US Navy, IAF to carry out joint drill in Indian Ocean Region

22 Jun, 2021

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The US Navy and the Indian Air Force (IAF) will carry out joint drills in the Indian Ocean Region for two days starting Wednesday.

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New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) After the loss of territorial control in Iraq and Syria, Islamic State's global affiliates like al-Hind Province in India, Khorasan Province in Afghanistan and others will become increasingly important in upholding the terror outfit's image, claims Europol, the European Union's law enforcement agency, on Tuesday.

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Tripoli, June 22 (IANS) At least 1,594 illegal migrants were rescued off the Libyan coast and returned to the country in the past one week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.

US FDA approves drug developed by Indian-American's firm (22 Jun, 2021)

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Washington, June 22 (IANS) Three people were killed in a shooting in the US state of Colorado, authorities said, adding that the suspect was killed by the police.

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Helsinki, June 22 (IANS) Finland's opposition populist Finns Party Chairman, Jussi Halla-aho announced that he would not seek re-election in the August party convention, which means he will step down from the position.