Chandigarh, April 14 (IANS) Acting on a tip-off, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized over 31 kg of heroin in Punjab’s Ferozepur sector on Thursday, BSF officials said. The…
Air Marshal of Indian Air Force Sardar Arjan Singh during the ‘Invitational Championship’ prize distribution ceremony organised by Yes Bank Golf Foundation in New Delhi on May 4, 2014. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, April 14…
Nagpur, April 14 (IANS) A policeman was killed when Maoists opened indiscriminate fire on him at a function on Thursday in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district to mark the 125th birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, the architect…
Gurgaon, April 14 (IANS) The family members of Major Amit Deswal, who died in a gun battle with tribal militants in Manipur, on Thursday said they were proud of his “martyrdom”. Major Deswal of the…
Srinagar, April 14 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday directed the state police to ensure that no civilian is harmed during crowd control, as the valley remained tense over the deaths…
By Anjli Ojha New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The ‘in principal’ agreement between India and US to conclude an agreement for providing military logistics may prove beneficial for India as long as it is clear…
Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) Pakistan and China on Thursday began their fifth joint air exercise, Shaheen-V, at an operational base in Pakistan “A contingent of Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) comprising combat pilots, air…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday opposed the government’s move to sign a military logistics support agreement with the US, saying the Narendra Modi government does not have the mandate to push…
Kuala Lumpur, April 14 (IANS) Malaysian authorities destroyed seized ivory worth some $20 million on Thursday, in the first-ever such public event to showcase its commitment to combat illegal wildlife trade. Authorities have confiscated more…
Kabul, April 14 (IANS) A highway police chief and his two bodyguards was killed on Thursday when assailants opened fire on his vehicle in Afghanistan’s Takhar province. “The police chief for highways linking Takhar to…
Srinagar, April 14 (IANS) Curfew was on Thursday clamped again in parts of a tense Kashmir Valley amid simmering anger over the death of four civilians, killed in alleged firing and tear gas shelling by…
Imphal, April 14 (IANS) Two soldiers have been killed in separate attacks by militants in Manipur, officials said on Thursday. Two others are battling for their lives. While Major Amit Deswal died in a gun…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Accelerating internal economic reforms is the key to India playing a leadership role in the rapidly changing global order, according to a leading foreign policy expert. For that, India has…
Seoul, April 14 (IANS) South Korea’s defence ministry on Thursday said the military is preparing for possible launch of ballistic missile by North Korea. Defence Ministry spokesman Moon Sang-Kyun said the military is closely monitoring…
Srinagar: A soldier stands guard on a Srinagar road as authorities imposed restrictions in six police station areas of the city following appeals for a valley-wide shutdown by separatist leaders to protest Handwara firing; on…
Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) A top Pakistani official said that Indian intelligence agency, RAW has established a special cell at its headquarters in New Delhi to sabotage the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project and is…
US President Barack Obama. (File Photo: Xinhua/Bao Dandan/IANS) Washington, April 14 (IANS) US President Barack Obama on Wednesday pledged to keep up momentum in the fight against the Islamic State (IS), saying the 66-member coalition…
Srinagar, April 14 (IANS) Mobile internet services were on Thursday suspended in Kashmir to check spreading of rumours by anti-social elements, officials said. Although service providers remained tight-lipped about suspension of the mobile internet services,…
New Delhi: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy calls on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on April 13, 2016. (Photo: IANS/PIB) New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former French…
New Delhi: Congress leaders AK Antony and Jitendra Singh address during a press conference at AICC Headquarters in New Delhi on May 23, 2015. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Former defence minister A.K….