China defence budget to rise by 7 to 8 percent
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, March 4 (IANS) Chinas defence spending will increase by about 7 to 8 percent this year, the government said on Friday, adding that the rise was lower than that of last…
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Palestinian killed by Israeli forces after car attack
Jerusalem, March 4 (IANS) A Palestinian woman was shot dead by Israeli security forces in the West Bank on Friday after she allegedly attempted to run over a soldier and injured him. The incident occurred…
Allowing Pakistanis into Pathankot political decision: IAF chief
Pathankot: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being given a presentation on counter-terrorism and combing operation by the Defence Forces, at Pathankot Airbase on Jan 9, 2016. Also seen the National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, the Chief…
Strong defence force needed to keep India’s commitment to peace: President
Jamnagar (Gujarat), March 4 (IANS) India is committed to peace for which it needs an “effective deterrence” and a “strong defence force,” President Pranab Mukherjee said here on Friday. “India is firmly committed to peace…
BSF chief in Jammu to review security after discovery of tunnel
Jammu, March 4 (IANS) The BSF’s new Director General K.K. Sharma on Friday arrived here to inspect a 50-metre long tunnel unearthed on Thursday that facilitated infiltration from the Pakistani side of the international border,…
China to hike 2016 defence budget by 7-8 percent
Beijing, March 4 (IANS) China will raise its defence budget by seven to eight percent in 2016, compared with last year’s 10.1 percent, an official said on Friday. The announcement was made by Fu Ying,…
US militarising South China Sea: China
Beijing, March 4 (IANS) The US is militarising the South China Sea, a spokesperson for China’s national legislature said on Friday. Fu Ying, spokesperson for this year’s annual session of the National People’s Congress, said…
South Korea, US begin talks on anti-missile system
Seoul, March 4 (IANS) South Korea and the US began talks on Friday over the deployment of an American anti-missile system – Terminal High Altitude Area Defence system (THAAD) – a controversial project that has…
BSF chief to review security after discovery of tunnel in Jammu
Jammu, March 4 (IANS) BSF Director General D.K. Pathak will be here on Friday to take stock of security on the international border following the discovery of a 50-metre long tunnel in R.S. Pura sector…
President honours IAF helicopter unit, equipment depot
Jamnagar (Gujarat), March 4 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday presented President’s Standard to 119 Helicopter Unit and President’s Colours to 28 Equipment Depot of the Indian Air Force here. One of the premier flying…
China to raise 2016 defence budget by 7-8 percent
Beijing, March 4 (IANS) China is set to raise its defence budget by around 7 to 8 percent this year, an official said on Friday. At a press conference a day ahead of the National…
N-arsenal is for defence, says Pakistan
Islamabad, March 3 (IANS) Islamabad on Thursday said its nuclear arsenal is for the defence of Pakistan and its people. This comes days after US Secretary of State John Kerry asked the south Asian country…
Most think Europe has no role in fight against IS
Washinton, March 3 (IANS) At least 80 percent of Americans feel that the US is the main force fighting against the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria and European countries have no role in it….
Pipavav Defence is now Reliance Defence
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Pipavav Defence has been renamed Reliance Defence with the industrialist Anil Ambnani-led group getting a permission to this effect from the Registrar of Companies in Ahmedabad, a company statement said. “Reliance…
No Indian injured in Jalalabad consulate attack, government confirms
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The government on Thursday confirmed that no Indian was injured in the attack on the Indian consulate in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on Wednesday in which eight people were killed, including the…
Sanctions against Pyongyang ‘rigid but necessary’, says Russia
Moscow, March 3 (IANS) New sanctions imposed on North Korea to punish it for nuclear tests and satellite launch is a “rigid but necessary” measure, the Russian foreign ministry said on Thursday. “The UN Security…
India, not terrorism, biggest threat, Pakistan tells US
Washington, March 3 (IANS) Sartaj Aziz, foreign affairs adviser to the Pakistan prime minister, has said “India, not terrorism, is the biggest threat to the region”, and asked India to reduce its nuclear stockpile so…
President to honour IAF helicopter unit, equipment depot
Jamnagar (Gujarat), March 3 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will present the President’s Standard to 119 Helicopter Unit and President’s Colours to 28 Equipment Depot of the Indian Air Force at the air force station here…
India’s request on Masood Azhar with UN counter-terror body
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India’s request to the UN to include the name of Masood Azhar, leader of the proscribed Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist group, in its list of designated terrorists, is now with…
Kashmir infiltration bid foiled, militant killed
Srinagar, March 3 (IANS) The army on Thursday killed an armed militant while he was trying to sneak in from the Pakistani side of the Line of Control, thus foiling an infiltration bid in the…