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Explosives recovered in Jharkhand
A huge cache of explosives was recovered from a Maoist hideout in Jharkhand's Lohardagga district, police said on Tuesday.
Safe havens in Afghan neighbourhood harbour terror: Akbaruddin
In a veiled attack on Pakistan, India's Ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin on Monday said that terror offences in Afghanistan are perpetrated by those harboured in safe havens in the country's 'neigbourhood'.In a statement made at the UN Security Council Open Debate on 'The Situation in Afghanistan' Akbaruddin said, "Taliban, aided by their supporters, continue to pursue military operations, perpetrating violence over several parts of Afghanistan. These offences are planned and launched by those harboured in safe havens in the neigbourhood of Afghanistan."Continuing the covert attack on Pakistan, he further added that these sanctuaries have been aiding terror outfits for years. "These sanctuaries have, for years, provided safety for dark agendas of ideologically and operationally fused terror networks like Taliban, Haqqani Network, Daesh, Al Qaeda and its proscribed affiliates Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed," he said.Commenting on the .
Two Palestinians killed in Israel strike on Gaza border: ministry
Two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli air strike on the Gaza border, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry said early Tuesday, with Israel saying they had planted a suspicious object next to the border fence. A ministry spokesman said the bodies of two men had been taken to a hospital in southern Gaza after the 11 pm (2000 GMT) Monday strike. He did not identify them. The Israeli army said in a statement late Monday the men were targeted after planting a device. "Terrorists suspiciously approached the security fence in the southern Gaza Strip and placed an object adjacent to the fence. In response, an (Israeli) aircraft fired towards them," the statement said. Separately on Monday evening, at least 26 Palestinians were shot during renewed protests in northern Gaza, the ministry said. Since months of often violent protests began on March 30, at least 181 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire. The majority have been shot during protests but others have been hit by air ..
India slams UN inaction on drug trade that puts $1 bn in Taliban coffers
India has criticised the world body for not doing enough to cut off the drug trade that is financing the Taliban with over a billion dollars as it continues its military operations with the support of Afghanistan's neighbour.
Safe havens in Afghanistan's neighbourhood provided safety to dark agendas of terror outfits: India
In a veiled reference to Pakistan, India has said safe havens in Afghanistan's neighbourhood have for years provided safety for the "dark agendas" of various terror outfits like the Taliban and the LeT. India also called for crippling the illicit drug trade which provides financial sustenance to these terror outfits. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said at a Security Council debate on Afghanistan Monday that the Taliban, aided by their supporters, continue to pursue military operations perpetrating violence and destruction, like the recent attack in Ghazni, over several parts of Afghanistan. "These offensives are planned and launched by those who are harboured in safe havens in the neighbourhood of Afghanistan. These sanctuaries have, for years, provided safety for the dark agendas of ideologically and operationally-fused terror networks like the Taliban, Haqqani network, Daesh, Al-Qaeda and its proscribed affiliates such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba ..
Trooper injured in J&K militant attack
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was injured on Tuesday when militants attacked the paramilitary forces camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said.
CRPF jawan injured in militant attack in J&K
A CRPF jawan was injured in a militant attack Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, a police official said. Militants opened fire on personnel at the Central Reserve Police Force camp at Newa in Pulwama, the official said. The injured has been identified as CRPF jawan Moyeen Khan, he said. The area has been cordoned off as other security agencies, including the Army, have joined the operation to track down the militants, the official said.
Grenade hurled at CRPF camp, 1 injured
One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel sustained bullet injury in an exchange of fire following a grenade attack at the CRPF camp in Newa area of Pulwama district on Tuesday.Earlier in the day, terrorists hurled a grenade at the camp of 183 battalion of CRPF in Newa. However, the grenade did not explode.The injured CRPF personnel has been admitted to the hospital for treatment.The valley has been witnessing a surge in encounter incidents since the past few months. On September 15, five terrorists were killed in an encounter that broke out in Chowgam area of Kulgam.
India endorses 24-point programme for revitalising UN peacekeeping
India has endorsed a 24-point programme for revitalising the UN peacekeeping operations that is to become the basis of a high-level meeting next week, according to UN sources.
Nepalese peacekeeper injured by government soldier in South Sudan
A Nepalese peacekeeper was injured in an attack by a government soldier in South Sudan, according to UN officials.
Moroccan jihadist suspect expelled from Italy
Rome, Sep 17 (IANS/AKI) Italian authorities have deported a 32-year-old Moroccan accused of glorifying the deadly jihadist attacks in Barcelona last year and of calling for other such attacks, the Interior Ministry said on Monday.
HC for CG word on keeping fishermen from crossing IMBL
The Madras High Court Monday directed the Commandant of the Indian Coast Guard or any other competent authority to be present on September 19 to explain the possibilities of alerting Indian fishermen from crossing the international maritime border, particularly that of Sri Lanka. The officer shall explain as to whether there could be any Navy or Coast Guard ship that can provide signal for a two-way communication with Indian fishing boats through transponders, the court said. "The additional director of state fisheries department is directed to submit a detailed technical know-how as to how the fishing boat transponders and towers operate. Besides, a report as to whether fishermen of Nagapattinam to Rameswaram regions can be provided transponders and VHF handsets," a division bench of Justice S Manikumar and Justice Subramonium Prasad said. The bench passed the interim order on a public interest litigation (PIL)moved by Fishermen Care, a fishermen rights organisation, seeking a ...
