security

Security forces surround six Jammu & Kashmir villages

Security forces surrounded six villages in Jammu and Kashmir`s Shopian district on Monday following information about the presence of militants, police said.

Aug 28, 2017, 11:50 AM IST

Odisha: National Security Guard to examine security arrangements at Jagannath Temple

Senior NSG officials are slated to undertake a visit to the seaside pilgrim town of Puri shortly to inspect and review the security arrangements in the 12th century shrine, a senior official said.

Aug 20, 2017, 15:21 PM IST

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat to begin three-day visit to Ladakh on Sunday

During the visit, he will take stock of the security preparedness along the border with China besides, discussing key operational matters with top commander

Aug 19, 2017, 14:13 PM IST

ICC takes step to resume cricket in Pakistan, hires international security company

International cricket in Pakistan has been badly affected for almost two decades with teams frequently refusing to tour there.

Aug 16, 2017, 14:12 PM IST

NLUP brought economic development in Mizoram: Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla

The chief aim of the NLUP, the flagship programme of Lal Thanhawla government for the past nine years, is to develop and provide all farmers of the state suitable, permanent and stable trades.

 

Aug 15, 2017, 12:30 PM IST

Karnataka celebrates Independence Day 2017

About 6,000 people, joined Siddaramaiah in singing the National Anthem at the ceremony.

Aug 15, 2017, 12:17 PM IST

Myanmar sends hundreds of troops to Rakhine as tension rises: Sources

Myanmar has sent hundreds of soldiers to beef up security in northwestern Rakhine state after a recent spate of killings, military sources said on Friday, fuelling fears of yet more violence and instability in the troubled region.

Aug 11, 2017, 16:44 PM IST

China offers rocket launchers, radar system to Malaysia: Reports

The Straits Times said a firm decision on the proposal would only be made during a planned visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Malaysia later this year.

 

Aug 10, 2017, 10:41 AM IST

12 militants killed in Afghanistan attacks

No troops or civilians were hurt in the gunfight, the official said.

Aug 06, 2017, 14:03 PM IST

Hiroshima commemorates 72nd anniversary of atomic bombing

Many in Japan feel the attacks amount to war crimes and atrocities because they targeted civilians and due to the unprecedented destructive nature of the weapons.

 

Aug 06, 2017, 10:32 AM IST

'WannaCrypt' hero to pay $30,000 for bail, faces 40 years in prison

According to a report in Los Angels Times, Hutchins is described as "having created, maintained and marketed the Kronos banking Trojan from July 2014 to July 2015".

 

Aug 05, 2017, 12:50 PM IST

3 killed in car bomb blast in Mogadishu

At least three persons were killed and scores injured in a car bomb explosion in Somalia capital Mogadishu, said an official.

Aug 05, 2017, 09:00 AM IST

Dokalam standoff : China warns its restraint has a 'bottom line'

China has said that it has shown "utmost goodwill" over the prolonged military standoff with India in the Sikkim sector but warned that its "restraint" has a "bottom line".

Aug 04, 2017, 10:52 AM IST

Indiana soldier among 2 killed in Afghanistan attack

The US military in Afghanistan earlier said that four other American troops were wounded in Wednesday's attack.

Aug 04, 2017, 10:29 AM IST

Wannacry ransomeware attack preventer accused of creating bank malware

Marcus Hutchins, known by the alias "Malwaretech," was charged in an indictment dated July 12 and unsealed by federal authorities in Wisconsin.

 

Aug 04, 2017, 09:06 AM IST

Turkey and China pledge close security cooperation

Hundreds if not thousands of Uighurs who have fled China in recent years have traveled to Syria to join Islamic militant groups or simply escape persecution and find a new home.

 

Aug 03, 2017, 16:32 PM IST

'Donald Trump wants US commander in Afghanistan Gen Nicholson fired'

Donald Trump is the third US President to be grappling with the Afghan war, which began in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, when the then US President George W Bush sent troops to overthrow the Taliban rulers, who had sheltered Al-Qaeda and its leader Osama bin Laden.

Aug 03, 2017, 09:23 AM IST

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan calls for all party meet on Aug 6; violence in Kottayam

Condemning the recent violent incidents in parts of the state, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said political parties should be vigilant and initiate steps to create awareness among their cadre to shun violence.

 

Jul 31, 2017, 14:48 PM IST

Luggage screening intensified after Australia foils 'attempt to attack an aircraft'

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin said a court ruled on Monday that the four could be detained without charge for seven days from their arrest under counterterrorism laws.

 

Jul 31, 2017, 08:59 AM IST

CIA brands China as long-term security challenge to US

United States pointed out that China cannot "unlawfully restrict the navigation rights, freedoms and lawful uses of the sea as all the states are entitled to exercise under international law."

Jul 27, 2017, 11:35 AM IST