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Japan hosts multinational drills to intercept weapons at sea
Japan is hosting a multinational security exercise off Tokyo's southern coast aimed at intercepting shipments of missiles and other weapons of mass destruction at sea. Japanese navy sailors and their counterparts from the US and Australia and the South Korean coast guard joined today's exercise. Participants took turns stopping and raiding a target boat found at sea. Journalists observed from the Japanese destroyer Murasame. Thirty countries, including six core members of the Proliferation Security Initiative, participated, along with 20 observers and four non-members. The initiative started in 2003 as part of Washington's effort to block shipments of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as well as missiles to carry them. The initiative does not target any specific country, but North Korea has criticised it in the past.
J&K: 2 terrorists killed in Anantnag encounter
Two terrorists were gunned down by security forces on Wednesday in an ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district.An anti-militancy operation was launched in the district today morning, following an information about the presence of terrorist hiding in the area.The identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorists was not immediately known.Meanwhile, a gun-battle is underway between the forces and terrorists in Kupwara region.In recent months, the state has witnessed a huge spurt in terror activities.On July 24, an army man was killed and two others sustained bullet injuries after terrorists attacked the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) party at Srinagar's Batmaloo area.
Imran Khan, Shahbaz Sharif condemn Quetta attack
PTI-chief Imran Khan and PML-N leader Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday condemned the suspected suicide attack in Quetta, which claimed atleast 25 lives.Imran Khan took to Twitter to say that this attack was to disrupt the "democratic process"."Condemnable terrorist attack in Quetta by enemies of Pak seeking to disrupt our democratic process. Saddened by the loss of innocent lives. Pakistanis must defeat the terrorists' design by coming out in strength to cast their vote," he wrote.Shahbaz Sharif, condemning the deadly suicide attack in Quetta, wrote, "Heart broken to learn of martyrdom of innocent people including police officials & injuries sustained by others in a terrorist attack in Quetta at a time when the people are exercising their democratic right of vote. My profound condolences to the bereaved families."The attack, which took place outside a polling station near Eastern Bypass in Quetta, also injured 30 people, hospital sources confirmed the Geo TV.As per reports, the ...
38 killed in suicide bombings in Syria
As many as 38 people were killed and 37 wounded in a series of bombings and attacks in Syria's Sweida province on Wednesday, authorities said.
Pak polls: 22 killed in Quetta blast, 30 injured
At least 22 people, including three policeman and two children, were killed in a suspected suicide attack, which took place outside a polling station near Eastern Bypass in Quetta on Wednesday.Apart from this, around 30 people are injured, the hospital sources confirmed the Geo TV.As per reports, the explosion took place near a police vehicle, which was on routine patrolling."The suicide bomber blew himself up when police and FC personnel stopped him from entering the station," the police spokesperson said.The injured were shifted to Sandeman Provincial Hospital for treatment and a state of emergency has been declared at the hospital, said DIG Abdul Razzak Cheema.Another explosion took place outside a polling station of NA-200 constituency in Sindh's Larkana city, which left five people wounded.Polling was stopped at the booth following the explosion, which occurred near Shah Muhammad School.Meanwhile, in Balochistan's Dera Murad Jamali city, two people were injured in a firing ...
Some forces trying to break country: Rajyavardhan Rathore
Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Wednesday said that there are some forces outside and within India that are attempting to break the country.Earlier, Rathore attended the wreath laying ceremony of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan Shankar Lal Barala who lost his life in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir."Since ages, our soldiers have protected the country. I salute the CRPF and their courage. They'll always be there to protect the nation. Forces outside and some forces within the nation are attempting to break this country," Rathore told the media here.Barala was killed on Tuesday while two others sustained bullet injuries after terrorists attacked a CRPF party at Batmaloo in Srinagar.In recent months, the state has witnessed a huge spurt in terror activities.
