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Navy looking to set up second base in Chennai

The need for the second base arose due to the INS Adyar fleet expansion.

Feb 14, 2016

To thwart Chinese aggression, India sends INS Vikramaditya to Maldives

India's presence in the Indian Ocean is seen as shaping a favourable maritime environment with both presence and engagement.

Feb 14, 2016

JNU event backed by Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed, says Rajnath Singh

The home minister referred to the recent protest by university students against the hanging of 2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru.

Feb 14, 2016

Indian-American potential nominee to replace Antonin Scalia as US Supreme Court Justice

Serving US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died in West Texas on Saturday.

Feb 14, 2016

South Korea: North used 70% of Kaesong workers' wages to develop nuclear, military weapons

Pyongyang declared military takeover of joint industrial park in Kaesong after Seoul shut it down earlier this week.

Feb 14, 2016

Syrian army to advance towards ISIS stronghold Raqqa: Reports

Syria recaptured a rebel-held village near Aleppo on Saturday.

Feb 14, 2016

Outgoing US commander says mission in Afghanistan not changing

In addition to training the Afghan forces, the U.S. military has stepped up operations against the Islamic State group fighters.

Feb 14, 2016

Turkish military shelled Kurdish militia in Syria: Government source

The shelling came amid growing anger in Ankara with the US backing for the PYD in its fight against the Islamic State group militants.

Feb 14, 2016

Brazil enlists army, cabinet in campaign against Zika

Twenty seven cabinet ministers participated in the operation aimed at visiting three million homes across 356 towns in the country.

Feb 14, 2016

Nato: We do not want a new Cold War

Nato does not see or want a new Cold War, its Supreme Allied Commander said on 13 February, in response to remarks by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. General Philip Breedlove told reporters at the Munich Security Conference that Minister Medvedev is entitled to his opinion. We dont look at what is happening as a Cold War and no one in Nato wants to return to a Cold War.

Feb 13, 2016

Valentineâ€™s Day 2016: 25,000 roses light up Hong Kong harbour front

Feb 13, 2016

Syria: More foreign troops could enter conflict if talks fail

Major powers agreed on 12 February to a pause in combat in Syria, but Russia pressed on with bombing in support of its ally President Bashar al-Assad, who vowed to fight until he regained full control of the country. In an interview with Dubai-based Orient TV in Munich, US Secretary of State, John Kerry said that if the peace plan fails, more foreign troops could enter the conflict.

Feb 13, 2016