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Afghanistan: 43 killed in Taliban attack on Kandahar military base

At least 43 soldiers were killed on Thursday in a coordinated attack by the Taliban on a military base in Kandahar. Read to know more.

Oct 19, 2017

FBI rescues 84 children across US in major human-trafficking crackdown; 120 arrested

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation in a nationwide undercover operation has rescued over 84 children from a human-trafficking and paedophile racket.

Oct 19, 2017

Diwali gift for defence forces: Govt withdraws fee for sat-phone services

The soldiers can now make calls at Re 1 per minute. Read on to know more

Oct 19, 2017

Trump breaks Eid dinner tradition but celebrates Diwali in White House

Besides celebrating Diwali, Donald Trump also said that he valued his "very strong relationship" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read on to know what more Trump said.

Oct 19, 2017

US-backed forces push ISIS out of Raqqa, but new challenges ahead

The defeat of ISIS in its de facto capital Raqqa may only be the start of a wider struggle by the United States. Read to know more.

Oct 18, 2017

Nikki Haley vows to call out states backing North Korea and slap sanctions on them

India can help US keep an eye on Pakistan, says America's UN envoy Nikki Haley

Nikki Haley wants India's help as Trump has taken a "tougher approach to Pakistan harbouring terrorists". Read on to what America expects from India.

Oct 18, 2017

US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces celebrate eradicating Isis from Raqqa

The victors raised the SDF and Kurdish military flag in a public square to celebrate their capture of the city.

Oct 17, 2017

ISIS 'warns' of attack during FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia [Photo]

The terrorist group is apparently circulating a photoshopped image showing the Russia 2018 logo hijacked by a gun-wielding ISIS fighter.

Oct 17, 2017

Kashmir: Mob thrashes soldier accused of braid-chopping in Kupwara [VIDEO]

Earlier this month, a special investigation team was formed by the Jammu and Kashmir police to inquire into the braid chopping incidents.

Oct 17, 2017

India, Russia to hold first tri-service combat exercise

This is the first time that India has deployed personnel from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force together for a military drill with any nation. Read on to know more about the upcoming exercise.

Oct 17, 2017

Two US military allies could soon be at war

Tensions are mounting between two US backed military forces on the ground in Iraq. Iraqi military forces assaulted an oil field in Kurdish-controlled Kirkuk. This further complicates the fight against the Islamic State (Isis). The Iran-backed militia and the Kurdish forces have a common enemy in the Islamic State. And while the US supports both groups mission to eradicate Isis in the Middle East, Kurdish military officials claimed Iran-backed militias armed with US equipment took part in the attack.

Oct 17, 2017