An official says at least three Afghan soldiers have been killed in a suicide bomb attack on an army minibus near their base in northern Balkh province. Munir Ahmad Farhad, spokesman for the provincial governor in Balkh, says the suicide bomber was on foot and targeted the army vehicle on Monday in Dahdadi district. He […]
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Terming the recent death of 10 soldiers in an avalanche on the Siachen glacier “painful”, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Sunday that withdrawing troops from the world’s highest battlefield could not be a solution. “This incident is painful to me personally, but the solution that is suggested is not a proper analysis,” he said,
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To boost its surveillance and search and rescue capabilities, the Indian Coast Guard has proposed to induct 38 more aircraft and helicopters into its fleet by 2020. The expansion plan will see the maritime security force acquire Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH), Twin-engine Helicopters and Maritime Multi-mission Surveillance Aircraft (MMSA). The CG at present has a
As the Mumbai trial court hears 26/11-accused David Coleman Headley’s testimony over video, all eyes will probably look towards Delhi and the political fallout that it could have. Headley’s “testimony” would have been passed off as important but routine to a terror-related investigation, but for a claim that has dogged the interrogation report for years.
Nestled deep inside the Pir Panjal mountains in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, Badion Trikanjan, a non-descript village has refused to bury the dead bodies of three Pakistani militants killed in an encounter at Hajin Bandipora last week. The residents of Badion, a hamlet of perhaps a hundred tin-roofed houses among terraced fields on left of
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Keen to revamp the Congress, Rahul Gandhi has been quietly giving a corporate touch to rebuild the grand old party. As part of creating a talent pool of younger leaders, Rahul has been personally evaluating resumes and conducting interviews of around 600 party members who are eager to implement his plans. Since the Congress suffered
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Four workers were charred to death when a reactor exploded in manufacturing unit of pharmaceutical firm in Maheswaram on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Monday, police said. Two others were injured in the explosion that occurred in Asita pharma and drugs factory in Mankhal industrial area of Maheswaram in Ranga Reddy district. The explosion caused
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The Indian Air Force has some new weapons in its armoury. No, they are not hypersonic cruise missiles, nor bunker-bursting ‘smart’ bombs. Instead, they are innocuous looking tablets called ‘Go/No-Go’ pills. And they are said to pack quite a punch. IAF fighter pilots are now increasingly using these “authorised” pills to boost alertness levels and
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With elections in five assemblies take centre stage and the polls in largest state Uttar Pradesh (UP) just a year away, the ruling BJP and main Opposition Congress are competing to reach out to Dalits, weaker sections and rural India. Cashing on the suicide of Hyderabad’s Dalit student Rohith Vemula Congress has planned ‘Dalit conclaves’
Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) secretary and former India team manager Sunil Dev on Sunday denied claiming that the fourth Test between MS Dhoni’s side and England, which was played in Manchester in 2014, was fixed. “It is all rubbish. I am planning to sue this hindi daily and will seek legal recourse against
Rescuers raced Sunday to free more than 120 people buried under the rubble of an apartment complex felled by an earthquake in southern Taiwan that left 28 confirmed dead, as an investigation began into the collapse. The death toll rose as emergency workers dug for survivors of the 6.4-magnitude quake that toppled the 16-storey complex
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After some of its leaders crossed over to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Punjab Congress is set to pay back the favour. Known faces from AAP and even Shiromani Akali Dal are set to join the Congress this week. Among these politicians are SAD’s Deepinder Singh Dhillon and Harry Mann and former AAP leader Punjabi singer
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North Korea’s latest rocket launch may kick off a rapid buildup of US missile defenses in Asia, according to US officials and missile defense experts, something that could further strain ties between the United States and China. North Korea says it put a satellite into orbit on Sunday, but the United States and its allies
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Former CIA employee, Edward Snowden has said that he has evidence showing that Osama bin Laden, who was supposedly killed in Pakistan in 2011 by U.S. special forces, is still alive and well. In an interview with the Moscow Tribune, Snowden saidOsama was living in the Bahamas, on the payroll of the CIA. He told
