Islamic State militants make deadly IEDs using material from Indian companies: Report
However, the minister, later clarified that as per CAR reports, there is no evidence to suggest any direct transfer of goods to the Islamic State forces by the countries and companies.
Apr 26, 2016, 18:04 PM IST
Barack Obama to send 250 more special forces, troops to Syria
President Barack Obama on Monday said the US would send up to 250 more special forces and other military personnel to Syria to help rebels fight Islamic State group jihadists.
Apr 26, 2016, 00:19 AM IST
JeM constructing massive new madrassa in Pak's Punjab: Report
Jaish-e-Mohammad terror group is constructing a massive new madrassa, spread over about 10 acres outside garrison city of Bahawalpur in Pakistan's Punjab province, extending its reach in the country despite a ban by the UN and the US.
Apr 25, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
12 IAF aircraft reach US to take part in air exercise
After flying through Bahrain, Egypt, France, Portugal and Canada, 12 IAF aircraft, including the Russian origin Su30 MKI, reached the United States to take part in the prestigious Red Flag air exercise.
Apr 24, 2016, 00:06 AM IST
Multiple-death shooting reported in US state of Ohio
A shooting at a home in the midwestern US state of Ohio has left several fatalities, news reports said Friday.
Apr 22, 2016, 23:01 PM IST
North Korea foreign earnings may be hit after a new nuclear test: US
A fifth North Korean nuclear test could trigger new sanctions including an effort to choke off hard currency earnings by its laborers abroad, the top US diplomat for the Asia-Pacific region said on Tuesday.
Apr 20, 2016, 00:13 AM IST
At least 30 dead, hundreds wounded as Taliban attack rattles Kabul
KabulL Thirty people were killed and hundreds wounded when a Taliban truck bomb tore through central Kabul and a fierce firefight broke out Tuesday, a week after the insurgents launched their annua
Apr 19, 2016, 22:36 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj talks tough, says double standards in dealing with terrorism dangerous
Swaraj said a host of issues including situation in the Middle East were discussed at the RIC meet.
Apr 18, 2016, 20:55 PM IST
China lands first military plane on disputed South China Sea reef
China has for the first time landed a military plane on one of its artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea, upping the ante amidst a raging territorial row with countries like Vietnam and the Philippines.
Apr 18, 2016, 18:12 PM IST
Assad party wins expected majority in Syria parliamentary vote
Syria's ruling Baath party and its allies won a majority of seats in parliamentary elections last week across government-held parts of the country, the national electoral commission has announced.
Apr 17, 2016, 18:54 PM IST
Incursions, strategic concerns on Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's agenda in China
Beijing is also concerned over the inclusion of Japan in the Malabar naval exercises along with US.
Apr 17, 2016, 18:22 PM IST
Strictly avoid Pakistan's Marriott hotel: State Department warns US citizens in Islamabad
The advisory also urged US citizens to defer all non-essential travel to Pakistan.
Apr 17, 2016, 17:21 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj on two-day visit to Iran from Saturday
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will embark on a two-day visit to Iran on Saturday with an aim to step up engagement in a range of areas including oil and trade as the strategically important Persian Gulf nation is now ready to resume business as usual after lifting of sanctions under a historic nuclear deal.
Apr 15, 2016, 20:34 PM IST
US defense secretary visits carrier in disputed South China Sea
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter flew to the nuclear-powered USS John C Stennis for a two-hour visit as it sailed 60 to 70 miles west of the Philippines island of Luzon.
Apr 15, 2016, 17:10 PM IST
India expresses displeasure to US over F-16 sale to Pakistan
India on Tuesday expressed its displeasure to the US over the sale of F-16 fighter planes to Pakistan even as Washington said the aircraft were meant for anti-terror operations.
Apr 12, 2016, 19:56 PM IST
Sporadic fighting mars first day of cease-fire in Yemen
A UN-brokered cease-fire was mostly holding across war-torn Yemen today except in the besieged city of Taiz where shelling killed at least one person and wounded five, according to residents.
Apr 11, 2016, 20:04 PM IST
Syrian PM says Russia to back new Aleppo attack; opposition says truce near collapse
The Russian air force and Syrian military are preparing a joint operation to take Aleppo from rebels, the Syrian prime minister was quoted saying on Sunday, and an opposition official said a ceasefire was on the verge of collapse.
Apr 11, 2016, 00:07 AM IST
John Kerry apology for Hiroshima bombing not on table: US official
John Kerry will not apologise for the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima during his visit to the city for weekend G7 talks, a State Department official said on Sunday.
Apr 10, 2016, 23:41 PM IST
Explosions heard in central Kabul following John Kerry`s visit
At least two explosions hit the diplomatic zone of Kabul on Saturday, shortly after visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry left following meetings with Afghan officials including President Ashraf Ghani.
Apr 09, 2016, 23:48 PM IST
Court denies bail to alleged ISIS operative Mohd Naser Packeer
A special court on Friday rejected the bail plea of arrested suspected ISIS operative Mohd Naser Packeer after the NIA claimed he was in nexus with the banned terror outfit and may hamper the probe if granted the relief at this stage.
Apr 08, 2016, 22:18 PM IST
