Australian FM Carr heads to Libya to seek ICC lawyer’s release
June 19th, 2012 - 12:51 am ICT by BNO News
TRIPOLI, LIBYA (BNO NEWS) -- Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr on Monday morning traveled to Libya to personally push for the release of four detained staff members of the International Criminal Court ... Read more...
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Omar to raise repeal of AFSPA at CMs’ meet
April 14th, 2012 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, April 14 (IANS) Enthused by the drastic decline in militancy and an all- pervasive upbeat mood in the state, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is determined to ... Read more...
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I proposed Kalam’s name for president: Mamata
January 30th, 2012 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) In what is being seen as a bid to reach out to Muslims ahead of the panchayat polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday ... Read more...
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Kabir Suman mocks at Mamata’s visit to Irom Sharmila
January 28th, 2012 - 3:11 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Kabir Suman has mocked at his party chief Mamata Banerjee for promising voters in Manipur that the Trinamool will ensure withdrawal of ... Read more...
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Training mission in Iraq to end: NATO chief
December 12th, 2011 - 11:28 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, Dec 12 (IANS) NATO will wrap up its training mission in Iraq by year-end, its secretary general, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, said Monday."Agreement on the extension of this successful programme ... Read more...
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Irom Sharmila’s supporters detained
October 20th, 2011 - 12:24 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Over 25 supporters of Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila, who is on hunger strike for repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the ... Read more...
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Government for consensus to amend AFSPA: Chidambaram
September 1st, 2011 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The government is trying to build a consensus to amend the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), which gives the armed forces legal immunity ... Read more...
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Britney Spears sued over fragrance deal
April 1st, 2011 - 7:29 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, April 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Singer Britney Spears has been sued for $10 million by a company that claims represented her to get a deal with Elizabeth Arden. The suit which ... Read more...
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12 more paramilitary bunkers removed from Srinagar
March 17th, 2011 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, March 17 (IANS) Continuing its efforts to reduce the footprints of the security forces in summer capital Srinagar, the Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir government Thursday removed 12 more ... Read more...
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Revoke AFSPA, start dialogue with Kashmiris, demand political leaders
February 1st, 2011 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Senior leaders from various political parties Tuesday demanded revocation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act [AFSPA] in Jammu and Kashmir as well as more autonomy ... Read more...
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Bomb kills 8 people in southern Thailand
January 25th, 2011 - 10:26 pm ICT by BNO News
YALA, THAILAND (BNO NEWS) -- A bomb explosion killed eight people and wounded two others in the southern province of Yala in Thailand on Tuesday, MCOT online news reported.
The bomb targeted a ... Read more...
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Omar, top army officer discuss Kashmir situation
January 16th, 2011 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Jan 16 (IANS) The Indian Army's Northern Command chief, Lt. Gen. K.T. Parnaik, and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah discussed the issue of troop recall and repeal of ... Read more...
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Not the right time to reduce troops in Kashmir: Army commander
January 15th, 2011 - 6:02 pm ICT by IANS
Akhnoor (Jammu and Kashmir), Jan 15 (IANS) A day after Home Secretary G.K.Pillai announced security forces in Jammu and Kashmir will be reduced by 25 percent, the Indian Army's commander in the ... Read more...
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Army’s northern command gets new chief
January 1st, 2011 - 10:01 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Jan 1 (IANS) Lt Gen K.T Parnaik Saturday took over as General Officer Commanding-in-chief of the Indian Army's key northern command which guards the frontiers with Pakistan, Pakistan-administered Kashmir and China ... Read more...
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Nepal’s nabbed ex-crown prince denies role in gun brawl
December 16th, 2010 - 11:09 am ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, Dec 16 (IANS) In a dramatic volte face within two days of being arrested for threatening a fellow hotel guest during a drunken brawl and firing in the air, ... Read more...
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Armed forces special powers a home ministry problem: IAF cheif
November 25th, 2010 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik, who heads the Indian Air Force, Thursday said removal or dilution of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) - that ... Read more...
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Blasts in southern Thailand injure at least 15
October 25th, 2010 - 9:46 pm ICT by BNO News
BANGKOK, THAILAND (BNO NEWS) -- At least 15 people were wounded after a series of explosions rocked the troubled southern region of Thailand on Monday, the sixth anniversary of a deadly anti-government ... Read more...
