Israel not to tolerate rocket fire: Netanyahu
byJerusalem, April 29 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his country would not allow the intermittent firing of rockets into its…
Defence/Security
Chinese incursion a matter of perception: Minister
byNew Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Chinese intrusion in Ladakh is a “matter of perception” and the stand-off would be resolved through diplomacy, Minister…
76 held for oil theft in Nigeria
byAbuja, April 28 (IANS) Nigerian troops operating in the oil-rich Niger delta region have arrested 76 suspects and seized two boats used for oil…
Putin opposes free gun sales in Russia
byMoscow, April 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he opposes the idea of allowing Russians to buy guns freely for self-defence…
Security of Pakistani inmates in Tihar beefed up
byNew Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The vigil has been stepped up in Tihar Jail to pre-empt any attack on Pakistani inmates in the wake…
Security of Pakistani inmates in Tihar beefed up
byNew Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The vigil has been stepped up in Tihar Jail to pre-empt any attack on Pakistani inmates in the wake…
President decorates armed forces officers
byNew Delhi, April 27 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, the supreme commander of the armed forces, Saturday decorated armed forces officers for gallantry, indomitable courage…
Don’t want to accentuate situation: PM on Chinese incursion
byNew Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday termed the incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh as a “localized problem” and said…
Pakistani military protests treatment meted out to Musharraf
byIslamabad, April 27 (IANS) A group of Pakistan’s military officers have protested, before a parliamentary panel, the treatment being meted out to former president…
Top US Air Force official to step down
byWashington, April 27 (IANS) Secretary of the US Air Force Michael Donley is to step down and return to private life, US Secretary of…