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Irate Iran to deploy missiles after fresh US sanctions
04 Feb 2017
Relations between Washington and Tehran have deteriorated sharply since Donald Trump took office promising a tough line on what he sees as Iranian belligerency towards US interests and allies
Irate Iran to deploy missiles after fresh US sanctions
04 Feb 2017
Relations between Washington and Tehran have deteriorated sharply since Donald Trump took office promising a tough line on what he sees as Iranian belligerency towards US interests and allies
Iran defies UN resolution, conducts missile test
01 Feb 2017
Pak puts 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed under protective custody
31 Jan 2017
Hafiz Saeed, who carries a bounty of $10 million on his head, is wanted in India and the US for his alleged role in masterminding the 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai that claimed 166 lives
Army sets up WhatsApp line for plaints, but questions remain
28 Jan 2017
In the wake of recent social media posts by defence personnel airing their grouses, the Army has launched a WhatsApp helpline connecting the lower ranking personnel directly with Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat
Free-trade champion, China’s Xi calls for complete nuclear disarmament
19 Jan 2017
The Chinese leader's speeches at Davos and Geneva are seen as an attempt to grab the mantle of global leadership from the United States
Free-trade champion, China’s Xi calls for complete nuclear disarmament
19 Jan 2017
The Chinese leader's speeches at Davos and Geneva are seen as an attempt to grab the mantle of global leadership from the United States
Schoolkid inks Rs5-cr MoU for landmine-destroying drone
16 Jan 2017
Wired to locate and destroy, the drone has been equipped with infrared, RGB sensor and thermal meter along with a 21-megapixel camera with a mechanical shutter that can take high resolution picturesl
Russia invites Trump administration to Syrian peace talks bypassing Obama administration
14 Jan 2017
Vibrant Gujarat Summit: Teen signs Rs5-cr MoU to supply drones
13 Jan 2017
Wired to locate and destroy landmines, the drone is equipped with infrared, RGB sensor and thermal meter along with a 21-megapixel camera with a mechanical shutter that can take high resolution pictures as well
China policy paper upbeat about ties with India
13 Jan 2017
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