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Perpetrators of Kabul attack to be brought to justice: India
India on Tuesday said that the perpetrators of the heinous Kabul attack on Monday, should be immediately brought to justice.The terror attack in Kabul, which took place in the Green Village compound in Kabul's Police Division 9 on Monday, killed an Indian national and along with many others.A press statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said, "We express our sincere condolences to the families of the victims of this cowardly attack and wish early recovery to the injured."The Indian Embassy in Kabul has also taken further steps to repatriate the mortal remains of the Indian national.According to Washington Post, the vehicle bomb explosion on Monday night in Kabul took lives of four people and injured 113 people, as confirmed by local officials.
Russia, Japan hold 1st round of consultations on Peace Treaty
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Japanese counterpart Taro Kono on Monday held talks here to discuss the issue of concluding a peace treaty between the two countries, which have been de facto in a state of war for decades.The talks, however, have not been a breakthrough, proving that the issue of the disputed Kuril Islands cannot be overlooked as the parties began their path toward concluding a peace treaty.The fact that Japan and Russia have never signed a permanent peace treaty after the end of World War II has long been a stumbling block in Russia-Japan relations. The main issue standing in the way of a treaty is an agreement concerning a group of four islands that both countries claim - Iturup, Kunashir, Shikotan and Habomai, collectively referred to as the Southern Kurils by Russia and the Northern Territories by Japan.The two counterparts noted at the meeting the huge potential of relations between Moscow and Tokyo."In recent months, the agreement on avoidance of ..
Afghanistan: 7 militants killed during operations launched by Afghan and coalition forces
Seven Taliban militants were killed in multiple operations launched by Afghan and coalition forces in three southern provinces of the country.According to the Khamma Press News, in the past few days, the security forces in Afghanistan have been targeting Taliban hideouts in Shah Joy district of Zabul, Uruzgan province and Nahr-e Saraj and Garm Ser districts of Helmand through ground operations and airstrikes.Along with militants, the Afghan Special Operation Forces and Coalition forces were also successful in destroying weapon cache.However, the Taliban is yet to comment on the report.On December 29, 15 Taliban fighters were killed during an operation by Afghan forces in Zarkoh district.
India condemns Kabul terror attack
India on Tuesday strongly condemned the terror attack in the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday in which four people, including an Indian national, were killed and scores injured.
Indian killed in Afghan bomb attack: MEA
An Indian national was among those killed in the terror attack in Afghanistan's capital on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs said and called for the perpetrators of the assault as well as those who provide them shelter to be brought to justice expeditiously. A bomb exploded near a heavily-fortified foreign compound in Kabul, killing at least four people and wounding over 100. The Taliban on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the attack in Kabul that ripped through surrounding neighbourhoods. "India strongly condemns the horrific terror attack in Kabul yesterday in which an Indian national and many others lost their lives," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement Tuesday. The Indian Embassy in Kabul is taking steps for repatriation of the mortal remains of the Indian national, the MEA said. "We express our sincere condolences to the families of the victims of this cowardly attack and wish early recovery to the injured," it said. India calls for the ...
BSF officer killed in Pak sniper fire along IB in J&K's Kathua
An assistant commandant of the Border Security Force (BSF) was killed in sniper firing by Pakistan Rangers along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district Monday morning, officials said. Pakistan troops also violated the ceasefire and resorted to firing and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, prompting the Indian Army to retaliate strongly. The BSF troops were carrying out border domination along the IB, when snipers of Pakistan Rangers opened fire on them at around 1050 hours in Hiranagar-Samba sector of Kathua district, a senior BSF officer told PTI. Assistant Commandant Vinay Prasad was critically injured in the sniper fire and the officer was evacuated to the Military Hospital at Satwari (Jammu), where he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom, he said. The BSF director general and all ranks of the force salute the supreme sacrifice of the martyr. The BSF stands with the family of the bereaved, the officer said. In ...
Pak arrests top Taliban member to put pressure on militant outfit to hold talks with US
Pakistan has arrested a senior member of the Afghan Taliban here in a bid to put pressure on the militant group to come to the negotiating table to hold talks with the US, a media report said Tuesday. Hafez Mohibullah, who served as Religious Affairs Minister when the Taliban ruled Afghanistan until 2001, was held in Peshawar, the BBC reported quoting sources in the group. The US has repeatedly called on Pakistan to end "safe havens" for the Taliban on its soil. Pakistan denies backing the group to retain influence in Afghanistan. The reported detention of Mohibullah came ahead of US envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad's visit to Pakistan for a fresh round of talks with top officials to push forward a US-backed ongoing peace process in the war-torn country. Two high-ranking Taliban figures, talking on condition of anonymity, suggested the former minister had been detained to put pressure on the group into meeting Khalilzad in Pakistan this week, and crucially to agree to meet ...
Taliban claims attack that killed 4 in Kabul
The Taliban on Tuesday claimed the responsibility for a truck bomb attack in Kabul that left at least four dead and over 100 wounded.
BSF officer killed in sniper attack by Pak
A Border Security Force (BSF) officer on Tuesday was killed in a sniper attack from across the border in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir.The officer, identified as Assistant Commandant Vinay Prasad, was evacuated to MH Satwari in Jammu where he succumbed to his injuries, according to a release issued by the BSF.The incident took place at around 10:50 am when the BSF troops in Samba sector were carrying out border domination and were suddenly fired upon by Pakistani snipers, resulting in grievous injuries to Prasad.The BSF has offered condolences to the family of the deceased.
