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Modification in AFSPA should be looked at: Omar Abdullah

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 15:20

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday suggested modification in controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) that gives immunity to the armed forces operating in disturbed areas.

UPA failed to tackle threats to internal security: BJYM

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 23:57

The youth wing of BJP on Sunday alleged that the Congress-led UPA has failed to tackle threats to internal security resulting in increased terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

VHP criticises J&K govt over AFSPA

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 19:08

By opposing Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) the Jammu and Kashmir government is helping the militancy to grow in the state, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday alleged.

AFSPA needed in J&K: Khurshid

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 20:27

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday said Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was needed in Jammu and Kashmir to protect the lives of armed forces as they are the ones who defend the country.

Forces seek Rs 6 lakh cr star-war weapon systems

Last Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 21:37

Seeking to prepare itself for futuristic warfare, Indian armed forces are planning to spend around Rs 6 lakh crore to get hi-tech equipment such as robots for combat roles.

Modi`s remarks could demotivate armed forces: Cong

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 18:36

Congress on Sunday said Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi`s remarks were "malicious" and could demotivate the armed forces which have been pursuing relief operations in flood-hit Uttarakhand.

British Royal Navy makes traditional toasts gender neutral

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 15:12

The Royal Navy of Britain has revealed that they have replaced the sailor`s traditional toast to "our wives and sweethearts" with a more gender-neutral and inclusive toast to "our families".

Equip forces with cyber warfare tools: Kalam

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 18:45

Noting that cyber attacks could cause destruction on an unprecedented scale, former President A P J Abdul Kalam stressed on the need to equip future officers of armed forces to envisage and combat technology-driven warfare.

Afghan forces take over nationwide security from NATO: Karzai

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 12:45

Karzai announced on Tuesday that Afghan forces have taken over the security responsibility for the entire country from NATO-led troops, finishing the transition process that began in 2011.

Can`t wait for last gun to fall silent to repeal AFSPA: Omar

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 18:35

Omar Abdullah today asked the Centre to set in motion a mechanism which could guide in repealing of the act from the state.

Cyber Command set to be reality for Armed forces

Last Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 17:35

The Armed forces are in the process of finalising a proposal to set up a Cyber Command and it would soon become a reality, Defence Minister A K Antony said on Saturday.

Maoists attack Chhattisgarh police camp

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 23:50

The Maoists early Wednesday attacked two police camps in Chhattisgarh but there were no reports of casualty in the firing, police said.