30 killed in bombing near polling station in Pakistan (Third Lead)
At least 30 persons were killed and several injured on Wednesday after a suicide bomber detonated himself near a polling station in Balochistan as millions of voters queued up across Pakistan to elect a new government.
2 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J-K
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were today killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Lal Chowk area of the district this morning following information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said. He said the operation turned into an encounter after terrorists started firing at security forces. Two militants, belonging to the LeT, were killed in the cross- fire, the official said. He said the individual identities of the slain militants was being ascertained. Meanwhile, an exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces was also reported from Keran sector along the Line of Control in north Kashmir Kupwara district, the police said adding that details of the incident were awaited.
'I will either come back after raising the Indian flag in victory or return wrapped in it' (Book Extract) (July 26 is Kargil Diwas)
(Attn Editors: A revised edition of "A Soldier's Diary: Kargil, The Inside Story" by Harinder Baweja is being published on the occasion of Kargil Diwas. Presented below is an exclusive excerpt from the new foreword by G.L. Batra, father of Capt. Vikram Batra, recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest gallantry award.)
Encounter underway in J-K's Anantnag
An encounter is underway between terrorists and security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district.No casualties have been reported so far.On Tuesday, an army man was killed and two others sustained bullet injuries after terrorists attacked the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) party at Srinagar's Batmaloo area.In recent months, the state has witnessed a huge spurt in terror activities.On Sunday, three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were gunned down in an encounter in Wani Mohalla area of Kulgam's Khudwani.On July 13, one CRPF personnel was killed and another seriously injured in a terrorist attack in Anantnag's Sheer Pora.
13 terrorists killed in Egypt
The Egyptian police have killed at least 13 terrorists during a shootout in Arish city in the restive North Sinai province, officials said.
N Korea has begun dismantling key missile site: Trump
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that North Korea has begun the process of dismantling a key missile site.Trump, who addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention here, said the US was pursuing a new future of security and peace in Asia."We are pursuing the denuclearisation of North Korea and a new future of prosperity, security and peace on the Korean Peninsula and all of Asia," CNN quoted Trump, as saying.With regards to the repatriation of mortal remains of the US soldiers killed in the Korean War, Trump said the process "seemed to be going well.""We are also working to bring back the remains of your brothers in arms who gave their lives to Korea and I hope that very soon these fallen warriors will begin coming home to lay at rest in American soil," he said.Trump also thanked the war veterans for their duty to the nation and the sacrifices they made for the country.Last week, a US military newspaper report said North Korea was willing to return the mortal ...
Arms peddler held for supplying ammunition to Maoists in Maharashtra
An illegal arms peddler was arrested here with 407 cartridges that were to be supplied to Maoist camps in Maharashtra's Garchiroli, Delhi Police said on Tuesday.
Maharashtra on boil over quota stir; Mumbai bandh tomorrow
Large-scale violence marred a state-wide protest today by Maratha outfits demanding reservation for the community in Maharashtra, where a constable died and nine other policemen were injured amid suicide attempt by three agitators. Stone-pelting and arson were reported from several parts of the state, which remained on edge today and braced for a Mumbai bandh tomorrow. Agitators clashed with the police and torched vehicles at several places, while Internet services were suspended in rural areas of Aurangabad district to prevent any untoward incident. In Jalna, the police fired in the air to scatter protesters. As the stir for reservation in jobs and education intensified, the Maratha Kranti Morcha, which is spearheading the agitation, is taking its battle to Mumbai where it has called for the shutdown. Another outfit, the Sakal Maratha Samaj, called for a bandh tomorrow in Navi Mumbai and Panvel as well. The impact of today's bandh was more visible in Aurangabad and adjoining ...
Batamaloo attack: Police release picture of suspects
Police today released a CCTV grab of two bike-borne suspects who they believe carried out the attack at Batamaloo in which a CRPF jawan was killed and two others injured. "Identify the suspects involved in today's terror attack at Batamaloo," the Kashmir Zone Police said as it released the photograph on Twitter. The police sought cooperation of the people in tracking the attackers. A CRPF constable, Shankar Lal, was killed while two others injured as terrorists fired upon security forces at Batamaloo in the summer capital here.
