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2 Saudi nationals among 3 detained on R-Day in Rajasthan
On Republic Day today, two Saudi nationals and an Indian, carrying a satellite phone, were detained in Pokhran town of Rajasthan for allegedly hatching a conspiracy to disturb peace and harmony, police said. The two suspects from Saudi Arabia were identified as Al Talal Mohammad and Al Samri Mohammad, both in their 40s, they said. The other suspect is Syed Mohsin (41), a resident of Telangana. They were staying a hotel in Pokhran in Jaisalmer district and were detained after a tip-off this morning, Jaisalmer Superintendent of Police Gaurav Yadav said . He said that a satellite phone was recovered from them and they will be interrogated by a joint interrogation team of military intelligence and Jaisalmer police. Possession of satellite phone without authorisation is not allowed in the country. Pokhran police station SHO Manak Ram Bishnoi said that the trio were detained after a joint operation by military intelligence and Jaisalmer police. They were hatching a conspiracy ..
Karnataka celebrates R-Day with pomp, pageantry
Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS Karnataka on Friday celebrated the 69th Republic Day with pomp and pageantry amid tight security.
Italy pledges to recover World War II treasures
Rome, Jan 26 (IANS/AKI) The Italian Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to recover from Serbia eight important Italian works of art that were smuggled out of the country during World War II.
Karnataka Governor unfurls Tricolour to mark Republic Day
Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala on Friday unfurled the Tricolour to mark the 69th Republic Day at the Sam Manekshaw parade ground here amid tight security.
Ashok Chakra conferred posthumously on Garud commando
Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala, a Garud Commando of the Indian Air Force (IAF) who died fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, was on Friday posthumously conferred the Ashok Chakra - the country's highest peacetime gallantry award.
Governor Purohit leads R-Day celebrations in TN
Governor Banwarilal Purohit led the 69th Republic Day celebrations in Tamil Nadu today, unfurling the Indian tricolour at the Marina to mark the occasion. Purohit, who took over as Governor of Tamil Nadu in November 2017, unfurled the tricolour and later took the salute. Members of the armed forces and uniformed personnel took out an impressive march past on Kamaraj Salai along the famous Marina beach here, even as a good number of public had turned up to witness the proceedings. Cultural shows depicting India's diversity were presented by college students and artistes, while the state government showcased its schemes and projects covering various departments by way of floats. The floats predominantly featured the pictures of late Chief Ministers and AIADMK stalwarts, MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa, besides those of the incumbent, K Palaniswami. The armed forces also displayed their floats. Members of the state cabinet including Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam,
Republic Day celebrated in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu celebrated the 69th Republic Day with patriotic fervour on Friday with Governor Banwarilal Purohit unfurling the national flag at the Marina beach here.
Mobile phone services suspended in Valley
Authorities on Friday suspended mobile phone services in Kashmir Valley, snapping both call and internet services on these appliances.
Two militants including one woman arrested in Manipur
Security forces arrested two militants including one woman in Manipur, the police said today. A woman cadre of the proscribed militant outfit People Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PRO) group was arrested from Wangkhei Andro Parking in Imphal East district on Tuesday, a press release issued by Manipur Police said. Another militant of the banned underground outfit United National Liberation Front (UNLF) was arrested by a combined team of Manipur Police and Assam Rifles from Wangjing Sorokhaibam Leikai area in Thoubal district on Wednesday, the release added.
Israel hosts event marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Israel held the annual event on Thursday to mark the UN-sanctioned International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust in Israeli Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial and Museum located in Jerusalem.
US slaps sanctions against Taliban, Haqqani leaders
The Trump administration today slapped sanctions on four Taliban and two Haqqani network leaders for terrorist activities and said Pakistan must work with the US to deny the terror groups safe haven on its soil and target their funding. The four Taliban leaders include Abdul Samad Sani, Abdul Qadeer Basir, Abdul Baseer, Hafiz Mohammed Popalzai, and Maulawi Inayatullah, while Haqqani network leaders as Faqir Muhammad and Gula Khan Hamidi. All six have been designated as global terrorists by the US' Department of Treasury. As a result, all property and interests in property of these persons subject to US jurisdiction are blocked, and the US citizens are prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. "We are targeting six individuals related to the Taliban or Haqqani Network who have been involved in attacks on coalition troops, smuggling of individuals, or financing these terrorist groups," said Sigal Mandelker, Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial ...
Campaign on women's rights to drive 'The Handmaid's Tale' in India
A multi-city campaign questioning women's right and the freedom granted to them is underway as a build up to the Indian premiere of award-winning show "The Handmaid's Tale".
