Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Iterating its commitment to a free and fair election process, the Election Commission on Thursday said it is viewing incidences of post-poll violence in West Bengal “seriously” and announced as many…
Washington, April 14 (IANS) Russia acted “in accordance with international rules” when its unarmed fighter jets had two close encounters with the USS Donald Cook in the Baltic Sea, Russia’s defence ministry said on Thursday….
Jammu, April 14 (IANS) Ceremonial border personnel meetings (BPMs) between the Chinese and the Indian Army were held on Thursday on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of…
Gurgaon/New Delhi, 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…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday voiced “strong reservations” over the government’s move to sign a military logistics support agreement with the US, saying the Narendra Modi government does not have the…
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…