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Mine kills three children in rebel-held east Ukraine
Three children were killed and another injured Sunday in a landmine blast in rebel-held eastern Ukraine, which remains littered with explosives left behind by the four-year war. The explosion happened in the industrial frontline city of Gorlivka, 30 kilometres north of the rebel area's de facto capital Donetsk, separatist "defence minister" Eduard Basurin told AFP. The wounded child was hospitalised, he added. The blast was the latest incident in a string of deadly explosions to hit the unrecognised Russian-backed republic over the past few weeks. On Saturday, three people were injured in an explosion in Donetsk, including a candidate for the post of the self-proclaimed republic's leader. In August, the head of the Donetsk People's Republic, Alexander Zakharchenko died in a bombing at a cafe in broad daylight. More than 10,000 people have been killed since the rebel insurgency broke out in the eastern Donetsk and Lugansk regions in April 2014 following Russia's annexation of Crimea ...
Soldier injured in explosion near LoC
A soldier was injured in a landmine explosion on Sunday near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
GoC-in-C Northern Command visits Kashmir, reviews operational preparedness of Army
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC-in-C) of the Army's Northern Command, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Sunday visited Kashmir to review the operational preparedness of the force. Lt Gen Ranbir Singh visited troops deployed in the hinterland in north and central Kashmir today, an Army spokesman said. He said the GoC-in-C Northern Command reviewed the operational preparedness of the force in the Valley. The Army commander complimented all ranks of the force for their unwavering dedication, selfless devotion and high morale, the spokesman said.
Thousands in first big protest against Burkina leader
Thousands of opposition supporters took to the streets of the Burkinabe capital Ouagadougou on Saturday, the first major protest against the leadership of President Roch Marc Christian Kabore. "No to insecurity, terrorism, to corruption, to unemployment," chanted the protesters in the first such march organised by the opposition since the election of President Kabore in November 2015. "We are here because the country is in danger," said opposition leader Zephyrin Diabre, rejoicing in "the very, very strong mobilisation". Burkina Faso, which borders Mali and Niger, has been the scene of deadly jihadist attacks since 2015. The north and east of the country have been the worst hit while central Ouagadougou has been targeted three times in two years, leaving 60 people dead. Eight soldiers were killed by a blast in northern Burkina Faso on Wednesday, in the latest blow to the poor Sahel country. On Sunday, three miners -- a Burkinabe national, an Indian and a South African -- were seized .
Boko Haram has been repelled, Cameroon's leader declares
Cameroon's president says Boko Haram has been defeated in the country, the first such announcement since he declared war on the extremist group four years ago. President Paul Biya spoke during his first visit to the Far North region since 2012 as he campaigned ahead of the October 7 election. The 85-year-old has led Cameroon since 1982 and is likely to win as the fractured opposition has been unable to put forward a strong candidate. Speaking at a rally in Maroua, Biya said he would focus on rebuilding what has been destroyed "now that terrorism has been defeated." Cameroon's Far North has been the target of suicide bombings and other attacks by Boko Haram fighters who spilled over the border from Nigeria. Nearly a quarter-million people have been displaced.
Search on for abducted Bihar bank manager
Police in Bihar on Sunday continued to search for a bank manager who was abducted three days ago.
UN envoy says hard to hold Libya elections in December
The UN envoy to Libya told AFP that it will be difficult to hold elections as hoped on December 10, following a new wave of fighting in the North African nation. "There is still a lot to do. It may not be possible to respect the date of December 10," Ghassan Salame said in an interview. Rival Libyan leaders agreed to a Paris-brokered deal in May to hold a nationwide poll by the end of the year. But Salame said that polls may not be organised before "three or four months". "We can hold elections in the near future, yes. But certainly not now," he added in the interview on Saturday evening at the highly fortified UN mission in Tripoli. Militia clashes in Tripoli's suburbs have left more than 100 people dead since late August. Libya remains divided between the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) based in Tripoli and a rival administration in the east that enjoys support from Egypt, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. The GNA was set up under a 2015 UN-brokered deal that raised
BSF trooper shoots self in J&K
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper shot and killed himself in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said on Sunday.
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi lauds Indian Air Force
Praising the Indian Air Force for their valour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India will always be 'indebted' to its air warriors.Addressing the nation through the 48th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', the Prime Minister said that the Indian Air Force has time and again protected the nation on various occasions."Be it relief and rescue operation or disaster management nation is indebted to our air warriors for their commendable work. During natural calamity like floods, storms, wildlife fires their spirit to provide relief to countrymen has been exemplary," he said as the Indian Air Force will be celebrating its 86th anniversary on October 8.Underling the number of women in the air defence forces, Prime Minister Modi said that the Indian Air Force has set an example in ensuring gender equality by "opening doors of all its wings to the daughters."He said that India can proudly say that along with men, women power is also contributing equally to .
Modi hails IAF for protecting nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Indian Air Force (IAF) for protecting the nation during wars and for its contribution towards disaster relief operations.