Army veterans address JNU students on R-Day eve
On the eve of Republic Day, some Army veterans, including Param Vir Chakra winners, today addressed students at the Jawaharlal Nehru University here, in order to promote patriotism among them. Speaking at the culmination of JNU's Swami Vivekananda Sports Festival, Major General (retired) G D Bakshi recalled how Indian soldiers emerged victorious in the 1971 war against Pakistan. "Despite our problems in gelling with each other, 1971 saw us in our best. We synergised, political department, armed forces, home and defence ministry, intelligence agencies came together and in 13 days we broke Pakistan into two," Bakshi said, but maintained that war was the last resort. He also appealed to the students to watch documentary "The Fall of Dhaka" that was screened as part of the event, also attended by Param Vir Chakra-awardee Captain (retired) Bana Singh and JNU Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar.
390 gallantry, service awards announced
President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday approved 390 gallantry awards and other Defence decorations for the Armed Forces personnel and others on the 69th Republic Day.
Pakistani protesters call for officer's arrest after killing
Thousands of Pakistanis are rallying in the port city of Karachi to demand the arrest of a police commander charged with killing a 27-year-old aspiring model. Rao Anwar went into hiding after he and other officers killed Naqeeb Ullah earlier this month and then tried to cover it up, saying that Ullah was a Taliban militant killed in a shootout. An investigation later found that Ullah had no ties to the militants. The motive for the Jan 13 killing remains unclear. Today, some 3,000 protesters from Ullah's tribe vowed to continue their sit-in until Anwar is arrested. Anwar has been relieved of duty and barred from leaving Pakistan. Police have carried out several raids while looking for him.
Indian Coast Guard detains Sri Lankan national
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday detained one Sri Lankan national from Tamil Nadu's Dhanuskodi district for crossing the border.The Sri Lankan national has been identified as Nataraja Siyamalan, 35, a resident of Talaimannar in Sri Lanka.Siyamalan's custody comes days after 16 Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing in their waters near Katchatheevu Island.The apprehended fishermen have been lodged in Jaffna prison in Sri Lanka.The fishermen are natives of Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram and Mandapam districts.
Landmine kills 24 in fresh Mali attack
Twenty-four people including mothers and babies were killed today when their vehicle ran over a landmine in central Mali, local residents said. The deaths brought the number of fatalities linked to Mali's jihadist insurgency to 33 in 24 hours, most of them civilians. The victims had been travelling from neighbouring Burkina Faso for a weekly market in Boni, local officials said. The blast occurred nine kilometres (five miles) from the town. "The final toll is 24, including four babies with their mothers. There are no survivors," said Boni resident Abdoulaye Cheick, who described himself as a relative of one of the dead. Local officials had earlier given a provisional toll of 13 dead, made up of civilians from Mali and Burkina Faso. "Terrorists use these mines to spread fear," a Malian security source said, adding that the victims had been killed instantly. Another unnamed local official said that the vehicle was carrying seven traders from Burkina Faso as well as ...
Two CRPF commandos to be awarded Shaurya Chakra
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) CoBRA commandos of 209 battalions will be awarded the Shaurya Chakra for an anti-Naxal operation in Jharkhand's Latehar district in which six Maoists were killed.The operation took place on November 23, 2016. A heavy assortment of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the Naxalites.Assistant Commandant Vikash Jakhar and Sub-Inspector Riyaz Alam Ansari would be awarded for their exceptional act during the operation.The Shaurya Chakra is the third highest peacetime military award after the Ashoka Chakra and the Kirti Chakra.
Miscreants loot over Rs 30 lakh from ATM in Jharkhand
Miscreants looted over Rs 30 lakh from an automated teller machine (ATM) of a nationalized bank in Sarasdangaal area under the naxal-affected Shikaripara police station of Dumka district, police today said. The miscreants allegedly cut open the chest of the State Bank of Indias ATM and decamped with Rs 30.20 lakh, officer-in-charge of Shikaripara police station, Manoj Kumar Thakur said. As soon as the police was informed of the incident today, it swung into action and conducted raids, he said. He said the ATM is situated close to the Sarasdangaal branch of SBI.
Landmine kills 13 civilians in Mali, say local officials
Thirteen civilians travelling from Burkina Faso were killed today when their vehicle ran over a landmine in central Mali, local officials and a security source said, giving a provisional toll. "Thirteen Malian and Burkinabe civilians were killed near the town of Boni when their vehicle struck a mine," local official Mahmoud Traore told AFP, as a Malian security source blamed "terrorists" for the blast. "Terrorists uses these mines to spread fear," the source said, adding that the victims of Thursday's blast were killed instantly. Those wounded are in a "critical" condition, according to the source. Another unnamed local official said that the vehicle was carrying seven traders from Burkina Faso as well as Malians travelling to a weekly market. Witnesses said police, military and emergency services were all on scene. In November, five civilians including a teenage girl were killed when the bus they were travelling on struck a mine. No group claimed responsibility for that