Militant

41 Al-Qaeda militants, 16 civilians dead in US raid in Yemen

The death toll from a US raid on Al-Qaeda in Yemen on Sunday has risen to 57 people, including 41 suspected militants and 16 civilians, a provincial official said.

Jan 29, 2017, 16:07 PM IST

Fresh violence triggers in Srinagar after teen's death, security forces deployed in strength

Security forces were on Sunday deployed in strength in parts of Srinagar in the wake of fresh violence following death of a teenager, even as normal life remained affected elsewhere in the Valley for the 121st consecutive day due to separatist?sponsored strike.

Nov 06, 2016, 12:19 PM IST

Boko Haram razes village near Chibok: Locals

Boko Haram has burnt down a village neighbouring the northeast Nigerian town of Chibok where the group kidnapped over 200 schoolgirls two years ago, local residents said Wednesday.

Oct 19, 2016, 19:26 PM IST

Turkey welcomes withdrawal of Syrian Kurdish fighters from Manbij: Deputy PM

A significant portion of Kurdish YPG militia fighters who were in the northern Syrian town of Manbij are withdrawing to the east of the Euphrates river in a move welcomed by Turkey, Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told reporters on Monday.

Sep 26, 2016, 17:52 PM IST

Over 60 Syrian troops killed in US-led strikes: Russia

More than 60 Syrian government soldiers were killed and dozens of others injured today in US-led coalition air strikes on an air base in the east of the war-torn country, the Russian army said.

Sep 18, 2016, 02:38 AM IST

Three-day-long operation ends in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch; four terrorists killed

The three-day-long operation against militants in Poonch district of Jammu region ended on Tuesday evening, police said, although search operations are still continuing in the area.

Sep 13, 2016, 20:02 PM IST

Poonch encounter continues for third consecutive day, four terrorists killed so far

The security forces` operation to neutralize holed up militants in Jammu and Kashmir`s Poonch continued for third consecutive day today.

Sep 13, 2016, 10:09 AM IST

Russia deploys bombers to Iranian air base for Syria strikes: State TV

Russia has deployed Tupolev-22 bombers to an air base in the Iranian city of Hamadan where they will carry out air strikes against militants in Syria, Russia`s state-backed Rossiya 24 channel reported on Tuesday.

Aug 16, 2016, 13:51 PM IST

Bomb blasts, shutdown mars Independence Day in Manipur

Three security personnel and two girls were injured as bombs exploded in Manipur on India’s Independence Day on Monday, officials said.

Aug 15, 2016, 13:26 PM IST

Market blast kills two, wounds 15 in north Afghanistan

A bomb in a crowded in market in the north Afghanistan city of Mazar-i-Sharif on Tuesday killed at least two people and wounded 15, police officials said.

Aug 09, 2016, 17:55 PM IST

Militant suspected to be associated with Kokrajhar attack held

The police claimed that the militant, identified as Bodoland Boro, was associated with those involved the Balajan Tiniali market attack on August 5.

Aug 08, 2016, 19:36 PM IST

Army foils infiltration bid near LoC, militant killed

One militant was killed on Monday as army foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control in Naugam sector of Kashmir, in third such incident within a week.

Aug 01, 2016, 13:52 PM IST

Turkey kills 35 militants after they try to storm base: Officials

Turkey's military killed 35 militants from the Kurdistan Workers Party after they attempted to storm a base in the southeastern Hakkari province early on Saturday, military officials said.

Jul 30, 2016, 13:24 PM IST

Army foils infiltration bid in J&K's Kupwara, 2 militants, 2 soldiers killed

Army on Saturday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Naugam sector of Kashmir's Kupwara district, killing two militants in the operation that also left two soldiers dead.

Jul 30, 2016, 12:22 PM IST

J&K IAS officer threatens to quit for comparing him with JeM militant Burhan Wani

Shah Faesal, a celebrated IAS topper from Jammu and Kashmir on Friday lashed out at the national media for making him part of its sadistic propaganda and drawing his comparison with killed Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist commander Burhan Wani.

Jul 16, 2016, 20:17 PM IST

Three militants killed in encounter in J&K's Poonch, Amarnath Yatra resumes

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday killed at least three militants during encounter in Sawjian Sector of Poonch district, a report said.

Jul 16, 2016, 14:24 PM IST

Kashmir unrest over Burhan Wani's killing: CPI(M) asks Centre, J&K to call all-party meet

CPI(M) on Monday urged the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government to call an all-party meeting to discuss efforts to end the "growing strife" in the Valley, which is witnessing protests over the killing of Hizbul poster boy Burhan Wani, and restore peace there.

Jul 11, 2016, 16:29 PM IST