Rafale deal may be closed soon: Parrikar
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Rafale deal with France is in advanced stage and the government intends to close it quite soon, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Thursday. Asked if a final agreement…
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Three militants killed in Kashmir gunfight
Srinagar, April 21 (IANS) Security forces on Thursday killed three militants in a gun battle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district which officials said was still raging. The killings were reported in Patushai village, a…
Pakistan Rangers resort to firing in Jammu district
Jammu, April 21 (IANS) Pakistan Rangers on Thursday resorted to unprovoked firing at a border security force (BSF) outpost on the international border in Jammu region’s Samba district. This is the second ceasefire violation by…
Two militants killed in Kashmir gunfight
Srinagar, April 21 (IANS) Two militants were killed on Thursday in a gunfight with security forces in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. “Two militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Patushai village…
BJP says Rafale deal finalised at $8.8 bn
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Even as the government has chosen to remain tight-lipped on the price bargain related to the purchase of Rafale fighter jets from France, the BJP on Wednesday announced on its…
Pakistan’s wanted criminal gang surrenders
Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) The Pakistan Army said on Wednesday that a criminal gang that was involved in crimes in parts of Punjab province had surrendered to the security forces. Hundreds of army troops had…
Taliban faction kills seven cops gaurding polio team in Pakistan
Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) A Pakistani Taliban group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the killing of seven policemen who were guarding polio vaccination teams in the country’ s commercial hub of Karachi. The attacks highlighted…
3 naval men injured in oxygen cylinder blast aboard ship
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Three naval sailors were injured, including one who lost a leg, when a bailout bottle exploded aboard diving support ship INS Nireekshak, a navy official said here on Wednesday. The mishap…
Navy to grant permanent commission to women officers
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Indian Navy on Wednesday announced grant of permanent commission to women officers on completion of seven years in service, adding that seven of its women officers who joined in…
NATO, Russian officials meet first time in 2 Years
Washington, April 20 (IANS) The NATO-Russia Council has convened for the first time since 2014, with recent tensions between Russia and the US high on the agenda. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday’s meeting was…
BJP says Rafale deal finalised at $8.8 bn
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Even as the government has chosen to remain tight-lipped on the price bargain related to purchase of Rafale fighter jets from France, the BJP on Wednesday announced on its official…
Bomb scare delays Ahmedabad-Mumbai flight
Ahmedabad, April 20 (IANS) A Jet Airways flight to Mumbai was thoroughly searched here on Wednesday following a bomb threat which authorities later declared to be a hoax. The passengers were evacuated and the plane…
‘Chhotoo gang’ surrenders in Pakistan, hostages freed
Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) The much hyped “Chotoo gang” in Pakistan’s Punjab province has surrendered and its members have been taken into custody, police sources said on Wednesday. Twenty-four policemen taken hostage by the gang…
Death toll in Kabul attack rises to 64
Kabul, April 20 (IANS) The death toll in the deadly suicide bombing in the Afghan capital has risen to 64 with 347 others injured, the interior ministry said on Wednesday. The dead in the Tuesday…
Japan to publish daily data on nuclear plants after quakes
Tokyo, April 20 (IANS) Japan’s nuclear regulator disseminates detailed updates on the state of nuclear power plants located in the southwest of the country, an area hit by two strong earthquakes recently, after facing criticism…
Transfer of 58 acres of Farakka Barrage Project land to BSF okayed
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The union cabinet on Wednesday approved transfer of 58.81 acres of surplus land of Farakka Barrage Project at Farakka to the BSF for the establishment of its 4-Battalion headquarters. “The…
France to extend state of emergency until July
Paris, April 20 (IANS) France seeks to extend the state of emergency that has been in place since the Paris attacks to cover the period of the Euro 2016 football championship and the Tour de…
Naval commanders’ meet to discuss security, infrastructure
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Security scenario in the Indian Ocean Region, infrastructure upgrades with special focus on aviation, and inductions on the lines of Make in India will be in the focus as top…
Four policemen guarding polio team killed in Pakistan
Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) At least four police men were killed and three injured in two separate attacks when unidentified gunmen opened fire on them in Karachi port city, Pakistan media reported. The police personnel…
Navy to grant permanent commission to women
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Indian Navy on Wednesday announced that women completing seven years in the service will get permanent commission. Navy is the last of the three armed forces in the country…