SC notice to Centre on army doctors’ plea on retirement age
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a plea by a group of army doctors who want their retirement age to be increased to 65 years….
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Enhanced intel sharing between BSF, BGB to counter terrorism
Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) In the wake of the recent terror attacks in Bangladesh, the border guards of India and Bangladesh have agreed enhancing real time intelligence sharing and border management cooperation to combat terrorism,…
Sought help from US for satellite information on missing AN-32: Parrikar
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday told parliament that India has sought help from US to check if their satellites captured any signals from the missing AN-32 aircraft, while noting…
People defy curfew as protests erupt in Kashmir
By Sarwar Kashani Srinagar, July 29 (IANS) Fresh protests, some violent, erupted across the Kashmir Valley on Friday as people defied a curfew re-imposed to prevent a separatist-called protest march to Jamia Masjid – the…
36 IS militants killed in Kabul
Kabul, July 29 (IANS) At least 36 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in the past 24 hours in a military operation by the Afghan National Army here following an attack on July 23 in…
Releasing church attacker was a mistake, says French PM
Paris, July 29 (IANS) French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Friday acknowledged that the previous release of Adel Kermiche, one of the two perpetrators of the attack on a Normandy church, was a mistake. Valls…
After fires, government plans to upgrade ordnance depot storage
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Following recent incidents of ordnance depot fires, the government is planning to upgrade the storage facilities as well as considering underground storage of the ammunition to reduce the risk, Defence…
Bomb defused in Jammu
Jammu, July 29 (IANS) A tragedy was averted on Friday when a bomb found in Bari Brahmana area of Jammu was defused. Police said the bomb was found in Bari Brahmana canal near SIDCO (State…
24 civilians killed by IS in Syria
Damascus, July 29 (IANS) At least 24 civilians were killed on Friday by Islamic State (IS) militant group in Syria, the country’s Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported. The IS fighters stormed the village of…
On Kashmir highway, an unfinished journey at dead of night
By Sarwar Kashani Srinagar, July 29 (IANS) It was not a secret journey to be made in the dead of the night. It was rather a compulsion because chances of getting caught in Kashmir’s continuing…
35 civilians killed in US air strikes in Syria
Damascus, July 29 (IANS) At least 35 civilians were killed in US-led air strikes near a town controlled by Islamic State (IS) militant group in Syria, the media reported on Friday. The strikes, which targeted…
Britain puts off decision on first n-plant in 20 years
London, July 29 (IANS) Plans to build the first new British nuclear plant in 20 years have suffered an unexpected delay after the government on Friday postponed a final decision. French firm EDF, which is…
Vietnam, China hold joint anti-terror exercise
Hanoi, July 29 (IANS) China and Vietnam have held a joint anti-terror exercise, a media report said on Friday. The Thien Thanh 2016 drill, with representatives from Vietnam’s Ministry of Defence, Command of Border Guard,…
China detains Japanese for ‘spying’
Beijing, July 29 (IANS) China has reportedly detained a Japanese official from an exchange group for his alleged involvement in spying activities, but the Tokyo-based group denies any links with the man. Japanese public broadcaster…
Curfew, restrictions imposed to prevent protests in Kashmir
Srinagar, July 29 (IANS) Authorities on Friday imposed curfew and restrictions in the Kashmir Valley to prevent separatist called protests in Srinagar. “Curfew and restrictions have been imposed in many parts of the Valley including…
India, Bangladesh resolve to fight terrorism together
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India and Bangladesh on Thursday agreed on the need to operationalise the agreements on combating terrorism, organized crime and illicit drug trafficking. Uinon Home Minister Rajnath Singh assured Bangladesh of…
Italy at risk of a terrorist attack, says spy chief
Rome, July 28 (IANS/AKI) Italy remains at risk of a terrorist attack although there are at present no specific threats, the head of the country’s domestic intelligence services told lawmakers on Thursday. “There is no…
No concrete evidence on missing AN-32 so far: Parrikar
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) No concrete evidence on the missing AN-32 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has emerged so far after a week of search, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said in Parliament…
India to talk with Pakistan in terror-free atmosphere
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India is ready to discuss all outstanding issues with Pakistan but in an atmosphere free of terrorism, the External Affairs Ministry said on Thursday. âWe want a peaceful, cooperative relationship…
No incursion by Chinese troops in Uttarakhand, it was transgression: Parrikar
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The government on Thursday denied any incursion by Chinese troops in Barahoti area of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, saying it was just a transgression. “There was no incursion as reported…