IAF pilots training on VIP helicopters in Britain (With Images)
July 17th, 2012 - 11:32 am ICT by IANS
London, July 17 (IANS) Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots have begun training on the Agusta Westland AW 101 helicopters that have been purchased for ferrying dignitaries, the first of ... Read more...
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Mission in Paris at full security alert, says India
May 18th, 2012 - 11:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) India Friday said its mission in Paris has been fully alert to security issues in consultation with the local authorities. Reports from the French ... Read more...
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US funding for Israeli air defence
May 18th, 2012 - 4:45 am ICT by IANS
Washington, May 18 (IANS) The US will give $70 million to help boost Israel's air defence capabilities to thwart rocket attacks by Palestinian militants."I was pleased to inform (Israeli ... Read more...
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UAE launches e-visa system in Spain
May 5th, 2012 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, May 5 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched an electronic visa facility in Spain to facilitate the issuing process.Launched by UAE Ambassador to Spain Hasa Abdullah ... Read more...
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VHP warns Amarnath shrine board
March 5th, 2012 - 3:21 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, March 5 (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has warned of "serious consequences" if the duration of the annual Amarnath yatra in Jammu and Kashmir is less than ... Read more...
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Frustrated with security on flim sets: Pattinson
November 14th, 2011 - 7:59 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 14 (IANS) Actor Robert Pattinson has confessed that he gets frustrated on film sets because his security requirements never allows him to mix with the crew."You just wish ... Read more...
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US has specific security norms for flights to US
September 2nd, 2011 - 11:54 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 2 (IANS) The United States has made clear it does have specific security requirements for flights going to the US and was committed to ensuring that those are ... Read more...
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Action against Baba Ramdev internal Indian matter: US
June 7th, 2011 - 11:52 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 7 (IANS) The United States has said that it supports the right to peaceful assembly, but it considers New Delhi's action against yoga guru Baba Ramdev as "an ... Read more...
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Beckhams may send Brooklyn to British private school
February 28th, 2011 - 7:06 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 28 (IANS) Soccer star David Beckham and his wife, former Spice Girl Victoria, seem to be preparing to move from Los Angeles to Britain as they plan to send ... Read more...
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Govt. to encourage joint ventures in Defence
February 9th, 2011 - 10:38 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, Feb 9 (ANI): Assuring that India's defence expenditure would continue to grow in the next two decades, Defence Minister AK Antony on Wednesday said that the government will continue to encourage ... Read more...
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Steps taken to counter Pakistan missions’ anti-India acts
November 24th, 2010 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Ahead of the second anniversary of the Nov 26 Mumbai terror attack, the government Wednesday said it has taken up with respective governments anti-India activities indulged in ... Read more...
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Oz tech workers facing problems with bosses using iPads at work
November 17th, 2010 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 17 (ANI): Tech workers in Australia are facing a lot of problems with more and more senior managers turning up with Apple's iPads at work.Australian IT reports the problem ... Read more...
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Indian firms confident to deal with external cyber threats
August 26th, 2010 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) A majority of Indian companies are confident of dealing with the cyber security threats, says a survey released by financial advisory firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Pvt ... Read more...
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Blackberry manufacturer says won’t allow access to security-related codes
August 3rd, 2010 - 7:24 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug.3 (ANI): Even as India's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and the Union Home Ministry is mounting pressure on Blackberry mobile manufacturer Research in Motion (RIM) to allow access to security-related codes, ... Read more...
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We won’t compromise on security, privacy: Blackberry (Lead)
August 3rd, 2010 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, Aug 3 (IANS) BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) said here Monday that it would not compromise on security and privacy of its smart phones while responding to the ... Read more...
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BlackBerry says it won’t compromise on security and priavacy
August 3rd, 2010 - 9:13 am ICT by IANS
By GurmukhSingh
Toronto, Aug 3 (IANS) Responding to the ban on BlackBerry by the United Arab Emirates and Saud Arabia, device maker Research in Motion (RIM) said here Monday that it would not ... Read more...
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Barack Obama’s Internet kill switch plan approved
June 28th, 2010 - 9:09 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Jun 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) US President Barack Obama is one of the most powerful man in the world and his powers have been further enhanced this week, after a United ... Read more...
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To avoid Obama’s visit, South African police chief wants US knocked out of WC
May 8th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 8 (ANI): South African police chief General Bheki Cele in order to avoid a visit by President Barack Obama to the country during the World Cup, is 'praying' that ... Read more...