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A small board at the Siachen Base Camp reads: “Snout of the glacier was here on 10 April 2005.” Today the snout, the starting point of the Siachen glacier, has moved about a kilometre ahead from that point. It is a testimony to the accelerating pace of human-induced climate change and is the likely culprit
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In a tragic incident at Shamli, an 8-year-old boy was killed in firing by supporters of a Samajwadi Party-backed candidate at a victory procession here on Sunday. Relatives of the boy, Shami, blocked the Panipat-Khatima highway in protest after the incident. Although police and administrative officials reached the spot, the blockade had not been lifted
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India will release data on Monday showing it remains one of the fastest growing economies in the world, but economists are struggling to reconcile that rosy picture with ground realities like weak exports, investment, and flat corporate order books. The median estimate from a Reuters poll of economists put GDP annual growth at 7.3 %
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Investigators have raised serious doubts about the number of terrorists involved in last month’s deadly attack on Punjab’s Pathankot air force station. The National Security Guard (NSG) which led the counter-terror operation maintains it killed six militants. “After neutralising four terrorists, the second ‘encounter’ with ‘two more terrorists’ took place on the ground floor of
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The United Nations Security Council on Sunday condemned North Korea’s latest rocket launch and vowed to take “significant measures” in response to Pyongyang’s violations of UN resolutions, Venezuela’s UN ambassador said. “The members of the Security Council strongly condemned this launch,” Venezuelan Ambassador Rafael Dario Ramirez Carreno, president of the council this month, told reporters.
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If you are blessed with brains, you are more likely to be healthier than those with a lower IQ, a new study has suggested. The University of Edinburgh scientists discovered that the same gene variants that make people intelligent also protect against illness. People who performed best in memory, verbal reasoning and reaction tests were
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The most common reason for stomach pain is indigestion. If the food you have eaten is not digested properly, it produces gas and toxic mucus in the stomach. The half digested food also creates blockages in the bodily channels. In the long run, indigestion causes many health problems too. Dr. Smita Naram, Co-founder, Ayushakti shares
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The study carried out at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing found eating eggs for breakfast, instead of cereal or porridge, will keep them fuller throughout the morning. They also said eating a protein-rich breakfast also leads to children eating fewer calories at lunch-time, which can help contain obesity. Published in the Eating Behaviours
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While holidays never wait for an excuse, and its just an impromptu plan that can set the holiday mood on, here, here’s some handy tips for an exciting holiday romance with your partner. Role play What would it be like to be in a place where no one knows you, everything’s new, right from the
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Sure, fish is healthy and delicious. But there are rules to ensure it stays moist and maintains a delicate flavour, as overdoing fish can spoil it. Here’s more… Pan frying or grilling Grilling is a fast and easy technique and the high heat can seal in the flavour. When you do so, always brush it
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There are times when walking bare foot is the most exhilarating experiences of all. Or wearing that flip-flops on those summery days, or just walking bare foot, on the beach and the waves playing hide and seek with your feet. While all this may sound as romantic there are many who loves to do it
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Piercings have always been cool. But to take care of a new piercing can be a nightmare. Here, we give you simple tips on how to ensure that your new piercing does not give you trouble and heals quickly. – Always opt for needles over a gun. Piercings done with silver rings heal much faster.
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Clean them Give your boots a scrub. If they have stains, use a soft-bristled toothbrush and a solution of water and vinegar to remove them. Use a leather cleaner to clean any remaining spots. Deep condition Get your boots conditioned, especially if they are leather boots, immediately after you clean them. Get them repaired Have
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Fitoor actress Katrina Kaif is in Delhi for the promotions of her upcoming film ‘Fitoor’. During her stay in the capital the actress decided to go shopping at the famous market for women wear ‘Janpath’. Most of the girls in Delhi come here to shop. Apart from promoting her films at high-end hotels and interacting
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