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Jaish-e-Mohammed planning underwater attack, warns Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh

After the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, India's coastline vigilance has been increased to ensure maritime security.

Aug 27, 2019

Al-Qaeda says Pakistani security forces detained wife of its chief Zawahiri

While Pakistan has not commented on the statement, Zawahiri is said to be hiding in the country.

Aug 24, 2019

Highest number of women MPs in India's history, but what does this translate into?

The card of womanhood has often been deployed by our politicians as a tool to garner votes.

Aug 23, 2019

Indian intelligence warned of possible attacks

Pakistan pushing 100 terrorists from Afghanistan to Kashmir Valley, says intel report

Intelligence reports claimed around 15 Jaish militants are waiting for instructions to infiltrate into Kashmir from terror cells located in Pakistan's Lipa valley along the LoC.

Aug 23, 2019

Donald Trump asks India, other nations to fight terrorists in Afghanistan

Trump claimed that despite the US being 7,000 miles away, it has single-handedly eliminated the caliphate in a month.

Aug 22, 2019

Modi calls up Trump, raises Pak's anti-India rhetoric

Modi told Trump that the extreme rhetoric and incitement to anti-India violence by certain leaders in the region was not conducive to peace.

Aug 20, 2019

Jalalabad serial blasts injure 34 on Afghanistan's 100th Independence Day

No group claimed responsibility for the 10 bombs, however, both Islamic State (IS) and Taliban militants operate in the area.

Aug 19, 2019

Afghanistan flays Pakistan, says linking Kashmir issue with peace talk is reckless

Roya Rahmani said Pakistan's claim was a poor excuse to justify its inaction against the Taliban and to avoid taking a decisive stance against the militant group.

Aug 19, 2019

Kabul suicide attack kills 63, injures 182 amid Afghan peace talks

The attack came as the Taliban and the United States are trying to negotiate an agreement on the withdrawal of US forces in Afghanistan.

Aug 18, 2019

US cuts $440 million financial aid to cash-strapped Pakistan

US President Donald Trump had complained that Islamabad "has given us nothing but lies and deceit" and "give safe haven" to militants.

Aug 17, 2019

Trump addresses Afghan peace talks with national security officials

Washington is negotiating a deal with the Taliban regarding the withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan and a political agreement between the two sides.

Aug 17, 2019

Ravi Shastri's continuation as India coach recommended by CAC

The committee consisting of three members has recommended that Shastri remain in his position till November 2021.

Aug 16, 2019

Meeting for Team India head coach begins, Ravi Shastri holds massive advantage

The CAC will discuss a few pointers with Shastri but the incumbent has a fairly impressive CV which should tilt the balance in his favour.

Aug 16, 2019

J&K Art 370 revocation does not impact LAC in Ladakh, Jaishankar tells Chinese FM Wang Yi

S Jaishankar told Chinese foreign minister that the matter concerning India's legislative decisions is an internal matter for India and the Chinese side should base its assessment on realities.

Aug 13, 2019

Will Ravi Shastri stay? BCCI shortlists six candidates for India head coach

As per the stipulated norms, these shortlisted candidates will now give a presentation to the CAC, which is headed by former India captain Kapil Dev.