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European countries to formalise EU defence force plan
AFP | June 25, 2018 8:58 AM
The force, known as the European Intervention Initiative and championed by French President Emmanuel Macron, is intended to be able to deploy rapidly to deal with crises.
More than 250 militants waiting at launch pads across LoC: Army
PTI | June 24, 2018 10:31 PM
More than 250 militants are active in Kashmir and about the same number are waiting at “launch pads” across the Line of Control to infiltrate into the valley.
Cross-border arms, cattle, narcotics smuggling cases rise in 3 years: Modi govt’s data till 2017
PTI | June 24, 2018 2:48 PM
According to the data, as many as 1,501 smugglers were arrested in 2015 that went up to 1,893 in 2016 and to 2,299 during last year.
NSG appointments: National Security Guard introduces pyschology test to select future commandos
PTI | June 24, 2018 2:26 PM
The NSG has included a new and comprehensive psychology test for entry-level soldiers aspiring to be inducted and honed as ‘black cat’ commandos who undertake special counter-terror and counter-hijack operations in the country.
Army chief General Bipin Rawat reviews security situation along LoC
PTI | June 23, 2018 10:21 PM
Army chief General Bipin Rawat reviewed the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and in the hinterland in Kashmir during his day-long visit to the valley today.
India summons Pakistan’s deputy HC over denial of access to its envoy Ajay Bisaria to visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib
PTI | June 23, 2018 5:14 PM
India today summoned Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner here and lodged a strong protest over the denial of access to its envoy in Islamabad and consular officials to visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib and meet visiting Indian pilgrims.
Nepal to maintain close ties with India, China while pursuing independent foreign policy, says KP Oli
PTI | June 23, 2018 2:59 PM
Nepal can serve as a bridge between India and China, Prime Minister K P Oli has said, insisting that his country will maintain close ties with the two neighbours while pursuing independent foreign policy.
NDA government’s claim of more militants being killed in its rule shows it allowed militancy to re-emerge, says Omar Abdullah
PTI | June 23, 2018 12:28 PM
The former J&K chief minister was reacting to Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad’s tweet and statement that more militants were killed under the NDA government than in the UPA rule.
US President Donald Trump declares North Korea ‘extraordinary threat’
IANS | June 23, 2018 11:43 AM
US President Donald Trump cited an “unusual and extraordinary threat” to American national security as he maintained long-standing economic restrictions on North Korea, including the freezing of any assets in Washington, a media report said.
Suspected Chinese lasers target US aircraft over Pacific
IANS | June 23, 2018 7:37 AM
Lasers have been used to target US aerial operations in the Pacific, with 20 incidents recorded since September 2017, according to a US military official.
Pentagon indefinitely suspends some training exercises with South Korea
Reuters | June 23, 2018 7:34 AM
The United States and South Korea have agreed to indefinitely suspend two exchange program training exercises, the Pentagon said on Friday, in the aftermath of the summit earlier this month between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
India trying to make strategic Chabahar Port in Iran operational by 2019
PTI | June 22, 2018 6:24 PM
India is trying to make the strategic Chabahar Port in Iran operational by 2019, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Anantnag encounter: Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir chief, 3 terrorists killed, police man martyred
FE Online | June 22, 2018 1:11 PM
In a major success in counter-terrorism operation, Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) chief Dawood and three other militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, according to the state Police.
Japan halts missile drills after Trump-Kim summit, say reports
AFP | June 21, 2018 1:20 PM
North Korea has singled out Japan, a key US ally in the region, for verbal attacks, threatening to “sink” the country into the sea and to turn it into “ashes”.
Russia warns of action against NATO forces near its border
IANS | June 21, 2018 8:09 AM
The Russian Defence Ministry on Wednesday accused the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) of strengthening combat forces near Russia’s border and warned that Moscow will take mirror-like actions against NATO’s moves.
One killed, another injured in blast at Pune DRDO lab
PTI | June 20, 2018 8:34 PM
A worker was killed and another injured in a blast while handling explosive material at a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratory in Pune’s Hinjawadi area, an official said today.
Bullet riddled body of Bihar Military Police jawan found
PTI | June 20, 2018 6:13 PM
A jawan of the Bihar Military Police (BMP) was found murdered near here today shortly after he left his native village, to resume duty at the BMP headquarters in Bodh Gaya, police said.
Terrorists continued with their activities during Ramzan truce, says Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat
PTI | June 20, 2018 3:54 PM
Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir had continued with their activities during Ramzan, necessitating suspension of the ceasefire by the Centre, Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said here today.
China distances itself from envoy’s idea of India-China-Pakistan trilateral cooperation
PTI | June 20, 2018 3:52 PM
China today distanced itself from its envoy’s comments on the idea of trilateral cooperation between India, China and Pakistan under the aegis of the SCO, but underlined the importance of strengthening of dialogue between New Delhi and Islamabad to improve mutual trust.
US fails to take decisive steps against terror safe havens, says US official Alice G Wells
PTI | June 20, 2018 3:41 PM
Pakistan has not taken “sustained or decisive” steps against terror safe havens as expected by the US, a top American diplomat has said, nearly a year after President Donald Trump unveiled his South Asia strategy accusing Islamabad of harbouring terrorists.
US need to ‘squeeze out’ safe havens from Pakistan, says Pentagon Commander
PTI | June 20, 2018 2:47 PM
The US needs to “squeeze out” safe havens from Pakistan for achieving a long-term stability in Afghanistan, a top American General nominated to head the US and NATO forces in the war-torn country said today.
Centre wants terrorism to end in Kashmir valley, says Rajnath Singh
PTI | June 20, 2018 5:16 PM
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said that the Centre wants terrorism to end and peace to prevail in Kashmir. “Our only aim is that terrorism should end and peace should prevail in Kashmir and our government will work keeping this in mind,” he told reporters here.
Taliban kill 30 Afghan soldiers and take base in first major attack since ceasefire
Reuters | June 20, 2018 1:42 PM
The government also called a ceasefire for the holiday and Taliban fighters headed into cities across the country over the weekend as both sides celebrated the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets martyred jawan Aurangzeb’s family in Poonch
PTI | June 20, 2018 1:48 PM
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today visited the family of the soldier who was abducted and killed by terrorists two days ahead of Eid and described him as an inspiration for the nation.
Israeli fighter jets hit 25 targets in response to Gaza rocket fire, says army
AFP | June 20, 2018 11:59 AM
Around 30 projectiles, including rockets, were fired overnight from Gaza towards Israel, the army said in a statement.
Jammu and Kashmir encounter: 3 militants killed, 5 security men injured in gunfight in Pulwama district
IANS | June 20, 2018 8:13 AM
The state has been placed under Governor’s rule which as per the J&K constitution can last for three months.
RFI for Rs 32,640-cr minesweepers may be issued in four weeks
Huma Siddiqui | June 20, 2018 5:03 AM
The ministry of defence (MoD) is expected to issue a request for information (RFI) for Rs 32,640-crore mine-counter measure vessels (MCMVs) to be built at Goa Shipyard (GSL) in the next four weeks. Sources told FE on conditions of anonymity, “The RFI will be issued in the next few weeks to the two companies including […]

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