Mann ki Baat: PM Modi hails Indian soldiers for peacekeeping efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised on the importance of 'Parakram Parv' to raise awareness about Indian soldiers' contributions towards maintaining peace.Addressing the nation through his radio programme - 'Mann ki Baat', the Prime Minister said, "Yesterday, 1.25 billion Indians celebrated Parakram Parv. We remembered the 2016 surgical strike when our soldiers gave a befitting reply to those waging a proxy war in the garb of terrorism. The Armed forces organised exhibitions at various places so that the citizens, especially the youth get to know our might and also the capability valour and sacrifices of our soldiers. Parakram Parv reminds the youth of the glorious traditions of our armed forces and inspires us to preserve the unity and integrity of our country.""I attended one such programme in the land of the brave - Jodhpur. It is now clear that our soldiers will give a befitting reply to those who try to disrupt the atmosphere of peace and progress in our country. We
Policeman killed in militant attack in Shopian
A policeman was killed in a militant attack on a police station in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Sunday, police said. "Terrorists in District Shopian fired indiscriminately on Police Station Shopian. The attack was repulsed by alert jawans," a police spokesman said. He said in this incident, constable Saqib Mir sustained injuries and was evacuated to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. However, the injured jawan succumbed to injuries, the spokesman said. Police have registered a case and investigation has been initiated in the matter, he said.
Policeman killed in J&K militant attack
A policeman was killed on Sunday during a militant attack on a police station in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, authorities said.
Militants attack police station in Kashmir, cop injured
A policeman was injured critically in a militant attack on a police station in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district Sunday, a police official said. Militants opened indiscriminate fire on the police station in south Kashmir early today, the official said. The injured policeman has been admitted to a hospital in a critical condition, he said. Further details are awaited.
Kerala police arrest racket kingpin after firing warning shot
An alleged kingpin of a money lending racket in Kerala was arrested Saturday by police personnel of that state after they fired a warning shot in the air. His arrest comes after he got himself 'freed' from police custody months ago with the help of his men while being taken to Kerala. He has been allegedly absconding since then. "Kerala police fired one round in the air. It was a warning shot to arrest P Maharajan," a senior police officer told PTI. Maharajan is the main accused in a moneylending racket involving crores of Rupees. He also faced complaints of cheating and charging exorbitant rates of interest. In July, following his arrest, Maharajan was "freed," when he was taken in a vehicle by Kerala police personnel to their state on the Salem-Kochi highway in Tamil Nadu. A gang of his supporters in two vehicles had "freed" him from police custoday and he had made good his escape. According to airport sources, Maharajan will be taken to Kozhikode by an early morning ...
Ready to work with T'gana police to develop specific
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working with paramilitary forces in the country and can also do so with the Telangana police to develop specific equipment for the force, its Chairman G Satheesh Reddy said Saturday. "I request police officers in this state to interact with us and we can develop equipment required for your specific applications. We can work together," he said. Reddy, who is also Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, made a presentation on "Defence Technologies: A critical aid for police modernisation" at the RBVRR Telangana State Police Academy here. "We have a particular directorate created to work with the paramilitary forces. You have seen some of the technologies. We have the capabilities and we can develop these technologies and give them to the armed forces today," he said. Cyber security is one of the important areas on which the DRDO is working, Reddy said.
Catalan separatists clash with police as tensions mount
Clashes between Catalan separatists and police in Barcelona left 14 people injured and led to six arrests Saturday as tensions boiled over days before the anniversary of the Spanish region's illegal referendum on secession, which ended in violent raids by security forces. Separatists tossed and sprayed colored powder at police officers, filling the air with a thick rainbow cloud and covering anti-riot shields and police vans. Some protestors threw eggs and other objects and engaged with the police line, which used batons to keep them back. The clashes erupted after local Catalan police intervened to form a barrier when a separatist threw purple paint on a man who was part of another march of people in support of Spanish police demanding a pay raise. Officers used batons to keep the opposing groups apart. There were more confrontations as the separatists tried to enter Barcelona's main city square where 3,000 people supporting Spanish police had ended their march. Separatists shouted .
15 Naxals surrender in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh
As many as 15 Naxals including a couple surrendered Saturday in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Sukma district, police said. The rebels, four of them carrying cash rewards on their heads, turned themselves in before police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials in Sukma town, said Superintendent of Police Abhishek Meena. Of the surrendered Naxals, Kunjam Kosa (28) who was active as Machkot Local Guerrilla Squad commander under Kangerghati Area Committee of Maoists, was the "most dreaded one", he said. Kosa was carryingareward of Rs 5 lakh on his head. Kosa's wife Kunjam Parvati (25), member of the same group, also surrendered. She was carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on her head, Meena added. Besides, Korram Enka (28), a member of Chetna Natya Manch (a cultural wing of Naxals) and Kuhram Dula (25), a militia commander, both with rewards of Rs 1 lakh each on their heads, were among thosesurrendered, the officer said. In their statements, the surrendered rebels said .
American tourist rescued in U'khand
An American tourist who was stranded for the past two days in Alkapuri glacier in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district was evacuated by paramilitary soldiers on Saturday. Jeffrey Kim, 55, was spotted by a group of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) soldiers who were out on a training schedule near Alkapuri bank, the point where the Alaknanda river originates, ITBP sources said. The US tourist was in a bad shape as he was going without food for two days, they said. The soldiers brought him down to Mana village where he was handed over to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) for medical care, they added.
Goa party condemns Minister calling Goans, Portuguese siblings
The Goa Suraksha Manch, a regional political party, has condemned state PWD Minister Sudin Dhavalikar's recent comment referring to Goans and Portuguese as "brothers and sisters".