Category: Security

Kuwait asks US for $2 bn in tank upgrades

Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) The US-based Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has said that Kuwait is seeking to make $1.7…

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US will take action against Russia: Obama

Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has warned that his government "will take action" against Russia for cyber…

9 years ago

UN invited to monitor, assist evacuation in eastern Aleppo

United Nations, Dec 16 (IANS) The United Nations on Friday acknowledged that the world body has been invited to monitor…

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Aleppo’s liberation writes new chapter of history: Assad

Damascus, Dec 16 (IANS) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Thursday that the liberation of the northern city of Aleppo…

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Rebels’ evacuation from Aleppo to continue during night: state TV

Damascus, Dec 16 (IANS) The evacuation of the rebels from the northern city of Aleppo will continue through the night,…

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Can’t grow beard in armed forces on religious ground: SC

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea by an IAF personnel seeking to grow…

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Congress condemns move to withdraw Tarun Gogoi’s NSG cover

Guwahati, Dec 15 (IANS) The opposition Congress in Assam has condemned the move to withdraw National Security Guards (NSG) security…

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Northern command chief briefs J&K Governor on security situation

Jammu, Dec 15 (IANS) Indian Army's Northern Command chief, Lt. Gen. Devraj Anbu on Thursday briefed Jammu and Kashmir Governor…

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Russia thwarts terror plots in Moscow

Moscow, Dec 15 (IANS) Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) on Thursday said it detained a group of people suspected of…

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China calls deployment of defensive facilities on islands legitimate

Beijing, Dec 15 (IANS) China on Thursday said its deployment of defensive facilities on some islands in the South China…

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Activists gather in Ukraine to protest Russia’s Syria strategy

Kiev, Dec 15 (IANS) Activists gathered at the Russian embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Thursday to protest Moscow's…

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Turkish bombing kills 20 IS militants in Syria

Istanbul, Dec 15 (IANS) At least 20 militants from the Islamic State terror group were killed in a Turkish air…

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HAL floats radar tender for its Light Combat Aircraft

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has floated a limited tender for the purchase of AESA (active…

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China installs weapons on disputed islands: US think tank

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) China has installed weapon systems on all seven artificial islands it has built in the South…

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Three Manipur policemen killed in ambushes

Imphal, Dec 15 (IANS) Three Manipur Police personnel were killed and nine seriously injured in two separate ambushes on Thursday,…

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Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was on Thursday adjourned for the day amid sloganeering and counter-sloganeering by…

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Can’t grow beard on religious ground in armed forces: SC

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea by two IAF personnel seeking to grow…

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Change in timing for Change of Guards ceremony

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday said the timing of the 'Change of Guard' ceremony to be…

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We are ready to discuss Agusta Westland deal: Kharge

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said his party was ready to discuss the Agusta…

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Keeping people off web unacceptable challenge to free speech

Kolkata, Dec 15 (IANS) Keeping people off the web would create "unacceptable" challenges to freedom of speech and commerce, a…

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