Algeria arrests Paris attacks suspect
Algeris, Feb 28 (IANS) An Algerian, suspected to be involved in the last year’s terror attacks in Paris, has been arrested, an official said. A public prosecutor said on Saturday that the suspect was summoned…
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Fake currency seized, smuggler held near Bangladesh border in Bengal
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) The BSF has seized fake Indian currency notes (FICNs) with face value exceeding Rs. six lakh and held a man for allegedly trying to smuggle foreign currency in two different operations…
Despite ceasefire, mortar shells hit Damascus
Damascus, Feb 27 (IANS) The Syrian army said on Saturday that armed rebels in the eastern countryside of the capital Damascus fired several mortar shells into areas inside the capital, the state news agency SANA…
Over 900 companies to participate in DefExpo 2016
Panaji, Feb 27 (IANS) Over 900 defence-related companies are expected to participate in the DefExpo 2016, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Saturday, adding that a final decision on shifting the international B2B event permanently…
45 killed in Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen
Sanaa, Feb 27 (IANS) Warplanes of the Saudi-led Arab coalition launched airstrikes that mistakenly hit a public market in the northeastern part of the area here on Saturday, killing at least 45 civilians. One of…
Tension in Ghaziabad after Ambedkar statue vandalised
Ghaziabad, Feb 27 (IANS) The defiling of a statue of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and Dalit icon Bhimrao Ambedkar here has led to tension and heavy police presence. The police said that…
15 militants killed in Pakistan
Islamabad, Feb 27 (IANS) At least 15 suspected militants were killed on Saturday during air strikes conducted by Pakistan military fighter jets in south Waziristan Agency. Official sources told Dawn that at least 15 suspected…
Victims of violence in Haryana want army to stay longer
Rohtak: Security beefup in Rohtak in the wake off Jats demonstration on Feb 20, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Gurgaon, Feb 27 (IANS) The residents of violence-hit Jhajjar district in Haryana on Saturday told a visiting central…
India to host global conclave on geopolitics, geo-economics
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) With India’s rise in stature on the global stage and emergence as a major economic power, New Delhi is set to host an international conclave on geopolitics and geo-economics in…
Nuclear deal removes barriers to Iran joining SCO
Tehran, Feb 27 (IANS) The implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear programme will eliminate obstacles in the way of the country’s accession to the SCO, Russian presidential envoy to…
Bengal youth detained for suspected IS links
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained a youth from West Bengal’s Burdwan district suspected of having links with the Islamic State (IS) terror group, an official said on Saturday. “The…
Palestinians hail victory of journalist in Israeli jail
Ramallah, Gaza, Feb 27 (IANS) Palestinians described the deal between Israeli authorities and a detained Palestinian journalist as a victory for him and the detainees in Israeli jails. Eassa Qaraqe’, head of detainees’ affairs commission…
South Korea to send anti-North Korea leaflets
Seoul, Feb 27 (IANS) South Korea’s military plans to send anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border into North Korea, an official has said. The plan is the latest in a series of punitive measures against North…
11 killed as bomb rocks Afghanistan
Kabul, Feb 27 (IANS) At least 11 persons were killed and over 30 injured when a bomb rocked Kunar province of Afghanistan on Saturday, sources said. The attack occured when a motorcycle bomb was detonated…
China suspends over 580 social media accounts
Beijing, Feb 27 (IANS) Chinese authorities have suspended more than 580 social media accounts for spreading rumours, confusing people or going against the constitution, the media reported on Saturday. A statement issued by the Cyberspace…
UN endorses Russia-US deal, demands halt in Syria fighting
United Nations, Feb 27 (IANS) The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to demand a halt to the fighting in Syria. The adoption on Friday coincided with the scheduled implementation of the…
35 civilians freed from Taliban custody in Afghanistan
Kabul, Feb 27 (IANS) At least 35 civilians were set free from a Taliban militants’ prison overnight by Afghan Special Operations forces, the defence ministry said on Saturday. “Those released included five women, five men…
Top North Korea leader guides test fire of anti-tank rockret
Pyongyang, Feb 27 (IANS) The top leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un has recently guided the test firing of newly developed anti-tank guided weapons, the official KCNA news agency reported on Saturday. The weapons…