IM terrorist flies into Delhi, arrested
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A senior operative of the Indian Mujahideen, Abdul Wahid Siddibapa, was arrested after he flew in here in what was said to be “a carefully calibrated operation”. A court later…
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US envoy discusses security matters with Rajnath
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Richard Verma on Frida, called on Home Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss security matters concerning both countries. “The Ambassador of the United States to India Mr….
Second Indian Army team scales Mt. Everest
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Another Indian Army team scaled Mt. Everest on Friday, a day after the first team reached the summit, army officials said. Army chief General Dalbir Singh commended the spirit of…
Taliban not ready for talks, says Pakistan
Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) A top Pakistani foreign affairs adviser on Friday said the Afghan Taliban have not yet responded positively to efforts made by the four-nation group to revive talks with the Afghan government….
BSF nabs Pakistani trying to cross border in Jammu
Jammu, May 20 (IANS) A Pakistani man, who had been arrested and imprisoned for crossing into India illegally but had escaped after his release, was caught by the Border Security Force near the border in…
India asks China to stop work in Pakistani Kashmir
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India has asked China to stop all work in parts of Jammu and Kashmir occupied by Pakistan, the external affairs ministry said on Friday. Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir is an…
India clarifies on China’s position on NSG membership
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India on Friday clarified that a country need not be a signatory of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT) to become a member of the nuclear suppliers group (NSG). I think…
First Tejas squadron to fly before Diwali: Parrikar
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The first squadron of Tejas fighter jets will be flying before Diwali, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said, adding that the indigenous light combat aircraft (LCA) is as good as Rafale,…
13 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan
Kabul, May 20 (IANS) Thirteen Taliban fighters, including three key commanders, were killed in Marja district of Afghanistan’s Helmand province on Friday. “Security forces launched a major offensive against Taliban rebels in Marja district late…
Afghan peace impossible without reconciliation: Pakistan
Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) A top Pakistani foreign affairs advisor on Friday asserted that peace cannot be achieved in Afghanistan without the reconciliation process, media reported. Addressing the inaugural session of the fifth round of…
Don’t get involved in Nepal’s political activities: Britain tells citizens
Kathmandu, May 20 (IANS) Following the arrest of a Briton for participating in an anti-Constitution protest in Kathmandu, Britain has urged its citizens not to get involved in ongoing political activities in Nepal. “If you…
Pakistan minister’s statement corroborates our stand: India
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India on Friday said that the comments by a Pakistani provincial minister that legal action against militant organisations in his country was not possible because the state itself was involved…
India sends relief material to Sri Lanka
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India on Friday sent two naval ships with relief material to Sri Lanka where torrential rains and landslides have claimed at least 63 lives. INS Sutlej, a survey vessel, sailed…
Shutdown paralyses life in Manipur
Imphal May 20 (IANS) A 38-hour shutdown which began early on Friday, paralysed normal life across Manipur. The shutdown has been called by activists pressing for the presidential assent to three anti-migrant bills already passed…
San Francisco police chief quits amid racism row
Washington, May 20 (IANS) San Francisco’s police chief Greg Suhr has stepped down in response to the mayor demanding his resignation just hours after a police official fatally shot a black female suspect. The woman’s…
First Tejas squadron to fly before Diwali: Parrikar
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The first squadron of Tejas fighter jets will be flying before Diwali this year as a step towards taking the fighter formations the Indian Air Force (IAF) closer to the…
Indian Naval ships take relief material to Sri Lanka
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India on Friday sent two two Naval ships with relief material to the cyclone-hit Sri Lanka. INS Sutlej, a survey vessel, sailed for Colombo from Southern Naval Command in Kochi….
Another Nigerian school girl rescued from Boko Haram militants
Lagos, May 20 (IANS) The Nigerian Army on Thursday confirmed the rescue of another girl abducted by Boko Haram militants in the northeastern Borno state in April 2014. The Army Colonel’s spokesperson Usman Sani Kukasheka…
‘Public in flood prone areas must evacuate if rains continue’
Colombo, May 20 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday urged the public living in flood hit areas to evacuate if heavy rains continue. Making a special announcement in the Sri Lankan capital,…
Pakistan to urge UN to declare Indian Ocean ‘nuclear free zone’: Aziz
Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs adviser Sartaj Aziz informed Senate that the country is considering to move a resolution in the United Nations, urging it to declare the Indian Ocean a…