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Casualties as suicide bomber hits Kabul sports club: officials
A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a sports club in Kabul on Wednesday, killing at least one person and wounding three, officials said, in the latest attack in the Afghan capital. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which interior ministry spokesman Najib Danish said happened in a heavily Shiite neighbourhood of Kabul.
Assam Rifles ambushed in Manipur
Insurgents ambushed a column of Assam Rifles in Manipur's Chandel district on Wednesday but there were no casualties, police said.
2 Russians military spies charged with attempted murder of Skirpals with deadly nerve agent
British prosecutors on Wednesday charged two Russian nationals, described as officers from the Russian military intelligence service GRU, with the attempted murder of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter with a deadly nerve agent in the UK earlier this year. There was "sufficient evidence" to charge two Russian nationals, Scotland Yard said. The suspects, named as Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov, believed to be in their 40s and using the names as aliases, Scotland Yard and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said in a statement. In an update to the House of Commons, British Prime Minister Theresa May pointed the finger of blame directly at the Russian government. She said: "Based on a body of intelligence, the government has concluded that the two individuals named by the police and CPS are officers from the Russian military intelligence service, also known as the GRU. "The GRU is a highly disciplined organisation with a well-established chain of command. So this was not a .
Russia confirms air strikes on Syria's Idlib
The Russian military on Wednesday confirmed air strikes were carried out on Syria's last major rebel stronghold Idlib with warplanes targeting the "terrorist" Al-Nusra Front on Tuesday. "Four planes of the Russian group at the Khmeimim airbase inflicted strikes by high-precision weapons on objects of the Al-Nusra Front terrorist group in the Idlib province," the Russian military's spokesman Igor Konashenkov said in a statement. He said the strikes were conducted on September 4 "during the dark time of day," without specifying if it was early morning or night time. "The strike was conducted on terrorist stockpiles located outside residential areas, where unmanned aerial vehicles were stored, Konashenkov said. A warehouse which stored portable air-defence systems and drone launch zones for attacks on Russia's Khmeimim airbase and towns in provinces Aleppo and Hama were also targeted, he added. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Tuesday that at least nine ...
Search operation launched in Baramulla
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation on Wednesday in a forested area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district.
Wanted criminal injured in encounter: Police
A wanted criminal and two cops were injured in an encounter in Kandhai area here on Wednesday, a senior police official said. The encounter took place near Ganaideeh village when a police team stopped a bike carrying three persons and they started firing, Superintendent of Police Dev Ranjan Verma said. In exchange of fire wanted criminal Javed and two constables Vishwas Kumar and Bhola were injured, he said. Javed was wanted in connection with a number of cases, including murder and loot. The injured were admitted to a hospital where their condition was stated to be stable, he added.
'UP youth killed in Pulwama in gunfight between militants and security personnel'
A labourer from Uttar Pradesh was killed Wednesday in exchange of fire between militants and security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said. Militants opened fire on a patrol party of the security forces at Haji Darpora in Litter area of Pulwama, a police official said. The security forces retaliated, leading to a brief gunfight between the two sides, he said. Arjun Kumar, a 17-year-old labourer hailing from Bareily in Uttar Pradesh, was hit by a stray bullet in the head, the official said, adding the injured was rushed to SKIMS hospital here from treatment but succumbed to the injuries. Soon after the exchange of fire, security forces cordoned off the area and launched search operation to track down the militants, the official said.
Police chief killed in Afghan bomb attack
A district police chief was killed following a bomb attack by the Taliban in Afghanistan's Badghis province, police said on Wednesday.
Taliban key commander among 7 killed in Afghanistan
Taliban key commander Mullah Ghousuding was among 7 persons killed on Wednesday in a blast outside Qala-e-Naw, the capital of Afghanistan's western Badghis province, police said.
Israel closes sole people crossing with Gaza after riot: Army
The Israeli army said Wednesday it was closing its sole crossing for people with the Gaza Strip following a riot there, just 10 days after it reopened it. "Yesterday a violent riot was instigated in the area of the Erez crossing, with the participation of hundreds of Palestinian rioters," the army said in a statement. "Subsequently, it was decided to close the Erez crossing until the damage caused by the rioters will be repaired.
Official: Roadside bomb kills 2 police in NW Afghanistan
An Afghan official says at least two police officers, including a district police chief, have been killed by a roadside bomb in northwestern Badghis province. Jamshid Shahabi, spokesman for the provincial governor, says Ismail Khan, chief of police for the Muqar district, was on patrol when his vehicle struck a roadside bomb, killing him and a fellow officer. Shahabi said Khan died of his wounds at a hospital late Tuesday night. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but Shahabi blamed Taliban insurgents, who are active in the province and have previously carried out similar attacks in Baghdis.
Security forces, militants exchange fire in Pulwama
A brief exchange of fire took place Wednesday between militants and security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said. Militants opened fire on a patrol party of security forces at Haji Darpora in Pulwama, a police official said. Security forces retaliated, leading to brief exchange of fire between the two sides, he said, adding there were no casualties. Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched search operations to track down the militants, the official said.
Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in Rajouri, intruder killed
Army troops foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir and killed an intruder Wednesday, an Army officer said. A suspicious movement was picked up along the LoC in Rajouri Sector in the early hours. "One intruder was spotted and was challenged. The intruder opened fire on troops closing in and the Army retaliated effectively," the officer said. In the exchange of fire, the intruder was killed and his body handed over to local police, he said. Further details are awaited.
