North Korea condemns US ballistic missile test
bySeoul, May 26 (RIA Novosti) North Korea has condemned the recent US ballistic missile test, slamming it as ‘military provocation’, the South Korean news…
Defence/Security
Experts question lack of security during Chhattisgarh attack
byNew Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Questioning the lack of security which they claim led to the attack on a Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh, security…
Iran deploys large numbers of missile launchers
byTehran, May 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran has deployed “large numbers” of new long-range missile launchers, the country’s semi-official news agency Fars reported Sunday. The…
Naxal attack in Chattisgarh due to security lapse: Omar Abdullah
byJammu, May 26 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Sunday condemned the Naxal attack on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh and called it…
Maoist attack: India will not be intimidated, says Mukherjee
byNew Delhi, May 26 (IANS) “Deeply dismayed” and “shocked” by the Maoist attack on a Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh, President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said…
Chinese experts want more protection for ancient fossils
byBeijing, May 26 (IANS) Chinese experts have called for increasing protection of ancient fossils in the wake of ongoing rampant illegal excavations. Speaking at…
Missiles not meteorites on US-Russia agenda
byMoscow, May 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US plans to collaborate with Russia on missile issues and Afghanistan, but not planetary defence from space threats,…
Russian military orders six Be-200 amphibious planes
byMoscow, May 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian defence ministry has signed a contract with the Beriev Aircraft Company for the purchase of six Beriev…
US Air Force launches telecom satellite
byWashington, May 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Delta IV rocket has successfully launched a Wideband Global SATCOM 5 satellite of the US Air Force from…
No soldiers sent to Syria: Iranian defence minister
byTehran, May 25 (IANS) Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi denied Saturday that Iran has dispatched any military forces to Syria, reported Xinhua…