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Disturbances in Pakistan may
aggravate militancy : Narayanan

On board Prime Minister's Special Air India Aircraft :India today expressed serious concern over the situation in Pakistan and said a possibility of increased infiltration from across the border could not be ruled out....more

Fidayeen killed, another holed up at Sopore
5 militants, Major among 9 killed in Pattan encounter

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, Nov 10: With the killing of all five militants, the three day long gun battle at Sadmohalla, Pattan came to an end yesterday afternoon. In the prolonged encounter, four soldiers including a Major were also killed....more

Defence Minister, A K Antony addressing strategic experts in New Delhi on Saturday.

India monitoring situation in neighbourhood
Terrorism being outsourced, says Antony

NEW DELHI, Nov 10: Cautioning that India may be called upon to play a "significant role" in ensuring peace and stability in its extended neighbourhood, Defence Minister A K Antony today said the country’s security apparatus should be well equipped to deal with any challenges.....more

Azad to see off 1st batch today
250 Haj pilgrims cleared following fresh CID verification

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 10: Nearly 250 pilgrims have been cleared for Haj following a re-verification process ordered by Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda on the instructions of Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad. The re-verification process was completed within three days......more

Bhutto addresses journalists' rally

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10: A day after she was prevented from leading a rally in Rawalpindi, former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto today joined a protest here by hundreds of journalists against imposition of emergency and vowed to continue her fight for restoration of democracy in the country......more

30 fragging incidents in J&K this year
Jawan runs amok; kills JCO, NCO

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 10: An Army jawan ran amok and shot dead two co-jawans of his unit at Corps Battle School at Bhalra near Bhaderwah town this afternoon......more

In 3 months, LoC point opened unscheduled for 3rd time
Indo-Pak Army officials again exchange sweets

By Sanjeev Pargal

JAMMU, Nov 10: Chakkan-Da-Bagh point on Line of Control (LoC) was opened for third time in less than three months on an unscheduled date yesterday afternoon with Indo-Pak Army officials exchanging sweets on the occasion of Diwali festival......more

Parliament session from Nov 15

NEW DELHI, Nov 10: Ahead of the Winter session of Parliament, Government today held crucial talks with the Left parties in an apparent attempt to break the ice on the Indo-US nuclear deal and it was agreed that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s statement on the subject in the previous session should be taken up for discussion....more

Pak national held on IB, repatriated

Excelsior Correspondent

SAMBA, Nov 10: A Pakistani national who crossed over to this side of the International Border (IB) from Majra post was captured by the security forces in Samba sector on Friday....more

HM militant killed in Chatru

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 10: A Hizbul Mujahideen militant was killed in an encounter with troops of 11 Rashtriya Rifles and police at Duligam under the jurisdiction of Chatru police station in Kishtwar district this morning....more

DGCA team completes inquiry

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 10: A team of Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), headed by Assistant Director Sant Kumar, has completed its preliminary on spot inquiry report in November 6 crash landing of a Himalayan Heli helicopter immediately after taking over from Katra helipad.....more

IAF ready to receive British fighters

BANGALORE, Nov 10: Excitement is abuzz at Karnataka’s Bidar Air Force Station as it is all decked up to receive two British Hawks on Monday with 70 IAF fighter pilots expected to be trained on the Advanced Jet Trainer from June....more