestine to cooperate with France on holding peace conference
Ramallah, March 15 (IANS) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday announced that the Palestinians were ready to cooperate with France on holding an international conference for achieving peace in the Middle East. Abbas’s reiteration was…
India bars Pakistani diplomats from visiting Kolkata
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Indian government barred five Pakistani diplomats and two of their family members from travelling to Kolkata to watch the upcoming World T20 match between the two neighbouring countries on…
Malaysia deports Australian reporters over security breach
Kuala Lumpur, March 15 (IANS) Two Australian reporters who crossed the security line at an event to interview the Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak were deported, police said on Tuesday. Eroglu Levent and Linton Joshua…
Russia’s withdrawal from Syria positive signal: China
Beijing, March 15 (IANS) Russia’s withdrawal of military forces from Syria will help keep parties on the table to find a solution to the Syrian issue through negotiations, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. “China…
Indian, Chinese armies hold border meet
Itanagar, March 15 (IANS) The Indian and Chinese armies on Tuesday held a goodwill border meeting in Damai in the South Eastern province of China bordering Arunachal Pradesh. The Indian delegation at the Chinese border…
NATO reiterates support to Afghanistan
Kabul, March 15 (IANS) Visiting NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday reiterated the military alliance’s support to Afghanistan. Addressing a press conference jointly with Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, Stoltenberg said that NATO would…
Nagaland government continues to facilitate peace process: Governor
Kohima, March 15 (IANS) The Nagaland government will continue to take active part in facilitating the peace process among the various stakeholders, Governor P.B. Acharya said on Tuesday. Addressing members of the legislative assembly on…
Pakistani diplomats denied Kolkata visit for World T20
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) India has denied seven Pakistani diplomats permission to visit Kolkata for the high-voltage World T20 encounter between India and Pakistan on March 19 due to security reasons. Terming the development…
Government seeking to modernise police forces
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said it was providing funds to states to modernise police forces to reduce their dependence on the army and paramilitary forces. The home ministry provides the…
Al-Shabaab captures key town in Somalia
Mogadishu, March 15 (IANS) Al-Shabaab militants have captured Garacad town in Somalia and raised their flag in the city centre, officials said on Tuesday. The mayor of the town said the coastal town was seized…
Greek borders closed, will not reopen: Premier
Athens, March 15 (IANS) Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called on refugees on Tuesday to allow the Athens government to move them from Idomeni camp to reception centres, stressing that the borders are “closed” and…