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Turkey detains 2 militants trying to enter parliament
Police in Turkey have detained two suspected left-wing militants who tried to enter the country's parliament with sharp objects and a hoax explosive device, officials said Wednesday. Fahrettin Altun, the presidential communications director, said in a tweet that the suspects were identified as members of the banned Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front, also known as DHKP-C. He called their attempt a "terrorist act against the will and the peace of the nation." The state-run Anadolu Agency said the suspects a woman and a man arrived at the parliament building on Tuesday and tried to take a security official hostage before they were subdued. The suspects were carrying sharp objects and an item that was made to look like a bomb, Anadolu reported. The DHKP-C is considered a terror organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the European Union. The group is responsible for a string of assassinations and bombings in Turkey, including a 2013 suicide bomb attack on the U.S. Embassy in ...
US on verge of defeat, claims chief Taliban negotiator
The Taliban's chief negotiator has claimed that the US is on the verge of defeat and will quit Afghanistan soon "either of their own accord or they will be forced out", the media reported.
Maj Gen A K Dhingra appointed as the first Special Operations Division Commander
Ace Special Forces operative and Sri Lanka war veteran Major General AK Dhingra has been appointed as the first head of country's first tri-services Special Operations Division comprising commandos from all three services.The Armed Forces Special Operations Division has been set up by the government to undertake joint operations by three services and will have elements from the Army's Parachute Regiments SF, Marine Commandos (MARCOS) of the Navy and the Garud Commandos of the Indian Air Force."Maj Gen Dhingra is a Special Forces veteran and is from the elite 1 Para Special Forces Regiment. He has done Special Operations courses in the US also and has been appointed as the first chief of the AFSOD," Army sources said.The officer was also part of the Indian Peacekeeping Force Operations in Sri Lanka and has seen real combat from close quarters, they said.The new division will work under the tri-services Integrated Defence Staff and will get its headquarters as per ongoing discussions in
Protest allowed in democracy, not stone pelting: Roopa Ganguly
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha member Roopa Ganguly on Wednesday criticised All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) for allegedly creating disruptions during BJP chief Amit Shah's roadshow in Kolkata saying, a protest is allowed in a democracy, but 'throwing stones is not a protest.'"Anyone can protest but it doesn't mean tearing down all the posters. It is not legal. TMC people can stand to give a speech but the question is tearing poster-banner and throwing stones is not protest", Ganguly told ANI.She also denied any role of BJP workers in smashing of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's bust inside Vidyasagar college premises and said, "The route of our roadshow was not inside the Vidyasagar College and we were peacefully following the road-show. Our party workers were nowhere near the Vidyasagar statue. The stone pelting has started from inside the college and the way West Bengal Chief Minister promptly reached the place, people are questioning her intentions. This drama will no ...
UNSC sanctions terror group ISIS' South Asia Branch
The UN has sanctioned ISIS' South Asia Branch, a terrorist group formed in 2015 by a Pakistani national and a former commander of the TTP, for its links with al-Qaeda and involvement in several deadly attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan that killed over 150 people. The United Nations Security Council's 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee on Tuesday sanctioned Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - Khorasan (ISIL-K), which is also known as 'ISIS' South Asia Branch, ISIL Khorasan, Islamic State's Khorasan Province' and 'South Asian Chapter of ISIL'. The listing comes two weeks after the Sanctions Committee designated Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as "global terrorist" on May 1, capping a decade-long effort by India and its allies including the US, the UK, France to sanction the mastermind of several attacks in India, including the 2001 Parliament attack and the February 14 Pulwama terror attack which killed 40 CRPF soldiers. The group is now subject to assets freeze, .
