Turkish pilots who downed Russian jet in custody for coup bid
Ankara, July 19 (IANS) At least two Turkish pilots involved in the downing of a Russian jet in November last year are in custody over the July 15 coup attempt, an official has said. “Two…
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Video of four more suspects linked to Dhaka cafe attack released
Dhaka, July 19 (IANS) Bangladesh authorities have released a video identifying four persons suspected of being involved in a cafe attack here early this month that left 22 people dead. The video, released by Bangladesh’s…
Bihar announces Rs 25 lakh for each of 10 CRPF personnel killed
Patna, July 19 (IANS) The Bihar government has announced a compensation package for the CRPF personnel who were killed the previous day in a landmine blast by Maoists in Aurangabad district, an official said on…
Orlando nightclub shooter was taunted for being Muslim
Washington, July 19 (IANS) Orlando gay nightclub shooter Omar Mateen, who killed 49 people in an attack last month, was subjected to taunting at his work place for being a Muslim, documents said. While working…
Modi condoles deaths of CRPF personnel in Bihar IED blast
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the death of CRPF personnel who were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast set off by Maoists. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Two Indian Navy patrol boats catch fire in dockyard, sink
Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) Two Indian Navy security patrol boats caught fire in the Naval Dockyard here early on Tuesday and sank in the harbour waters, official sources said. The blaze was reported around 1.30…
Patrol boat catches fire at Mumbai Naval Dockyard
Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) Fire broke out aboard a patrol boat at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai in the early hours of Tuesday, officials said. There was no loss of life. The boat was among…
IS flag found in room of Germany train attacker
Berlin, July 19 (IANS) A hand-painted flag of the Islamic State terror group was found in the room of a 17-year-old Afghan refugee who attacked passengers on a German train with a axe, injuring at…
Kalam memorial foundation to be laid July 27: Parrikar
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said the foundation stone for a memorial to former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will be laid on July 27 at Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, where…
Philippines rejects China’s offer of conditional talks
Manila, July 19 (IANS) Philippines on Tuesday rejected an offer of bilateral talks on the South China Sea conflict with China after the latter demanded they be conducted without taking into account the recent ruling…
Philippines rejects China’s offer of conditional talks
Manila, July 19 (IANS) Philippines on Tuesday rejected an offer of bilateral talks on the South China Sea conflict with China after the latter demanded they be conducted without taking into account the recent ruling…
Turkey coup attempt: Erdogan signals death penalty return
Ankara, July 19 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday announced that he was ready to reinstate the death penalty “if the people demand it”, following the recent attempted coup on July 15. He…
UK MPs vote to renew nuclear weapons system
London, July 19 (IANS) British MPs have backed the renewal of the UK’s Trident nuclear weapons system, a move backed by newly appointed Prime Minister Theresa May. The MPs voted late Monday night 472 to…
Rio security forces complete Olympic simulation drills
Brasilia, July 19 (IANS) Security forces in Rio de Janeiro have successfully completed two large-scale simulation exercises to prepare for next month’s Olympic Games. An operation aimed at averting a terrorist threat was carried out…
N Korea test-fires 3 short-range missiles
Pyongyang, July 19 (IANS) North Korea on Tuesday test-fired three short-range ballistic missiles in a show of force against the decision between South Korea and the US to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense…
No Yatri allowed to move from Jammu to Valley
Jammu, July 19 (IANS) Authorities on Tuesday did not allow any pilgrim to move from winter capital Jammu towards the Valley although 6,679 Yatris had ‘Darshan’ inside the Cave Shrine on Monday. “Around 1,700 Yatris…
Curfew and separatist shutdown continue for 12th day in Valley
Srinagar, July 19 (IANS) Authorities decided to impose curfew in the Valley on Tuesday for the 12th day running while separatists extended the protest shutdown for another three days here in Jammu and Kashmir. A…
North Korea ‘fires three ballistic missiles’
CN01 . (North Korea ) , 05/ 01 / 2016.- Photo courtesy today , Tuesday January 5, 2016 , North Korean leader Kim Jong -un ( c ) observing a competition of military ordnance in…
Former Turkish Air Force commander denies role in coup
Ankara, July 19 (IANS) A former Air Force commander has denied being a ringleader of Friday’s attempted military coup in Turkey. Gen Akin Ozturk and 26 senior officers were charged with treason and remanded in…
Turkey rejects EU Commissioner’s claim that it prepared arrest lists before coup
Ankara, July 19 (IANS) Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has strongly rejected claims that Turkey’s government had prepared arrest lists before Fridays failed coup attempt, Anadolu Agency reported on Monday. Speaking in Brussels on Monday,…