26 Kurdish militants killed in Turkey
Ankara, March 7 (IANS) At least 26 militants of Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) were killed in southeast Turkey, according to the local reports on Monday. An operation by the Turkish security forces led to the…
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200 companies of central forces arrive in Bengal for polls
Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Around 200 companies of central forces have arrived in West Bengal ahead of assembly polls and are being engaged in extensive confidence building measures in all districts, an Election Commission official…
Tata Motors signs strategic agreement for defence vehicle
Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Automobile giants Tata Motors has signed a strategic agreement with Bharat Forge Limited and US’ General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) for the Indian defence ministry’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) programme,…
Case registered after naval personnel’s death aboard ship in Goa
Panaji, March 7 (IANS) A case of unnatural death has been registered in connection with the death of a naval personnel after choking on fumes aboard aircraft carrier INS Viraat, Goa Police said on Monday…
Rajnath reviews security situation
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday reviewed the overall security situation in the country in the wake of inputs that 10…
Maoist guerrilla killed in Jharkhand gun battle
Ranchi, March 7 (IANS) A Maoist guerrilla was killed on Monday in a gun battle with security forces in Jharkhand’s Palamau district, police said. The encounter took place in a jungle area under Paki police…
North Korea threatens US and S. Korea with n-strikes
Pyongyang, March 7 (IANS) North Korea has threatened “indiscriminate” nuclear strikes against the US and South Korea as both the countries begin their largest ever military drills. The annual exercises, Key Resolve and Foal Eagle,…
Navy Chief visiting Britain
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Indian Navy chief, Admiral R.K. Dhowan on Monday began a visit to Britain to consolidate existing Maritime Cooperation initiative as well as explore new avenues, an official statement said on…
Beijing calls for implementation of Pyongyang sanctions
Beijing, March 7 (IANS) China on Monday called for a fair and balanced execution of the UN resolution against North Korea, adding that the responsibility is not confined to Beijing. “The UN Security Council resolution…
22 killed in Tunisian fighting
Tunis, March 7 (IANS) At least 22 people, including 13 militants, were killed in Tunisia when a group of gunmen stormed into the military barracks near the Libyan border. Five civilians and four security personnel…
President’s Standard presented to 18 Cavalry
Amritsar, March 7 (IANS) Army chief General Dalbir Singh on Monday presented the coveted President’s Standard to 18 Cavalry of the Indian Army at an impressive ceremony here. General Dalbir Singh is also the Honorary…
17 killed in Pakistan suicide bombing
Peshawar, March 7 (IANS) At least 17 people were killed on Monday when a suicide bomber detonated his explosives-laden vest in Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) factional group Jamatul Ahrar, in…
Seoul, Washington begin war games post Pyongyang rocket launch
Seoul, March 7 (IANS) South Korea and the US on Monday began their largest annual war games as North Korea’s top leader Kim Jong-un warned of a nuclear strike against the US following a nuclear…
15 IS militants killed in Afghan airstrikes
Kabul, March 7 (IANS) At least 15 members of the Islamic State (IS) militant group were killed in airstrikes in the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, the government said on Monday. “Acting upon confirmed intelligence…
Tata Motors-led consortium to develop armoured combat vehicle
Chennai, March 7 (IANS) Tata Motors Ltd. along with Bharat Forge Ltd. and the US-based General Dynamics Land Systems will develop the future infantry combat vehicle (FICV) for the Indian armed forces, the company said…
Rajnath discusses security matters with officials
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met top officials to discuss important security matters. The meeting, termed as “routine” by a home ministry official, assumes importance as it was…
Rajnath discusses security matters with officials
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met top officials to discuss important security matters. The meeting, termed as “routine” by a home ministry official, assumes importance as it was…
‘Debris found in Reunion Island could be from MH370’
Kuala Lumpur, March 7 (IANS) The aircraft debris found in French overseas territory of Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean could be from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight, according to the drifting calculation, a Malaysian…
Eight killed in Pakistan suicide blast
Islamabad, March 7 (IANS) At least eight people, including two police personnel, were killed and 16 injured on Monday in a suicide bombing in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said. The bomber blew himself up as…
Eight killed in Pakistan court bomb attack
Islamabad, March 7 (IANS) At least eight people were killed and 14 injured on Monday in a suicide attack in the premises of a court in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. The attacker was…