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Russian army demonstrates latest weapon: Cuddly puppies
The Russian Armed Forces has unveiled its latest cutting-edge weapon in a New Year greetings video: cuddly puppies. After a year of showing off its military might in Syria, the Defense Ministry has taken a softer approach. The one- minute video shows dozens of puppies sharing food and cuddling with each other. Older dogs are shown playing with unidentified officers. Over 3,000 dogs are employed in the Russian armed forces. Dogs from the 470th Dog Breeding Centre outside Moscow are among the most decorated in Russia. The centre won an international competition last summer against the canine forces of Belarus, Egypt, Iran and Uzbekistan.
Key Taliban militant killed in Afghan airstrike
A key Taliban militant and 11 others were killed in an airstrike in Afghanistan, the country's Ministry of Interior (MoI) confirmed on Tuesday.According to Tolo news, Taliban's shadow deputy governor Mawlawi Wali Jan, also known as Hamza and his 11 associates were killed in an airstrike in Uruzgan province.As per a statement released by MoI, the airstrike was launched from the provincial capital, Trinkot and also added that weapons, vehicles, and ammunition were destroyed during the airstrike.A MoI official said: "Hamza was the main planner and organizer of terrorist and destructive activities, armed assault and explosions in Trinkot and as well as in different parts of Uruzgan."The Taliban have is yet to confirm the MoI's claim.
ITBP, SSB, BSF to return to Republic Day parade after 2 years
Contingents of the three border guarding forces of the country--the ITBP, SSB and BSF-- will march down Rajpath on January 26, two years after they were taken out from the Republic Day celebrations. While the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) contingents will be part of the parade after two years, the Border Security Force (BSF) squad will return to the event after one year's gap. As part of a new rotation policy of paramilitary forces' squads at the Republic Day parade, the contingents of two other forces--the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)-- have been taken out of the event this time, officials said. "This is a new policy formulated by the Ministry of Defence for the CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) contingents taking part in the Republic Day parade. The defence ministry is the organiser of the annual event. "The paramilitary forces' headquarters have asked the home ministry to get this ..
Defence Ministry clears two procurement proposals
Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cleared two procurement proposals, on Tuesday.The first proposal is related to the procurement of 240 bombs, at a cost of Rs 1,254 crore from M/s JSC Rosonboron Exports, Russia.These bombs, which fall under the category of precision guided munitions, are used by the Indian Air Force (IAF).This procurement will address the deficiency of precision guided munitions in the IAF arsenal, besides enhancing the offensive capabilities of the IAF.The second proposal pertained to procurement of 131 Barak Missiles and associated equipment, under option clause from M/s Rafeal Advance Defence Systems Ltd., Israel, at a cost of Rs 460 crore.These missiles are surface-to-air missiles designed to be used as a ship-borne anti-missile defence system against anti-ship missiles.
Egypt executes 4 Islamic militants over 2015 attack
Egypt has executed four Islamic militants following their conviction by a military tribunal of killing three military academy students in a 2015 bomb attack. The attack took place outside a stadium in the Nile Delta city of Kafr el-Sheikh as the military cadets were waiting for a bus to take them to the academy. Six other people were injured in the attack. Tuesday's executions at a prison in the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria bring to 19 the number of militants executed over the past week. Authorities executed 15 militants on Dec. 26 after a military court convicted and sentenced them to death over a 2013 attack on a military checkpoint in the Sinai Peninsula, home of a long running insurgency by Islamic militants. Nine were killed in that attack.