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Emergency decree renewed in Thailand’s southern region
October 19th, 2010 - 9:22 pm ICT by BNO News
BANGKOK, THAILAND (BNO NEWS) -- The government of Thailand on Tuesday renewed the executive decree on public administration in emergency situations in its three southern regions which have been plagued by violence, ... Read more...
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CRPF will leave AFSPA issue to ministry: Vijay Kumar
October 7th, 2010 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will not involve itself in any controversy on the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Kashmir, the ... Read more...
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Forces need legal protection, air chief says on AFSPA
October 4th, 2010 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Any decision on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is a prerogative of the government, Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik, who heads the Indian Air Force, ... Read more...
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Armed forces need AFPSA, says top official
September 30th, 2010 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, Sep 30 (IANS) Outgoing Assam Rifles Chief Lt. Gen Yadava has said the controversial Armed Force Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was a vital shield for armed forces battling insurgents."It is ... Read more...
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Kashmir turmoil not linked to AFSPA: Raju (Second Lead)
September 21st, 2010 - 6:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Ruling out dilution or revocation of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister of State for Defence M.M. Pallam Raju Tuesday ... Read more...
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Kashmir turmoil not related to AFSPA: Raju (Lead)
September 21st, 2010 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Ruling out dilution or revocation of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Jammu and Kashmir Minister of State for Defence M.M. Pallam Raju Tuesday ... Read more...
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Rise in infiltration bids from across the border: Army Chief
September 18th, 2010 - 10:12 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Sep.18 (ANI): The Army Chief, General Vijay Kumar Singh, said on Saturday that violence has decreased in Jammu and Kashmir but infiltration bids from across the border have increased in the ... Read more...
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Political leadership to decide on revoking AFSPA: Army chief
September 18th, 2010 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 18 (IANS) Indian Army Chief, General V.K. Singh, Saturday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), which gives the army legal immunity for their actions, is only an ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh to preside over all party meeting on Kashmir today
September 15th, 2010 - 11:44 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will preside over an all-party meeting on Kashmir here on Wednesday.The meeting, which will see the participation of Jammu and ... Read more...
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National Conference discusses strategy for all-party meet
September 15th, 2010 - 12:07 am ICT by IANS
Sringar, Sep 14 (IANS) The core group of Jammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference met here late Tuesday to discuss the party's strategy for Wednesday's all-party meeting on the ongoing Kashmir ... Read more...
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Day before all-party Kashmir meet, AFSPA still a touchy topic
September 14th, 2010 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) A day before an all-party meeting on Kashmir Wednesday, the security establishment as well as the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) opposed even partial withdrawal ... Read more...
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Decision on AFSPA after all-party meeting: Antony (Lead)
September 14th, 2010 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday said the government will take a final decision on a Kashmir package, including withdrawal of the contentious Armed Forces Special Powers ... Read more...
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Soldiers need legal protection, says IAF chief
September 14th, 2010 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) While political dilemma over revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir continues, the Indian Air Force chief Tuesday stressed the ... Read more...
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Jethmalani favours partial AFSPA removal
September 12th, 2010 - 11:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party Sunday cautioned the government against any move to lift the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from any part of violence-torn Jammu ... Read more...
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No difference of opinion on Kashmir in cabinet: Antony
September 12th, 2010 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 12 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Sunday denied reports of differences of opinion in the union cabinet on tackling the violence in Kashmir, a day ahead of a Cabinet ... Read more...
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CCS meeting on Kashmir postponed to Monday
September 11th, 2010 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting to discuss a peace package for the violence-hit Kashmir Valley has been postponed to Monday, government officials said Saturday.
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Talk to agitating Kashmiris: Habibullah
August 26th, 2010 - 12:06 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) To restore calm in Jammu and Kashmir, the government should reach out to people and hold talks with the agitating Kashmiris, Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah said ... Read more...
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Repeal law giving army special powers: Activists
August 21st, 2010 - 11:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Students and civil rights groups Saturday protested in the national capital to demand the repeal of a law that grants the military special powers, including legal ... Read more...
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