India, US sign key logistics agreement, considered as a reply to China’s aggression

India, US sign key logistics agreement, considered as a reply to China’s aggression

Washington : In order to counter China’s increasing might and aggression, India and the US have signed a defense agreement ‘Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement.’ (LEMOA). The agreement was signed between the Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar and the US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter. This will enable both the countries to have access to each […]

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President Putin announces comprehensive war drills; Russian forces on full combat mode

President Putin announces comprehensive war drills;  Russian forces on full combat mode

Moscow : The Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced comprehensive war drills of the Russian Security Forces. The drills, started from Thursday, include thousands of soldiers, modern tanks, armed vehicles and missiles near Ukraine and Baltic borders. Drills were performed in the Black Sea and the Caspian sea. in addition to the Ukraine and Baltic […]

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‘Austria is not a ‘Waiting Room’ for migrants arriving in Germany’, Austria warns Merkel

‘Austria is not a ‘Waiting Room’ for migrants arriving in Germany’, Austria warns Merkel

Vienna : The Austrian Defense Minister bluntly criticized the policy adopted by the German Chancellor Angela Merkel concerning the migrants, saying that the policy is signifying extreme recklessness and also that Austria is not a ‘Waiting Room’ for the migrants arriving in Germany. In an interview given to the  Austrian newspaper ‘Krone’ on Thursday, the […]

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Germany asks its citizens to stockpile food and water in case of emergency

Germany asks its citizens to stockpile food and water in case of emergency

Berlin : In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Germany and the looming threat of terrorism, the German government is advising its citizens to stockpile food and water. There is a mention of provisions like an ‘Early Warning System’ and heightened security for buildings in a special plan prepared by Germany’s Internal Defense Ministry. For […]

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Russia can use Turkey’s Incirlik airbase to target ISIS in Syria: Turkish PM

Russia can use Turkey’s Incirlik airbase to target ISIS in Syria: Turkish PM

Ankara: After showing readiness to ally with Russia against ISIS in Syria, Turkey has now offered Russia use of its Incirlik airbase. Turkey’s proposal to Russia to use this airbase, which currently is under US control, is seen as a shock to the US. Last week Iran had offered Russia to use one of its airbases […]

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Former Afghan President Karzai endorses India’s Balochistan stance

Former Afghan President Karzai endorses India’s Balochistan stance

Kandahar : After getting a backing from Bangladesh, the Indian stance regarding Balochistan is being backed by Afghanistan as well. The former President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai has asserted that the Indian stance in respect of Balochistan is correct. Karzai has also expressed hope that India will provide greater assistance to enhance the capability of Afghanistan’s security forces, train them […]

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Maldives seeks India’s help to counter terrorism

Maldives seeks India’s help to counter terrorism

New Delhi : Relations between India and Maldives have been developing along well in various sectors. Maldives in addition to defense co-operation has requested for India’s assistance to counter terrorism threats too. On 29th August, Maldivian National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Chief will be visiting India for discussion in this matter. Maldivian Foreign Minister Mohamed Asim said […]

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