AAI to prepare proj report for Sri Lanka's Palaly airport
State-owned Airports Authority of India (AAI) will prepare a detailed project report for development of Palaly airport in Sri Lanka. This would be the first project for the AAI in the island nation and "we are trying to get engaged with our neighbours", an AAI official said. In a release issued on Monday, the AAI said it has signed an agreement with External Affairs Ministry for "preparation of a Detailed Project Report for development of Palaly airport in Sri Lanka". Palaly airport is in northern Sri Lanka. The official said all the technical and design aspects would be covered in the DPR, which is expected to be completed in three months time. "The AAI has developed more than 60 airports in metro and non-metro cities in India and now the AAI wants to leverage its expertise to other countries on a bigger scale," the release said. The AAI manages more than 120 airports in different parts of the country.
Police nearing its goal of ending militancy in J&K: DGP
Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbag Singh Monday said the force was "near" its goal of "completely finishing" militancy in the state. On his maiden visit to the winter capital after taking over as the acting DGP early this month, Singh said several successful operations were conducted against militants in the last week referring to the killing of 15 terrorists in five separate operations between September 11 and 15. Jammu and Kashmir police has been fighting militancy for the last so many years and keeping in view our capabilities, we are near our goal of completely finishing militancy in the state, Singh said in his address to the state's police personnel. We are premier stake holders in peace, the DGP said, adding police had the dual responsibility of being the custodian as well as maintainer of peace in the state. Singh complimented the security forces for the successful operation at Kakriyal in Reasi district which resulted in the killing of three Pakistani ...
Fresh proof of Ukraine downing flight MH17: Russia
Russia on Monday claimed it had proof Ukraine was behind the 2014 downing of a passenger aircraft that claimed the lives of all 298 people on board.
People commemorate 100th anniversary of Battle of Haifa at Lotus Temple
Around 300 distinguished guests gathered at the Bahai House of Worship -- popularly known as Lotus Temple -- to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Haifa, according to a press statement issued Monday. The event was jointly organised Sunday by the Bahai community of India, Maharaja Gaj Singhji II of Marwar-Jodhpur and Yaduveer K C Wadiyar of Mysore and distinguished guests included government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, Army officers, members of Parliament and representatives of civil society, it said. President Ram Nath Kovind had sent a message to mark the function in which he remarked that "400 Indian soldiers from the Jodhpur and Mysore Lancers, carrying only swords and lances, braved the advanced artillery and machine guns of the adversaries to liberate the city of Haifa and displayed valour, courage and heroism in the face of seemingly impossible odds". Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his written message to mark the function, conveyed his greetings
Explosive materials recovered in Jharkhand
Security forces on Monday recovered explosive materials during an anti-naxal drive in Lohardaga district of Jharkhand, police said. The combing operation by the CRPF's 158 Battalion and other security forces took place at Dhingur Pani under Pesrar police station. The security personnel recovered 68 pressure cookers, 15 electronic detonators, power gel explosives and sodium nitrate among other things, a police officer said.
Fallen soldier was home following his 18-year-old son's death
"Shoot me if you want to, but don't ask me questions" -- these were the last words of Mukhtar Ahmad Malik, a Territorial Army jawan shot dead by militants in Kashmir on Monday when he had gone home following his son's death, according to officials. Lance Naik Malik's son died on September 15 after battling for life at an Army hospital for four days following an accident. Giving details of the incident, officials said the family was preparing for 'Rasm-e-Chauram' (post-death ritual) when militants barged into the house of 43-year-old Malik at Churat village in the militancy-hit Kulgam district of South Kashmir. According to eyewitnesses, the officials said, militants tracked the movement of his friend and reached the residence and started looking for Malik, who belonged to 162 battalion of Territorial Army. They found him at the first floor of the house and started questioning him about the deployment of the Army. "Shoot me if you want to, but don't ask me questions," those present at .
Taliban attacks kill 27 members of Afghan security forces
The Taliban launched multiple attacks on Afghan checkpoints as well as police and military bases in different parts of the country, killing at least 27 members of the security forces, Afghan officials said Monday. The attacks and the high casualty toll underscore the difficulties Afghan forces face in trying to secure the country on their own. The Afghan forces have struggled to combat both the Taliban and an Islamic State affiliate since the US and NATO formally ended their combat mission in the country in 2014. In western Farah province, attacks began on Sunday night and killed at least 17 members of the security forces. Fared Bakhtawer, head of the provincial council, said the Taliban attacked police checkpoints across the province and around the provincial capital. A group of Taliban fighters first targeted checkpoints in the district of Push Rod, where 10 policemen died. Another attack struck in Bala Buluk district, where seven were killed and at least three others were abducted .
Difficult to measure the threat posed by 'urban naxals', says Rajnath
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said it was difficult to measure the threat posed by 'urban naxals' but stressed that the "challenges" would be faced accordingly. The term 'urban naxals' came into prominence following the arrest of five Left-wing activists in multi-city raids by the Maharashtra police for their alleged Maoist links. Asked how dangerous the threat was from the 'urban naxals', he quipped: You have asked a very difficult question... What will be its parameters and how it could be measured? As per the feedback, there are certain challenges and we will face these challenges, Singh said in his reply to another question on the arrest of the activists in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon violence. The home minister was talking to reporters at the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters here after inaugurating two pilot projects of high-tech comprehensive integrated border management system (CIBMS) along the International border. The Supreme Court Monday said it .