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3 killed in Kabul suicide attack
At least three people were killed in a suicide attack after a suicide bomber blew himself up in a prominent area in the Afghan capital today, Tolo News agency reported.The incident occurred in the early morning hours after a suicide bomber detonated his explosives close to the National Directorate of Security (NDS), located in Shash Darak area of Kabul.Also, one person has been wounded in the attack.An Interior Ministry's spokesman for the Afghan government, Nusrat Rahim, confirmed the attack and said he was yet to receive the reports about casualties.Security forces have arrived and cordoned off the area from the public.As of now, no terrorist group or the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Four killed in Kabul blast
At least four people were killed on Monday in an explosion near an intelligence agency centre here, Afghan officials said.
Afghan officials: 5 people killed in suicide attack in Kabul
Afghan officials say that a suicide bomber has killed five people in an attack on the capital Kabul. A spokesman for the interior ministry says that the bomber blew himself up today near an office of the country's intelligence service, killing five people and wounding two. The victims included women who were in a vehicle passing near the attack site. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but recent attacks in the capital have been claimed both by Taliban insurgents and Islamic States group fighters who have stepped up their attacks against Afghan security forces.
9 militants killed in Egypt's police raid
Nine terrorists were killed in a security raid conducted in the northeastern Egyptian province of Sharqiya, Egypt's Interior Ministry announced on Sunday.
Trump sends Christmas greetings to US troops deployed abroad
President Donald Trump on Sunday emphasized the results achieved by the US in the fight against terrorism and congratulated US troops stationed abroad for their efforts and service in a Christmas videoconference.
Mortal remains of Major Prafulla Ambadas arrive at Nagpur
The mortal remains of Major Prafulla Ambadas Moharkar, who was killed in the ceasefire violation in Jammu and Kashmir's Keri sector on Saturday, arrived at the Air Force Station in Sonegaon on Sunday evening.The mortal remains of the braveheart were brought by an IAF AN-32 aircraft, accompanied by Aboli Moharkar, wife of Major Moharkar.Wreaths were placed in honour of Major Moharkar by IAF, Army, and state government officials.The mortal remains will be taken to Pavni in Bhandara district, where the last rites are to be performed.Major Moharkar, along with Sepoy Pargat Singh, Lance Naik Gurmail Singh, and Lance Naik Kuldeep Singh were killed after Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keri sector.Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate shelling and firing when 120 Infantry Brigade, Batallion Area was on patrol, after which the Indian Army retaliated.Earlier on Sunday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis conveyed his ...
Afghan army kills 15 militants interrupting power cords
At least 15 militants, involved in interruption of electricity cables and damaging power pylons, were killed following an air raid in an Afghan province, Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
3 Pakistani security men killed in blast
A roadside bomb killed at least three Pakistani security personnel in North Waziristan tribal region on Sunday, the military said in a statement.
Injured Palestinian dies post clash With Israeli Army at Gaza Border
A spokesman for the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry on Sunday said that the Palestinian man, who got injured on December 8 in clashes with the Israeli army has died.According to the local Israeli media, 23-years-old Mohammed Dahdouh is the tenth Palestinians killed in clashes that have erupted in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, since the U.S. President Donald Trump declared Jerusalem as Israel's capital.Last week, a Palestinian man with Down syndrome, accused the Israeli troops of assaulting him in Hebron city of Palestine.The Anadolu Agency quoted the young man, Mohamed al-Tawil, as saying, "A soldier handcuffed me and took me to the Al-Debwaya police station."He was detained for an hour at complex in central Hebron on Sunday, where he was allegedly beaten up by the Israeli troops."They beat me there and then left me," he said.Khedir, father of Al-Tewil, said despite his medical condition, he was known for wandering the streets of the city."He is well-known among the residents of
Senior Maoist leader surrenders before Telangana Police
A senior Maoist leader, who was carrying a bounty of Rs 25 lakh, has surrendered before the Telangana Police, a police official said.The Telangana Police said J Narasimha Reddy aka Jampanna, a Central Committee member of the CPI (Maoist), surrendered with his wife H Rajitha, a member of a district committee of the Maoists, on Saturday.Jampanna, who hails from Mahabubabad district of Telangana, joined the Maoist organisation Peoples War Group in 1984. He played a key role in spreading the Maoist influence in Kandhamal area of Odisha, and was involved in several incidents of attack on security forces and police as well.
12 Delhi cops sent to police lines for negligence during night
Twelve police personnel in south district were sent to district lines after they were found negligent in duty during a general night 'gasht' by the Delhi Police commissioner, officials said today. The entire Delhi Police force, including commissioner Amulya Patnaik, were on night patrol last night, they said. In south Delhi, negligence was seen in patrolling after which 12 police personnel attached with different stations were sent to district lines. Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Romil Baaniya said that last night during general gasht some deficiency was found in motorcycle patrolling on some corridors and roads. "The responsible police personnel, who were designated for patrolling on those corridors, have been asked to explain the lapses and have been sending to district lines by me," said the DCP. He added that the personnel concerned were from the police stations of Saket, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas, Greater Kailash and Ambedkar Nagar.
