US sanctions Russian journalists for influence campaign, charges two

Yashwant Raj | September 5, 2024 2:32 AM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) The US on Wednesday announced sweeping actions targeting Russian government-backed efforts to conduct a malign influence campaign in America, that included the sanctioning of 10 individuals and two entities, the seizure of 32 Internet domain names used in the operation and charges filed against two employees of RT, a Russian state-run media outlet previously called Russia Today.

Centre, Tripura govt to sign pact with two armed groups in Delhi today

IANS | September 4, 2024 10:16 AM

New Delhi/Agartala, Sep 4 (IANS) In a significant development, a Memorandum of Settlement will be signed on Wednesday in Delhi between the Centre, Tripura government and the two insurgent groups -- National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF).

At least 51 killed, over 200 injured in Russian missile attack in Ukraine

IANS | September 4, 2024 7:12 AM

Kyiv, Sep 4 (IANS) At least 51 people were killed and more than 200 others injured in a Russian missile attack against a military educational facility in central Ukraine in one of the deadliest single attacks since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022, CNN reported, citing Ukraine's prosecutor general's office.

In latest crackdown on alleged Beijing agents, ex-high ranking New York official arrested

Arul Louis | September 4, 2024 3:00 AM

New York, Sep 4 (IANS) A former high-ranking state official has been charged with acting as an agent of the Chinese government, capping a series of arrests of people, including former dissidents, who have allegedly worked secretly for Beijing.

Few scenes in 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' are fictitious, says cabin crew member Anil Sharma

IANS | September 4, 2024 12:19 AM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding the Netflix series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack', which tells the story of the hijack of Indian Airlines flight IC-814 by Pakistan-based terror outfit Harkat-ul-Mujahideen in 1999, Anil Sharma, who was present in the hijacked Airbus aircraft as chief steward, and saw the series of events unfolding in front of his eyes, said on Tuesday that some of the scenes in the web series are fictitious.

RG Kar tragedy: Centre moves SC seeking Bengal government extend full cooperation to CISF

IANS | September 3, 2024 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Centre has filed a plea before the Supreme Court seeking direction to the West Bengal government to extend full cooperation to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) deputed at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, where a junior doctor was allegedly raped and murdered last month.

How Pakistan fuels anti-India sentiment among its people (IANS Analysis)

IANS | September 3, 2024 3:40 PM

New Delhi: Since the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, Pakistan has deliberately fostered an anti-India narrative that permeates all facets of its society. While the historical context of partition and the ongoing Kashmir conflict provide the geopolitical backdrop, the institutionalisation of animosity towards India took root in earnest during General Zia-ul-Haq’s rule.

Manipur CM calls drone bomb attacks terrorism, assures befitting response

IANS | September 3, 2024 9:25 AM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday condemned the use of drones to drop bombs on civilians and security forces. Calling it an act of terrorism, he said a befitting response will be given to the 'cowardly' acts.

Hamas says hostages will return in coffins if Israel continues military pressure

IANS | September 3, 2024 6:18 AM

Gaza, Sep 3 (IANS) Hamas has warned Israel that its "insistence" on getting hostages released through military pressure "will result in them returning to their families in coffins".

US soldiers assaulted in Turkey, 15 detained

IANS | September 3, 2024 2:05 AM

Ankara, Sep 3 (IANS) At least two US soldiers were physically assaulted on the streets of Izmir in Turkey -- a NATO ally of the United States -- by a far-right Turkish youth group on Monday, the local governor's office said, adding that 15 individuals involved in the attack have been detained.

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US sanctions Russian journalists for influence campaign, charges two

Centre, Tripura govt to sign pact with two armed groups in Delhi today

At least 51 killed, over 200 injured in Russian missile attack in Ukraine

In latest crackdown on alleged Beijing agents, ex-high ranking New York official arrested

Few scenes in 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' are fictitious, says cabin crew member Anil Sharma

RG Kar tragedy: Centre moves SC seeking Bengal government extend full cooperation to CISF

How Pakistan fuels anti-India sentiment among its people (IANS Analysis)

Manipur CM calls drone bomb attacks terrorism, assures befitting response

Hamas says hostages will return in coffins if Israel continues military pressure

US soldiers assaulted in Turkey, 15 detained

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