Destruction of Vidyasagar statue insult to people of Bengal by BJP: Ahmed Patel
Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel on Wednesday condemned the smashing of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's statue terming it an insult to the people of West Bengal.Taking to micro-blogging website Twitter, Patel wrote, "We condemn the destruction of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's statue. This insult to the people of Bengal by BJP will never be forgiven. Greed for power will see the BJP dismantle every icon of Bengal, their legacy and the culture that they helped build."Patel's statement comes a day after clashes broke out during BJP president Amit Shah's roadshow in Kolkata on Wednesday. Security forces later got down to control the situation but a statue of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was vandalised at Vidyasagar College during the clashes.Shah too had condemned the violence at his roadshow and accused "TMC goons of resorting to violence due to frustration".On Tuesday a BJP delegation also met the ECI in connection with the clashes and urged it to bar West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Policeman dies at training centre
A 52-year-old Delhi police personnel has died at a training centre in Delhi, police said on Wednesday. The deceased, Suresh Kaushik, was taken to a hospital after he complained of uneasiness on Tuesday night. Kaushik died during treatment at the hospital, the police said. Kaushik was undergoing training as an assistant sub-inspector of police at the training centre in Wazirabad since April 1, the police added.
Afghanistan: Prison riot kills 4 inmates, 33 injured including police
Four inmates lost their lives while 33 others, including 20 police officers, were injured after riots broke out at the Pul-e-Charkhi prison here on Tuesday (local time).The clash began after the police started searching some cells at the prison, according to Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior Affairs."Attorney General Office and Ministry of Interior Affairs had ordered a search of Special Narcotics Blocks of Pul-e-Charkhi Prison. Four buildings were searched in the morning. But later violence broke out at midday during the search of remaining buildings after a group of prisoners attacked police, injuring 10 police officers," Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesman from the ministry, told Xinhua.The police personnel fired in the air during the face-off, which saw the inmates trying to grab the police forces' weapons. The situation was later brought under control.Investigations have been launched into the incident.
Sudan army, protesters agree 3 year transition: General
Sudanese army rulers and protest leaders Wednesday agreed on a three-year transition period for transferring power to a full civilian administration, a general announced. "We agreed on a transitional period of three years," Lieutenant General Yasser al-Atta, a member of the military council that took power after the ouster of longtime leader Omar al-Bashir, told reporters. Atta said a final agreement on the sharing of power, including the forming of the next ruling body -- the sovereign council -- will be signed with the protest movement, the Alliance for Freedom and Change, within 24 hours. "We vow to our people that the agreement will be completed fully within 24 hours in a way that it meets the people's aspirations," Atta said. He said of the three-year transitional period, the first six months will be allocated to signing peace accords with rebels in the country's war zones. The army generals had initially insisted on a two-year transition period, while the protest leaders wanted .
UP: GRP inspector arrested for looting businessman
Saharanpur Police has arrested a Government Railway Police (GRP) inspector and two others for allegedly robbing a businessman in Saharanpur.Superintendent of Police, GRP Abhishek Yadav said, "Lalit was the incharge of the control room in Agra. He has been arrested by Saharanpur Police based on a loot case against him. Two others also have been arrested. Two other GRP personnel are wanted. They've been suspended and matter is being probed."The police said that GRP inspector Lalit looted Rs 8.43 lakh from the businessman in the wee hours on May 13.Upon arrest, Rs 4.94 lakh was recovered from the possession of the accused.
Syria TV says 6 killed in insurgent attack on displaced camp
Syrian state TV says six people were killed when insurgents lobbed missiles into a government-controlled displaced people's camp in the country's northwest. Al-Ikhbariya TV said the dead from Tuesday's attack on the Nayrab camp southeast of Aleppo city included two children. An Al-Ikhbariya journalist in Aleppo said the missiles landed around sunset, when Muslims observing the holy month of Ramadan break their fast. The camp houses displaced Syrians and Palestinian refugees who have been living in Syria. The attack on Nayrab comes amid an unprecedented escalation between the government and insurgents who have a last foothold in northwestern Syria, adjacent to Aleppo city. Government troops have been advancing on the insurgent stronghold that is home to 3 million people, gaining ground on its southern edge and displacing tens of thousands.