Tight security for PM's Noida visit
Tight security is in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here tomorrow to inaugurate Delhi Metro's Magenta Line. The 12.64-km section connects Botanical Garden in Noida to Kalkaji Mandir in south Delhi. Modi will also address a public meeting in Noida. The elite Special Protection Group, which provides security to the prime minister, has taken control of the premises. Provincial Armed Constabulary and paramilitary forces are part of the security at the venue. The area has been divided into 15 zones and an officer for each has been appointed. Aerial surveillance will be conducted with the help of helicopters, for which three helipads have been made at Botanical Garden.
Gunmen open fire on cafe in Cairo, kill two
At least two people were killed and eight injured after unknown assailants opened fire on a cafe in Cairo, on Sunday.The Anadolu Agency quoted Health Ministry spokesman Khaled Mujahed, as saying, that the shooting took place in the al-Amirya village, west of Cairo.According to a security source, two masked gunmen, involved in the incident, were on a motorbike when opened fire on cafe-goers in the village and fled.The injured were rushed to the hospital for medical assistance.No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.The Egyptian Police have launched a search operation to nab the culprits and are further investigating the matter.
Women among 6 injured in clash over land dispute in UP
At least six people, including women, were injured at a village here in a clash that broke out between two groups allegedly over a property dispute, police said today. The incident occurred at Antwada village, under Khatoli police station limits, last evening, officials said. According to Station House Officer (SHO), Khatoli police station, A P Bhardwaj, last evening Mahipal and Sureshpal confronted each other over a land dispute. They were soon joined by others and a violent clash broke out with batons and stones being freely used, the SHO said. On being alerted, the police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control, he said. The injured people including Sureshpal, Bantu Devi, Mahipal, Sahender, Virender and Virender Singh, were shifted to a hospital. Bhardwaj said security has been stepped up in the village as a precautionary measure in view of the clash.
Trump sends Christmas greetings to US troops abroad
President Donald Trump is sending Christmas greetings to US troops stationed around the world. From the Florida estate where Trump is spending the holidays, he spoke by video hook-up on Christmas Eve to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, stationed in Qatar, Kuwait and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Trump told the troops that Americans are thankful for them and their families. He says they're "the greatest people on earth." He offered renewed praise to the Coast Guard for saving thousands of lives during a series of deadly US hurricanes. Trump told the troops that "every American heart" is thankful for them and is asking God to watch over them and their families.
Pakistan sniper shot dead by Indian troops
A Pakistani sniper was killed by Indian soldiers in cross-border firing in Jhangar Sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, a day after an Army Major and three jawans were killed on the LoC in the state.
Naxal killed in encounter in forest on Maha-C'garh border
A naxal was today killed in an exchange of fire between security forces and the rebels in Sandra-Jaragudam forest in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police said. The encounter happened at around 10:30am when the Gadchiroli police was conducting an anti-naxal combing operation in the forests close to Post Damrancha in Gadchiroli, said police. Officials said that the police party was attacked and the naxal was killed in retaliatory firing. They added that the rebels fled leaving behind his body. Police recovered a 12 bore rifle from the spot. In another encounter that took place today morning in the Jhelia forest area in Dhanora, naxals fled in the face of heavy police fire, said officials. The rebels left behind a detonator, a battery cell, electric wire and naxal literature, police said.
Six militants arrested in Manipur
Six militants, including a woman, belonging to different underground outfits, were arrested by security forces from different places in Manipur, police today. The police arrested two active members of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from Heingang Bazaar area in Manipur's Imphal East district yesterday, a police statement said. Three other militants, including a woman, of the same outfit, were arrested after the two arrested militants disclosed their whereabouts during interrogation, the statement said. On Friday, the police had arrested an active member of the banned underground outfit KCP (People's War Group) while carrying out frisking and checking at Pishum Bridge in Imphal West district, the statement added.
Army bids farewell to soldiers slain in JK cross-border firing
The Army today bid farewell to four soldiers who were killed in yesterday's ceasefire violation in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. General Officer Commanding of White Knight Corps Lt Gen Saranjeet Singh laid wreaths at a military send-off in Jammu which was attended by senior Army officers, police officers and other ranks, a defence spokesperson said. Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh, Speaker of legislative Assembly Kavinder Gupta and some other ministers of the state also attended the ceremony and paid tributes to the slain soldiers, he said. Lt Gen Saranjeet Singh said the soldiers' sacrifice would motivate the future generations. "The nation will remain forever indebted for the supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty of our heroes," he said. A separate ceremony was held in Udhampur where GOC-in-C northern command Lt Gen D Anbu laid the wreaths, the spokesman said. Major Moharkar Prafulla Ambadas (32) of Maharashtra, Lance Naik Gurmail Singh (34) and Lance Naik .
Afghan forces kill 11 IS militants in Nangarhar province
At least 11 militants belonging to the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group were killed in an operation carried out by the Afghan security forces in eastern Nangarhar province, on Sunday.The Tolo News quoted the Public Order Police, as saying in a statement, that the operation was launched in Khogyani district to clear the area.Four other insurgents got injured, the statement further said.A "heroin factory was also destroyed," it added.IS has not commented on the incident so far.Further details are awaited.