Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) The Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) will launch its second destroyer ship under the Project 15B – Vishakhapatnam Class ships, ahead of schedule, on Saturday, an official said here. Named ‘Mormugao’,…
Madrid, Sep 14 (IANS) A Moroccan national has been arrested for “intense activity in online distribution of jihadist ideology” related to the Islamic State (IS), the Spanish Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. The arrest of…
United Nations, Sep 14 (IANS) Amid continuing unrest in Kashmir, the UN Human Rights chief has said it is crucial that an independent, impartial and international mission be given free access to Indian as well…
Pyongyang, Sep 14 (IANS) A day after two US B-1 bombers flew over South Korea in a show of force following North Korea’s nuclear test, Pyongyang on Wednesday dismissed it as “bluffing” and “blustering” by…
Tokyo, Sep 14 (IANS) Japan, in separate resolutions adopted by two of its parliamentary committees, on Wednesday condemned North Korea for conducting its fifth nuclear test. According to a resolution adopted by the House of…
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Defence Ministry has asked for a CBI probe in the deal for Embraer aircraft following reports of alleged kickbacks having been paid, sources said on Wednesday. In 2008, Embraer…
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) China’s latest statement about a two-step approach in connection with India’s membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is nothing new, according to a source here. “China’s two-step approach to…
Washington, Sep 14 (IANS) US soldier Chelsea Manning, the WikiLeaks source serving prison sentence for espionage, has ended a hunger strike after the army said she would be allowed to receive gender transition surgery, the…
Washington, Sep 14 (IANS) A US sailor gave birth to a girl aboard an aircraft carrier currently involved in military operations against ISIS in the Persian Gulf, the navy confirmed on Wednesday. A navy spokesman…
By Arul Louis United Nations, Sep 14 (IANS) Expressing his commitment to Security Council reform, new General Assembly President Peter Thomson has called on the international community to move forward together in bringing about the…
Bengaluru, Sep 14 (IANS) Two days after violence shook Bengaluru in protest against Karnataka releasing more Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu, the country’s tech hub was back to normal on Wednesday. “The city is…
Srinagar, Sep 14 (IANS) Authorities imposed heavy deployment of security forces here and other parts of Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as it remains shut for the 68th consecutive day. “Sufficient deployment of security forces have…
By Vikas Datta Title: Spitfire Singh; Author: Mike Edwards; Publisher: Bloomsbury India; Pages: 334; Price: Rs 499 Joining the Indian Air Force in 1939 as a Pilot Officer, Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh…
Washington, Sep 14 (IANS) The Obama administration is upping aid to Israel as part of the largest pledge of military assistance in US history. Israel is set to get about $38 billion over 10 years,…
Geneva, Sep 14 (IANS) There is no doubt that there has been “significant drop in violence” in Syria in the first day of a nation-wide ceasefire, UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said…
Ambala, Sep 14 (IANS) A Jaguar fighter jet caught fire minutes before take off at Ambala airfield on Tuesday but the pilot escaped safely, Indian Air Force officials said. According to sources, the pilot noticed…
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Sep 13 (IANS) China on Tuesday said it would be “disgraceful” if Japan sold search and rescue aircraft to India at a lower cost to build pressure on Beijing over the…
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) In what can be a sign of China relenting on India’s bid for membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a Chinese delegation visited New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed…
Srinagar, Sep 13 (IANS) Three people died and many were injured as clashes between protesters and security forces in parts of the troubled Kashmir Valley marred an Eid-al-Adha celebrated under curfew for the first time…
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Richard R. Verma on Tuesday said that by 2030, India will lead the world in key categories, including by becoming the third largest economy. “The great…