Jaisalmer to host Army Scout Masters Competition
The International Army Scout Masters Competition, as a part of International Army Games, will be organised under the aegis of Konark Corps at Jaisalmer from 24 July to 17 August.
At least 3 killed in suicide car bombing in Somali capital
A police officer says a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at the gate of a district headquarters in Somalia's capital, killing at least three people. Capt. Mohamed Hussein says the bomber tried to enter the Warta Nabada district headquarters, which is close to the presidential palace in Mogadishu. Three other people were injured in the attack on Tuesday claimed by the al-Shabab extremist group. The bombing was the first since the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Security in Mogadishu has been tightened as the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab usually steps up attacks during Ramadan.
Feeding hungry child more satisfactory than my survival in Pulwama attack: CRPF soldier (IANS Exclusive)
Getting a new life after surviving the Pulwama terror attack was okay but to feed a paralysed child was really a "satisfactory moment", said CRPF's Head Constable Iqbal Singh, after a video of him feeding the hungry child on a Srinagar street went viral on social media on Tuesday.
Three enter showroom for test drive, flee with SUV
A brand new sports utility vehicle (SUV) was stolen allegedly by three men who had walked into a showroom in Greater Noida for a test drive, police said Tuesday. The incident took place on Sunday at the Hyundai showroom in Greater Noida's Kasna area, they said. "The trio had entered the showroom posing as customers. After a walk around inside the showroom they showed interest in an SUV, a Creta, but soon took out a pistol to intimidate a salesman," a police official said. "Next they got into the car and sped away from the showroom," the official said. An FIR for loot was registered against the trio following a complaint from the representatives of the showroom, Station House Officer (SHO) of the Kasna police station Ajay Kumar said. "The three accused are yet to be identified and the Creta is to be tracked. We have taken up a probe and will soon nab the culprits," he said.
Shah's roadshow stoned, Trinamool student wing blamed
Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) activists allegedly pelted stones at BJP president Amit Shah's roadshow convoy triggering violent clashes in which three motorbikes were set ablaze in the College Street area here on Tuesday.
Northern Army Commander reviews security situation, counter-terrorism operations in J-K
Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, arrived here on Tuesday to review the prevailing security situations in the Valley.He was accompanied by the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen KJS Dhillon during his visit to the hinterland formation in South Kashmir.He was briefed by local commanders on the existing security situation and the measures taken to ensure close coordination with all government agencies towards maintaining vigil and peace in the Valley.Expressing satisfaction over the synergetic conduct of the entire security apparatus, the Army Commander urged the forces to take necessary steps to ensure adequate domination and security of the lines of communication so as to keep them open and safe for the general public.
Jaisalmer gets ready to hold International Army Scouts Competition 2019
International Army Scout Masters Competition as a part of International Army Games will be organised under the aegis of Konark Corps at Jaisalmer from July 24 to 17 August 17, said Defence spokesperson Colonel Aman Anand on Tuesday."The International Army Scout Masters Competition will witness the participation of the Mechanised Infantry scout teams of eight countries including Russia, which is the founding member of this format of International Army Games," Anand said.Col Anand also said that there is an ongoing visit by delegations from Russia and other participating countries to the Jaisalmer military station and the visiting officials were impressed by the arrangements at the venue where the competition is to be held."The Russian delegation, senior military and diplomatic dignitaries from other participating countries are on a visit to the Jaisalmer Military Station from May 14 to 15. The delegates were shown and briefed on the special training facilities created at Jaisalmer and .
Shah's roadshow stoned, Trinamool backers blamed
Trinamool Congress Chhatra ParishadA activists allegedly pelted stones at BJP President Amit Shah's roadshow here on Tuesday, triggering clashes in which three motorbikes were set ablaze in the College Street area.
Amid uneasy calm, Sri Lanka extends nationwide curfew
Amid an uneasy calm, Sri Lanka on Tuesday imposed a nationwide curfew for a second night after two days of anti-Muslim violence in the wake of the Easter bombings and warned that rioters will be dealt with maximum force.