Naveen announces compensation for martyred jawan of Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the family members of CRPF jawan Pradeep Kumar Panda who died fighting militants in Kashmir on December 31. Describing Panda as a "valiant son of Odisha", Patnaik also announced a monthly pension of Rs 2,000 for the widow of Panda. The amount will be given from the state government's Defence and Paramilitary Personnel Relief fund, a release by the Chief Minister's Office said. "Saluting the valiant son of Odisha, Pradeep Panda who laid down his life for the motherland. He was the pride of @crpfindia for his gallantry. The braveheart will always live in our hearts and inspire us with his heroism," the chief minister tweeted. Panda who hailed from Liploi village in Sundergarh district was martyred in a militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on December 31. His body is likely to reach the village today. Besides Panda, four other CRPF men were killed in the pre-dawn suicide attack on
Three youth shun militancy, return home
Three young boys, who had joined militant ranks recently, have surrendered before security forces in Kashmir, a senior police official said today. "Another three young boys in valley came back home in response to the call of their families.God bless them," Director General of Police S P Vaid tweeted. The police have made it a point not to reveal the identity of the youth, who surrender, in order to ensure their safety. However, sources said two of the three boys who gave themselves up were teenagers hailing from a village in Pulwama district. Security forces in Kashmir have maintained that they will provide all possible help to those local militants who want to renounce the path of violence and join the mainstream. Nearly a dozen youth have laid down arms in the past two months in Kashmir.
Retired Army official goes on rampage in Palwal, kills six
A retired Army official, believed to be mentally unstable, allegedly bludgeoned six persons to death with a rod and also attacked policemen in the early hours here today, police said. The accused, identified as Naresh Dhankhad (45), went on a rampage between 2 to 4 am in a 2 km stretch between Agra Chowk and Camp Colony. A resident of Macchgar near Ballabhgarh, Dhankad, after retiring from the Army on voluntary grounds, was working with the Agriculture Department as a CDO, a police spokesperson said. His first victim was a woman named Anjum who was sleeping outside a private hospital here and her killing was recorded on a CCTV camera in the area. He then went to Agra Road intersection where he killed three more people. Then a little farther, he killed two others. Some of the bodies have not been identified yet. Palwal Superintendent of Police Sulochna Kumari said as soon as the police received information, they started sending people, who were either sleeping or working .
Puducherry launches tourist-friendly police force
In a tourist-friendly measure, the Puducherry goverment has launched a special police force, with distinct blue-coloured head gears, to ensure the safety of visitors. The personnel of the newly-launched 'Tourist Police' wing would also don blue badges bearing the police emblem, marking a departure from the conventional red colour caps, the hall mark of territorial police since the French rule. The change in colour was aimed at easy identification of the personnel by tourists thronging the Union Territory. The force would be deputed at various tourist destinations to provide safety and security to domestic and international tourists, police said. These personnel would act in coordination with the coastal police who would also be wearing blue caps and badges. Director General of Police S K Gautam formally launched the wing yesterday. The introduction of blue caps is confined to the tourist police while the red caps would continue to be used by those attached to other wings .
Defence Ministry clears procurement of Barak missiles, guided bombs
The Defence Ministry on Tuesday cleared two proposals to procure Barak Missiles from Israel and precision guided bombs for the Indian Air Force from Russia, together worth Rs 1,714 crore.
60 IS militants killed in Afghanistan
Sixty Islamic State (IS) militants were killed after Afghan security forces raided hideouts in Nangarhar province on Tuesday, an official said.
65 IS militants killed by Afghan forces, officials claim
At least 65 militants, belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group, have been killed by the Afghan forces in eastern parts of the country.The Afghan officials have claimed the death toll on Tuesday, according to the Tolo News.The operations were conducted from the air and ground in Gorgore and Wangora areas of Haska Mena district, said the Nangarhar governor's spokesman, Attaullah Khogyani.During the operations, one civilian was killed and 13 others injured, Khogyani added.IS has not commented on the operations so far.Earlier this week, 11 IS militants were killed in the drone strikes conducted by the United States forces in eastern Nangarhar province.
Official: 1 district police chief killed in Taliban ambush
An Afghan official says a district police chief has been killed in a Taliban attack in the western Farah province. Iqbal Bahir, the spokesman for Farah's police chief, says two other policemen were wounded in the late last night attack in Pusht-e Rod district. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesman, claimed responsibility for the attack. Separately, in the eastern Nangarhar province at least one civilian was killed and 14 others wounded Monday during a battle between the Afghan security forces and insurgents, said Attahullah Khogyani, a spokesman for the provincial governor. The forces used both ground and air forces against the Islamic States fighters, killing dozens in the Haska Mena district, added Khogyani. Both women and children the among those who wounded, said Inamullah Miakhial, a spokesman at the local hospital.