AAP govt approves Rs 1 crore ex gratia for kin of martyrs belonging to Delhi
The AAP government today approved the proposal to give an ex gratia of Rs 1 crore to the kin of martyrs belonging to Delhi, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressing the hope that the Centre will take a similar move for the entire country. The decision was approved earlier on April 1, 2015 by the Delhi government, but it faced roadblock after office of the then Lt Governor raised objections. "We announced the scheme a few months after coming to power. But unfortunately the Lt Governor created hurdles and no one was getting the compensation for the past 2-3 years," Kejriwal told reporters. The Delhi government will also provide Group 'C' and 'D' jobs to the kin of the personnel dying during duty, if no other agency offers it, he said. The duties and situations which would qualify for ex gratia -- such as international war and war-like situations among others -- were approved by the Delhi cabinet on February 24, 2016. The scheme will cover personnel serving with armed forces, para
Mali's Sevare airport hit by mortar fire, no casualties
Two mortar rounds landed on central Mali's Sevare airport late Monday in a suspected jihadist attack days ahead of a presidential poll, according to security sources and local authorities. No casualties were reported. Sevare lies close to the regional capital of Mopti and is home to a UN mission (MINUSMA) base as well as to the headquarters of the G5 Sahel anti-terror force which draws troops from Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger. The G5 Sahel's headquarters were hit by a terror attack on June 29, killing three people and two of the attackers. Malians are due to vote in a presidential election on Sunday. Shortly before midnight (GMT) on Monday evening, Sevare's airport "was targeted in a terror attack. Two shells were fired," a foreign security source on the ground told AFP on Tuesday. A Malian security source confirmed the incident. "Both rounds came from the east of the airport. One exploded in the south and the other in the north, close to the fuel depot, which ...
Israel partially reopens only goods crossing with Gaza
Israel partially reopened its only goods crossing with the Gaza Strip today after a two-week closure prompted by border tensions and incendiary kites sparked fears of a severe fuel shortage in the blockaded Palestinian enclave. Fuel trucks began entering through the Kerem Shalom crossing at noon, while food and medicine deliveries that had not been subject to the closure were set to continue. But other types of goods will remain off-limits for now as Israel continues to demand a complete end to the kites and balloons that have been carrying flaming cargo over the border to set alight Israeli farmland. "Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman decided that Kerem Shalom will partially reopen and as of today at 12:00 pm (0900 GMT) it will be possible to transfer gas and fuel into the Gaza Strip, in addition to food and medicine," Lieberman's office said. The statement noted that the number of kites and balloons carrying firebombs into Israeli territory had been reduced but some were still ...
Reuters reporter arrested in Myanmar says he was 'entrapped'
A Reuters journalist charged with breaching a draconian secrecy law told a Myanmar court today he was entrapped by police while reporting with a colleague on a massacre of Rohingya, and had been abused in custody. Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, and Wa Lone, 32, are charged with breaking the Official Secrets Act and face up to 14 years in jail for possessing classified documents relating to security operations in northern Rakhine state. They were arrested last December after reporting on a military crackdown against Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine which the UN has described as "textbook" ethnic cleansing. The journalists had been investigating the extra-judicial killing of 10 Rohingya men in the village of Inn Din -- a massacre in which the military eventually admitted involvement. Giving evidence after seven months of pre-trial hearings, Kyaw Soe Oo said he and Wa Lone were invited to dinner by two police officers and handed secret documents just before they were arrested. "(Officer Naing Lin) gave us .
Two Bangladeshi terror operatives nabbed in Noida
Two alleged Bangladeshi terror operatives were arrested from Uttar Pradesh's Noida on Tuesday in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh's Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) and the West Bengal Police, an official said.