BSF officer killed in Pakistani firing
An Assistant Commandant of the Border Security Force (BSF) was killed on Tuesday in Pakistani firing on the international border in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.
India in final stages of setting up Defence Cyber Agency
India is setting up a cyber agency under the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) to deal with potent threats in the cyber space, Lt Gen M M Naravane, GOC-in-C, Eastern Command, said Tuesday. He said that the Armed Forces were alive to cyber threats which necessitated a cyber agency that will be set up by pooling talent from all three services - Army, Air Force and Navy. "It will be an inter-services agency, not purely Army, functioning under the IDS and they will be looking after all the threats in the cyber domain," Naravane told newspersons during Army Day celebrations at Fort William, the Army's Eastern Command headquarter here. The IDS is responsible for fostering coordination and enabling prioritisation across the different branches of the Indian Armed Forces. "It will be headed by a two-star rank officer," the Eastern Army Commander said. Naravane said that the entire proposal is under final formulation. Stating that the cyber agency will not be a full-fledged command, he said its ...
Pakistan arrests top Taliban figure
Pakistan has arrested a senior member of the Afghan Taliban in a bid to put pressure on the militant group amid talks with the US, the media reported on Tuesday.
J-K: SAC approves formation of 2 women police battalions with 2,014 posts
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has approved the formation of two women police battalions and creation of 2,014 posts for them, aiming to increasing their representation in the force and help tackle gender-based violence, an official said. The State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik met here Monday night and accorded sanction to the raising of two women battalions of the Jammu and Kashmir Police along with creation of 2,014 posts of various ranks for these battalions, an official spokesman said. The two battalions will be raised exclusively for women on the pattern of Border Battalions, he said. The move is aimed at equipping the J&K Police to effectively deal with crimes against the women and give due representation to women in the police force, the spokesman said. Due to inadequate representation and less availability of women police personnel at various levels and to address the issues of gender-based violence faced by women, ..
Burglars steal CCTV equipment from bank in J&K
Burglars stole CCTV surveillance equipment from a bank in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, police said on Tuesday.
Boko Haram attacks military base in Nigeria
Boko Haram fighters attacked a military base in remote northeast Nigeria, setting fire to shelters for those made homeless by the conflict, military and humanitarian sources told AFP Tuesday. The attack in Rann, some 175 kilometres (110 miles) northeast of the Borno state capital, Maiduguri, began late on Monday afternoon and forced civilians to flee. It followed a pattern by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) faction of Boko Haram that has called into question government claims the group is virtually defeated. A similar attempt was made to take over a military base in Magumeri, 50 kilometres northwest of Maiduguri, on Sunday, a local community leader said. Rann currently hosts some 35,000 internally displaced people (IDPs), according to the International Organization for Migration. It has been repeatedly hit in the conflict, exacerbating already dire humanitarian conditions on the ground. A military source in the Borno state capital, Maiduguri, said the attack began at ...
BSF personnel injured in Pak firing along IB in J-K's Kathua
A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was injured Tuesday when Pakistan troops fired and shelled along the International Border(IB) and the LoC in Kathua and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Pakistan Rangers fired along the IB in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district Tuesday, a senior BSFofficer told PTI. He said one personnel of the border guarding force was injured and has been hospitalised. The officer said it is being confirmed whether he was injured in firing or sniping incident. Pakistan troops also fired and shelled along the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector. "Pakistan army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violations by resorting to firing and shelling along with heavy caliber weapons in Sunderbani sector from 1000 hours", a defence PRO said. Indian army troops guarding the borderline retaliated effectively and strongly, he said, adding that the exchanges of fire were on. The year 2018 has witnessed the highest number of 2,936 ceasefire violations
PM greets soldiers on Army Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday greeted soldiers on the occasion of Army Day, saying the nation is proud of their grit and determination. "I bow to their courage and bravery," he tweeted. He said the countrymen are proud of the grit and determination of the soldiers. Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to mark the taking over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army by then Lt Gen K M Carriappa in 1949 from GeneralFrancis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India. Carriappa later became a Field Marshal.
Taliban claim Kabul truck bomb attack, warn more to follow
The Taliban on Tuesday claimed responsibility for a powerful truck bomb attack in Kabul that ripped through surrounding neighbourhoods, killing at least four people and wounding more than 100, in the latest assault on the Afghan capital. In a grim message, the militants also vowed to carry out more attacks in the city in direct response to the recent appointment of former spymaster and anti-Taliban veteran Amrullah Saleh as interior minister. Monday evening's explosion near a heavily fortified foreign compound shook Kabul and comes as diplomats ramp up efforts to end the 17-year war in Afghanistan, which by some estimates was the world's deadliest conflict in 2018. The force of the blast was felt across the sprawling city, initially causing confusion about the exact location of the attack. It shattered windows of surrounding houses and shops. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid told journalists on WhatsApp that four attackers blew up an explosives-packed truck before entering Green ...
4 killed, 90 injured in Kabul blast
Four people have been confirmed dead and 90 others including 23 children sustained injuries in a powerful blast that rocked Afghan capital Kabul on Monday evening, Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danish has confirmed.
Four Killed, 40 Injured in Kabul Car Bomb Attack
A car bomb attack in a wealthy neighbourhood of the capital of Afghanistan on Monday has killed at least four people and left another 40 people injured, official sources told EFE.