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CISF to provide security to Mumbai Port
April 21st, 2010 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) A 502-member team of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Wednesday took over the task of securing the Mumbai Port.
According to Rahul Asthana, chairman of Mumbai Port ... Read more...
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Travellers to US face stricter security measures
December 27th, 2009 - 7:11 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 27 (DPA) Travellers to the US from abroad were advised Saturday to allot extra time for check-in as Washington upped the security requirements to board a US-bound plane.
The new restrictions ... Read more...
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Chidambaram praises contribution of CRPF on its 70th anniversary
November 27th, 2009 - 5:09 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram applauded the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on its 70th anniversary here on Friday.Chidambaram inspected a CRPF guard of honour, ... Read more...
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PDP protests against prepaid connection ban in Kashmir
November 6th, 2009 - 3:13 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Nov 6 (IANS) Kashmir's opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) activists led by president Mehbooba Mufti Friday undertook a peaceful march to Lal Chowk to protest the decision to withdraw prepaid ... Read more...
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‘Indian VIP exemption list does not mirror US requirements’
July 24th, 2009 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun KumarWashington, July 24 (IANS) Backing Continental Airlines on the controversial screening of former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the US agency responsible for security of US transportation systems has made it ... Read more...
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Six states preparing plan for mega city policing
July 14th, 2009 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The police commissioners of six states have held discussions with the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) to prepare plans for mega city policing needs, parliament ... Read more...
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India is safer than any other country: Chidambaram (Lead)
June 4th, 2009 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Home Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday asserted that India was a "completely safe country" after the US warned its citizens about high threats from terrorism throughout the ... Read more...
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Iraq denies it seeks advanced Russian weapons
April 13th, 2009 - 9:58 pm ICT by IANS
Baghdad, April 13 (DPA) Baghdad is not seeking to buy advanced Russian weapons systems, an Iraqi government spokesman said Monday, denying earlier reports.
"Iraq does not want to buy heavy, advanced weapons from ... Read more...
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Home ministry officials meet poll panel
February 24th, 2009 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Gearing up for the general elections, the three-member Election Commission Tuesday met a home ministry delegation led by secretary Madhukar Gupta to review the security requirements and ... Read more...
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Polling schedule should not be too long: CPI-M
February 3rd, 2009 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls should not exceed three weeks, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) said here Tuesday."The schedule of polling for the ... Read more...
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Pak urges US for early supply of F-16s to meet defence requirements
January 14th, 2009 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan.14 (ANI): Sensing the need of strengthening its air defence amidst high tension, and rising war fears with India, Pakistan has asked the United States for an early delivery of ... Read more...
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Brit taxpayers have paid PS33,000 for ministers parking fines in 3yrs
December 21st, 2008 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, December 21 (ANI): Parking fines run up by Cabinet ministers have cost British taxpayers a staggering 33,000 pounds in the last three years, almost 1,000 pounds a month.
While the ... Read more...
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US Congress not convinced why Islamabad needs new F-16s to fight back Taliban
October 18th, 2008 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Oct 18 (ANI): Though it has now become so critical for the Bush administration to provide Pakistan with new and refurbished F-16 jet fighters to fight the Taliban, the US ... Read more...
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Pak says Indo-US N-deal-like policies may destabilise South Asia
October 9th, 2008 - 4:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington , Oct 9 (ANI): Pakistan has indirectly hit out at the just concluded Indo-US nuclear deal, saying such policies that create nuclear disparities in South Asia could destabilise the region ... Read more...
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Australia to overhaul its immigration policy
July 29th, 2008 - 2:42 pm ICT by ANI
Canberra, July 29 (ANI): The Australian government today overhauled its immigration policy, putting an end to what it referred to as the dehumanising practice of indefinite mandatory detention.
Australias Immigration Minister, Senator ... Read more...
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Shivraj Patil to review Delhi Metro security today
June 4th, 2008 - 10:44 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil will review the security arrangements in Delhi Metro today.The Minister will visit some metro stations to take stock of the ... Read more...
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Pakistan celebrates nuclear tests anniversary
May 28th, 2008 - 11:49 pm ICT by admin
Xinhua
Islamabad, May 28 (Xinhua) Pakistan Wednesday celebrated the 10th anniversary of its nuclear tests, describing the day as "historic in the nation's quest for security". "Pakistan has taken its responsibilities as a ... Read more...
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