Category: Defence

Army chief visits UP capital Lucknow, reviews preparedness

Lucknow, May 27 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Saturday visited the Central Command here and took stock…

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New test facility for Indian drones, other weapons in Karnataka

Bengaluru, May 27 (IANS) India is getting a new high-tech facility to test its drones, air-to-ground weapons and other equipment…

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Philippines government cancels peace talks with rebels

Manila, May 27 (IANS) The Philippines government on Saturday announced that it will not participate in the fifth round of…

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S. Korean fishing vessel safe after hijack fears

Nairobi, May 27 (IANS) A South Korean fishing vessel and all crew members on board were found to be safe…

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Sabzar Bhat, Burhan’s close aide, was top on the wanted list

Srinagar, May 27 (IANS) Sabzar Ahmad Bhat, the Hizbul Mujahideen commander killed in a gunfight with security forces on Saturday…

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Hurriyat calls for two-day shutdown in Kashmir

Srinagar, May 27 (IANS) The Hurriyat Conference on Saturday called for a two-day valley wide shutdown following the killing of…

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G7 leaders search for consensus on Russia sanctions, protectionism

Taormina (Italy), May 27 (IANS) A consensus on sanctions against Russia and a rejection of protectionist economic policies were the…

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Man targets women with hate comments, kills 2 on US train

Washington, May 27 (IANS) Two men were stabbed to death on a commuter train in the US city of Portland…

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Wani’s aide killed in Kashmir, one dead as protests break out

Srinagar, May 27 (IANS) Top Hizbul commander Sabzar Ahmad Bhat alias Abu Zarar, a close aide of militant 'poster boy'…

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IS claims responsibility for Egypt bus attack

Cairo, May 27 (IANS) The Islamic State militant group on Saturday claimed responsibility for an attack on a bus carrying…

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Britain’s terror threat level reduced from ‘critical’ to ‘severe’

London, May 27 (IANS) Britain's terrorism threat level has been reduced from "critical" to "severe", Prime Minister Theresa May said…

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1,530 migrants, refugees died crossing Mediterranean in 2017: UN

United Nations, May 27 (IANS) At least 1,530 migrants and refugees died crossing the Mediterranean in 2017, the UN Migration…

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Pakistan allocates Rs 180 billion for CPEC in budget

Islamabad, May 27 (IANS) Pakistan has allocated 180 billion rupees ($1.71 billion) for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and its…

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2 more arrested in Manchester attack probe

London, May 27 (IANS) British police made two more arrests on Saturday in connection with the Manchester concert bombing that…

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India, Mauritius sign maritime security agreement

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) India and Mauritius on Saturday signed an agreement for maritime security as New Delhi extended…

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18 killed in Afghan car bombing

Kabul, May 27 (IANS) At least 18 persons were killed when a suicide car bombing struck a crowded area in…

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India extends $500-mn credit line to Mauritius

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) A $500-million line of credit (LoC) from India to Mauritius is among four agreements signed…

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Iraqi forces push into three neighbourhoods in western Mosul

Baghdad, May 27 (IANS) Iraqi forces fighting the Islamic State militant group on Saturday launched a new push into three…

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UN to check human rights record for Sri Lankan peacekeepers

By Arul Louis United Nations, May 27 (IANS) The UN will require Sri Lankan troops to undergo "enhanced screening" for…

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Two militants including Hizbul commander killed in Kashmir gunfight

Srinagar, May 27 (IANS) Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Sabzar Bhat who succeeded slain militant, leader Burhan Wani, was killed on Saturday…

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