Russia launches missile, drone attack on Ukrainian energy facilities
Moscow/Kyiv, Aug 27 (IANS) Russian military launched a massive strike on Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure facilities, the Russian Defence Ministry said. “This morning, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation launched a massive strike with high-precision long-range air and sea-based weapons, striking unmanned aerial vehicles at critical energy infrastructure facilities that ensured the operation of […]
Three former unit chiefs in Congress’ first J&K candidates list
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Congress’s former J&K unit Presidents Ghulam Ahmed Mir, Peerzada Mohd Syed, and Vikar Rasool Wani were among the nine candidates announced by the party in its first list for the coming elections in the UT. While Mir has been fielded from his Dooru Assembly seat in the Anantnag district, Syed […]
Champai Soren meets Amit Shah, to join BJP on Aug 30, says Assam CM Sarma
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) JMM leader and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, who had publicly shared his anguish at his treatment by the party and his unceremonious removal from the top post, will join the BJP on August 30, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. “Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and a […]
Eight TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) Eight fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested during the early hours of Tuesday by the Sri Lankan Navy. The fishermen were arrested for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). The arrested fishermen were taken to the Mannar Naval camp in Sri Lanka along with their mechanised fishing boat. All […]
S. Korea seeks 3.6 pc rise in defence budget for 2025
Seoul, Aug 27 (IANS) The South Korean government has sought a 3.6 per cent increase in defence spending next year to bolster capabilities to respond to evolving North Korean military threats. The Cabinet on Tuesday endorsed the proposed budget of 61.59 trillion won (46.3 billion US dollars) for 2025, compared with 59.42 trillion won this […]
UN chief condemns attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan
United Nations, Aug 27 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, his spokesman said. “The Secretary-General strongly condemns the 26 August attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province,” said Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Chief, at a daily briefing, on Monday. “The Secretary-General stresses that attacks against civilians are unacceptable,” […]
5 Palestinians killed by Israeli bombing in West Bank
Ramallah, Aug 27 (IANS) Five Palestinians were killed in an Israeli bombing of the Nur Shams camp near Tulkarm in the northern West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Ministry reported on Monday that the bodies were brought to Tulkarm Governmental Hospital following the attack. Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee confirmed that an […]
Hezbollah attacks Israeli site with suicide drone
Beirut, Aug 27 (IANS) Hezbollah has claimed that it targeted Israeli “spy equipment” at the Ramyah site in northern Israel with a suicide drone, achieving a direct hit. “In support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and their resistance, our fighters targeted the spy equipment at the Ramyah site with a suicide drone, […]
Over 70 killed in multiple terror attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Balochistan (Pakistan), August 27 (IANS) More than 70 people have been killed in multiple cases of terror attacks in the Balochistan province in southwestern Pakistan, media reported, quoting military and police officials. The country’s military said that 14 soldiers and police were killed as well as 21 terrorists were also killed in fighting in a […]
Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard endorses Trump for 2024 presidential race
Michigan, Aug 27 (IANS) Former US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party in 2022, officially announced her endorsement of former President Donald Trump on Monday in the upcoming presidential polls in November, media reported. Gabbard, who has become a regular presence in conservative media, announced a National Guard Association gathering in Michigan where […]
