Army Commander urges ULFA-I chief Paresh Barua to return to Assam

IANS | December 27, 2023 9:06 PM

Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Indian Army's Eastern Command Lt Gen R.P. Kalita on Wednesday urged banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) chief Paresh Barua to return to Assam and enjoy the fruits of development in the northeastern state.

17 Filipino seafarers taken hostage 'safe'

IANS | December 27, 2023 4:25 PM

Manila, Dec 27 (IANS) The 17 Filipino seafarers taken hostage by Yemen's Houthi rebels in November "are safe," an official from the Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Wednesday.

IDF demolishes Hamas leader Deif's house

IANS | December 23, 2023 8:48 AM

Tel Aviv, Dec 23 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it has destroyed the house of Mohammed Deif, the military head of the Hamas militant group.