BRICS urge for concerted efforts to fight terror under UN auspices  

Brasilia: Condemning terrorism in all forms and manifestations, the BRICS member nations on Thursday called for concerted efforts to fight against terrorism under UN auspices in accordance with international law, recognize the primary role of States ...

Six navy officials get gallantry medals

New Delhi: A total of six naval personnel will be conferred gallantry medals on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day on Thursday. "One Shaurya Chakra and five Nao Sena Medal will be awarded to the navy personnel," the Indian Navy said in a rele...

IAF intercepts a transport aircraft, forced to land in Jaipur

Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday intercepted a Georgian Air Force transport carrier  Antonov An-12 and forced it to land at Jaipur airfield in Rajasthan. After getting airborne for Delhi, it deviated from its scheduled path and entered I...

Global terror tag for Masood Azhar, big win for India

Marking a big diplomatic victory for India, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday placed Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar in its sanctions list. “The Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011)...