Punjab rejects NCTC, says security meet an ‘annual ritual’
byNew Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Punjab government Wednesday rejected the central government’s move to set up the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC). Punjab…
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Northeast militants have formed United Front: Manik Sarkar
byNew Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India’s northeast region was under serious threat as several militant outfits had come together on a common platform called…
Assam Rifles major arrested for murder
byGuwahati, June 5 (IANS) A major in Assam Rifles has been arrested in Assam on charges of murdering his wife. Police said Major Gaurav…
Antony in Australia; holds talks on defence cooperation
byCanberra/New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony, visiting Australia, met his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith over two days to discuss shared strategic…
Need to strengthen strategy to tackle Maoists: PM
byNew Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Taking a strong stand against Maoist attacks like the May 25 strike against Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister…
Committed to improving border management: PM
byNew Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday the government was taking every step to fortify its international borders and coastal…
Set aside differences to fight terror, PM tells CMs
byNew Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday urged the chief ministers to set aside their political and ideological divides and collectively…
Tripura shrinks scope of AFSPA
byAgartala, June 5 (IANS) The Tripura government Wednesday reduced the area under which a stringent law that gives sweeping powers to paramilitary troopers could…
Nigerians study India’s success story
byNew Delhi, June 5 (IANS) A Nigerian delegation is on a tour of India to understand how the world’s largest democracy has maintained the…
PM to CMs: Be firm with communal forces of all types
byNew Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday urged all chief ministers to firmly deal with communal forces as communal harmony was…