RR troopers attacked in J&K's Pulwama
Militants attacked a patrol party of the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday, police said.
Five cadres of banned outfits arrested In Manipur : Police
Security forces arrested five cadres belonging to different proscribed outfits from separate areas of Manipur, police said Tuesday. A combined team of Manipur police and Assam Rifles held one woman cadre of banned United National Liberation Front (UNLF) from Leitanpokpi area in Imphal East district on Tuesday, a police statement said. In another search operation the same day, security forces arrested an active member of proscribed militants organisation Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from Andro Lupaochum Leikai in Imphal East district. A member of proscribed militant outfit Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) was held from Wangkhei Loumanbi area in Imphal East district on Saturday, it added. The same day, two cadres of proscribed outfit Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) were held from a check gate at Chini Ingkhol in Bishnupur district, it said.
UK extends support to NATO troops in Afghanistan
100 Welsh Guards were added to the NATO troops in Afghanistan during United Kingdom (UK) Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson's visit in Kabul last week, UK's Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.The troops are the first of the 440 additional personnel that will be deployed by the UK for the NATO forces. The addition will see the UK become the third largest contributor to troops in Afghanistan with 1,100 personnel, TOLO News reported."We remain absolutely committed to building an Afghanistan that is a strong security partner for decades to come. A secure and stable Afghanistan helps keep the streets of the UK safe. The uplift of UK personnel not only underlines our commitment to Afghanistan and regional security, but also to the Alliance that has been the cornerstone of our defence for 70 years," Williamson said."Thousands of our personnel stand shoulder-to-shoulder with NATO allies around the world. Those here in Afghanistan are just one example of Global Britain in action. The ...
Six protesters killed in southern Iraq rally
Six people were killed Tuesday in the southern Iraqi city of Basra in ongoing unrest, as protesters rally against economic woes and the dire state of public services. "Six demonstrators were killed and more than 20 wounded," said Mehdi al-Tamimi, head of the government's human rights council in Basra province. Security forces "directly opened fire on protesters," he said. Medical sources previously said two demonstrators were killed on Tuesday as thousands of people rallied outside the local government headquarters in Basra. During the protests, some people in the crowd hurled Molotov cocktails and fireworks at the government building, while security forces responded with tear gas and by firing shots into the air. Around 15 members of the security forces were injured in the clashes, the medical sources said. Earlier on Tuesday, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said an investigation had been launched into the death of another protester the day before. Addressing his weekly press ..
Doctor among 7 arrested for looting medicines worth Rs 2 crore
Seven people, including a doctor, have been arrested for looting medicines worth Rs 2 crore when the consignment was being transported in a lorry last month, the police said Tuesday. The accused were arrested Monday and the looted drugs recovered from them. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vaibhav Krishna, the consignment was looted near Amrala Gate on the intervening night of August 13 and 14. The medicine consignment was being transported from a warehouse in Partapur in Meerut to Agra. Besides the looted medicines, the police 100 cartons of medicines that had stolen from Haryana by the accused. The robbers were identified as Sanjoo, Surendra, Omveer, Rishi, Aslam and Sonu, natives of Delhi and Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh. The doctor was identified as Anil Kumar. He was allegedly involved in selling the looted medicines to medical stores, the SSP said. An SUV, two trucks, two country-made pistols with three live cartridges, and four knives have been seized from them. ..
Speculative articles which undermine morale of J-K cops should be avoided: Vaid
Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police S P Vaid Tuesday said the state police has been fighting a proxy war for decades and any speculative reporting, which can affect the morale of the cops, should be avoided. "@JmuKmrPolice has been fighting a proxy war for decades which requires a lot of courage & determination of the men & officers of JKP. Speculative articles which undermine their morale should be avoided," he said in a tweet. Vaid was responding to TV news channel reports that the Union Home Ministry was not "satisfied" with the state police and was looking for a replacement for Vaid. "As regards to transfer, it's routine matter & prerogative of the govt," he added. The Home Ministry also put the speculations to rest, saying it has commended the work done by the Jammu and Kashmir Police on more than one occasion. "MHA has denied reports that it is unhappy with Jammu & Kashmir police. On more than one occasion, MHA has commended the work done by J&K ...
Indian Army contingent flies to Israel to take part in centenary celebrations of liberation of Haifa
A contingent of the Indian Army's 61 Cavalry based here flew to Israel on Tuesday to participate in the centenary celebrations of liberation of Haifa by the Indian troops. The nine-men contingent is being led by Major Arpit Rathee, defence spokesperson Colonel Sombit Ghosh said. The contingent flew to Israel from New Delhi. A mounted cavalry force comprising the Jodhpur Lancers, the Hyderabad Lancers and the Mysore Lancers had liberated the city of Haifa from the occupation of Turkey in an unparalleled mounted cavalry charge a hundred years ago. "A large number of soldiers from Rajasthan including the leader of the charge Major Dalpat Singh had laid down their lives in the bold action. Present day 61 Cavalry Regiment is the new avatar of amalgamation of the Jodhpur and Mysore Lancers and hence the custodian of this great historical heritage," he said. Haifa Day is celebrated by the government of Israel in September every year. Being the centenary year of liberation, the celebrations ..