New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) A majority of the world’s top airlines plan to invest in cyber security programmes, travel technology provider SITA said on Monday. According to a survey of the world’s top 200…
Kochi, July 4 (IANS) It was an emotional welcome for jailed People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Abdul Nasir Maudany when he arrived here on Monday night from Bengaluru. Maudany, a prime accused in the 2008…
Imphal, July 4 (IANS) A three-member team of the Press Council of India (PCI) arrived here on Monday for a three-day visit, during which they will study the ground realities of the problems journalists face…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Contrary to reports appearing in the media, South Africa is actually quite supportive of India’s bid for membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a senior official said on Monday…
Baghdad, July 4 (IANS) Iraq began a three-day national mourning on Monday for victims of Sunday’s car bombing attacks in Baghdad as the toll rose to 180. The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said he supports better representation of women in armed forces but their assumption of combat roles should be a gradual process. “I am totally…
Tehran, July 4 (IANS) The Islamic State terror group was behind a foiled bombing plot against the Iranian capital Tehran, the media reported on Monday. The plotters, who received $667,500 from the IS, got their…
Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) A separatist guerrilla was shot dead so far in an ongoing gunfight between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday, police said. “Security forces launched a…
Kabul, July 4 (IANS) At least 24 Taliban militants, including 11 suicide bombers, were killed on Monday when a suicide vest accidentally went off in Zabul province of Afghanistan, police said. “A group of Taliban…
Islamabad, July 4 (IANS) Islamabad on Monday rejected Indian media reports alleging Pakistan’s involvement in the brutal Dhaka cafe terrorist attack Friday night that left 20 persons, mostly foreigners — including an Indian girl, killed….
Sydney, July 4 (IANS) A US bound flight on Monday made an emergency landing at Sydney’s International Airport after striking a bird shortly after take-off. United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for Los Angeles departed…
Dhaka, July 4 (IANS) After terrorists slaughtered 22 people, including 18 foreigners, in Dhaka, questions are being raised about the efficacy of the mechanisms in Bangladesh to rein in militant threats. Owing to the government’s…
Dhaka, July 4 (IANS) The family of one of the six Bangladeshi terrorists killed in the July 1 night Dhaka cafe attack is being quizzed while two suspects are in custody, officials said. Families across…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said he supports better representation of women in armed forces but their assumption of combat roles should be a gradual process. “I am totally…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Women entrepreneurs and corporate houses can play a greater role in India’s defence production, the Ficci Ladies Organisation (FLO) said here on Monday. FLO welcomes recent steps taken by the…
Kolkata, July 4 (IANS) In wake of the deadly terror attack in Dhaka, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday called for all parties to play a constructive role in tackling terrorism and assured…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Industry chamber Assocham said on Monday that it has offered to set up a national data bank from the billions of e-transactions for use for India’s strategic needs, as well…
Istanbul, July 4 (IANS) Turkish police detained overnight one Russian and one Kyrgyz national with suspected links to the Islamic State (IS) terror group in relation with the attack on Istanbul Ataturk Airport, the media…
Agartala/Silchar, July 4 (IANS) The governors of Assam and Tripura have told the Border Security Force (BSF) to tighten their vigil on the border with Bangladesh following the terror attack on Dhaka. Assam Governor P.B….
Dubai, July 4 (IANS/WAM) The UAE has made a significant commitment to supporting stability and law in Yemen by extending military support to the Saudi-led coalition against the Al Houthi insurgency and in fighting Al…