Iran unrest: New protests as Rouhani plays down violence
There were reports of protests breaking out in Iran for the fifth day on Tuesday, despite a statement from President Hassan Rouhani that the unrest "is nothing".
US military kills 17 Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia
The US military has intensified airstrikes in Somalia in the past week, killing at least 17 Al-Shabaab terrorists behind the increased deadly attacks in countries including Kenya.
Five Al-Shabaab militants killed in Kenya
Kenyan soldiers have killed five Al-Shabaab terrorists who attacked two police camps in the northeastern part of the country on Saturday.
Policeman killed amid crackdown on Iran protests
Fresh protests broke out as night fell in Iran with reports of a policeman shot dead, as the authorities moved to crack down on days of unrest across the country. There was a heavy police presence in Tehran as small groups of protesters ran through the city centre shouting anti-regime slogans yesterday, local agencies reported. State television said one policeman had been killed and three others wounded by fire from hunting rifles in the city of Najafabad in central Iran. The latest demonstrations came despite President Hassan Rouhani's vow that the nation would deal with "rioters and lawbreakers". US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticised Tehran over four days of demonstrations, said it was "time for a change" and that the Iranian people were "hungry" for freedom. The intelligence ministry released a statement saying "rioters and instigators" have been identified "and will be dealt with seriously soon". The Revolutionary Guards published photos of three ..
Violence mars Bhima-Koregaon battle anniversary event
The event to mark 200th anniversary of the Bhima Koregaon battle in Pune district, in which forces of the East India Company defeated Peshwa's army, was marred by incidents of violence today, with at least one person getting killed. Dalit leaders commemorate the British victory, as it is believed that soldiers from the Mahar community -- then considered untouchable -- were part of the East India Company's forces. However, some right-wing groups in Pune had expressed opposition to celebration of the 'British' victory. Incidents of stone-pelting and vandalism occurred at Bhima Koregaon in Shiroor tehsil today afternoon when people were heading for the war memorial in the village, police said. A man died in the violence, a top police official told PTI late in the evening. However, his identity and how exactly he died was not known yet, the officer said. The violence erupted after a local group and some members of the crowd on its way to the memorial had an argument over ...
Pulwama: Terrorists identified to be from Pok, J-K
The Indian security forces on Monday identified the three terrorists, one from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and other two from Jammu and Kashmir, killed in Pulwama encounter.The PoK origin terrorist has been identified as Ali Sozal and the other two as Fardeen Mohibuddin and Manzoor Ahmed Baba, who hailed from Jammu and Kashmir's Tral and Pulwama region respectively.Three AK 47, two UBGL, eight magazines, five grenades, a pouch attached with a magazine clip, a flag, and some eatables were recovered from their possession.Meanwhile, Director General of CRPF Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar and other senior officers also paid their last respect to jawan Rajendra Nain, who was killed in the encounter, on the arrival of his mortal remains in New Delhi.Jawan Pradeep Kumar Panda, who survived the terrorist attack in Nowhatta Chowk in Srinagar on the Independence Day in 2016, was also killed in the encounter. The CRPF is mulling to give him the prestigious gallantry award.Five jawans lost their lives .
12 charges sought against Palestinian 'slap video' teen:lawyer
Israeli authorities are seeking 12 charges against a Palestinian teenager arrested after a video of her slapping and kicking two Israeli soldiers in the West Bank went viral, her lawyer said today. Ahed Tamimi, 16, has been hailed as a hero by Palestinians who see her as bravely standing up to Israel's occupation of the West Bank. Israelis accuse her family of using her as a pawn in staged provocations. Tamimi's lawyer Gaby Lasky spoke to journalists ahead of her hearing in a military court, saying the charges include assault and relate to six different incidents. The accusations also include stone-throwing, incitement and making threats, Lasky said. Prosecutors are also seeking five charges against her mother Nariman, and had yesterday filed charges against her cousin Nour, 20. Ahed Tamimi's family says the December 15 incident occurred in the yard of their home in Nabi Saleh, near Ramallah. A video shows the cousins approaching two Israeli soldiers and telling them to .