New Delhi: Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf harmed the cause of Kashmir the most and the issue would have been solved by now if the former president had not overthrown a democratically-elected government in 1999,
Baghdad: The Islamic State terrorist group has released new video footage showing last year's mass execution of hundreds of Iraqi soldiers in the northern city of Tikrit, media reported on Sunday.The 22-minute video, including both newly
Bishkek: Seeking a peaceful and secure neighbourhood amidst threat of terrorism and extremism, India and Kyrgyzstan today signed four agreements including one on bolstering defence cooperation and holding annual joint military exercises.Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
Beijing: China issued its first white paper on military strategy on Tuesday, stressing the "active defence" guideline and pledging closer international security cooperation.The strategy adheres to the unity of strategic defense and operational and tactical
Washington: The American military assistance to Pakistan, a latest list of which was recently put out by the independent Congressional Research Service (CRS), better situates its military to wage a war against India and not
Kochi: A 30-year-old Afghan military captain from Kandahar, who lost his hands while defusing mines in the war torn country, now has two Indian hands - thanks to a successful transplant carried out at an
Washington: China has significantly increased its defence budget which is now more than three times that of India, the Pentagon has said. China's official defence budget last year was USD 136.3 billion while that of India
Islamabad: Pakistani military courts have started proceedings in 12 terror cases, a media report said Friday.The government had handed over 39 cases to military authorities last week for trial, of which 12 were transferred to
Yangon: The Myanmar military has reiterated its strong commitment to end recruitment of children in the army, a media report said Wednesday.Forty-two child soldiers were recently released from military service and returned to their families,
Panaji: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said the government is planning to legalise representatives of various foreign arms companies in the country, for speedy purchase of military hardware. “We will allow company representatives. They will
Washington: The US is committed to a broad defence trade and technology relationship with India to assist it in military modernisation efforts, a top Pentagon official said, noting that expanding bilateral security partnership is crucial
Acapulco,Maxico: Authorities were searching Monday for 57 students reported missing after weekend violence left at least six people dead and 25 wounded in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero.Twenty-two police officers from the city of
London: British military and humanitarian experts will set up a medical treatment centre for victims of the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, a British official announced on Monday.Britain's support follows a direct request from the
Islamabad: Pakistan military killed 19 militants in the latest raid in the troubled North Waziristan, as civilians streamed out of the restive region amidst raging conflict between the security forces and the Taliban. More than
Washington: The US has suspended about $3.5 million in military assistance to Thailand following a coup, the State Department said Friday.The US is reviewing the rest of the annual direct assistance to Thailand—which totalled $10.5
New Delhi: There are several jobs in the world which involve risks and danger to life. Yet people do engage in such jobs, either for better pay or for earning their basic bread and butter.For
Cairo: Egypt's interim prime minister announced Monday the resignation of his Cabinet, a surprise move that could be designed in part to pave the way for the nation's military chief to leave his defense minister's
New Delhi: Countries have a tendency to push in loads of money to stay ahead in the arms race by getting themselves equipped with the deadliest and most ferocious weapons to be used in a
New Delhi: Against the backdrop of a tussle between former Army chief Gen. VK Singh and the government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today sought to dispel concerns over civil-military ties, saying that the political leadership
New Delhi: Nations and governments spend huge amounts to have better weapons. As a result many countries have produced dozens of deadly efficient weapons.The reason for producing these weapons is the arms race on order
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