We`re here to win, says new US commander in Afghanistan

Last Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013, 16:20

General Joseph Dunford, who controls the international force in Afghanistan, has said that he expects Kabul`s insurgency to continue beyond the US withdrawal in 2014, but also feels hopeful about the direction of the country.

Obama names Breedlove as new NATO commander

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 09:15

President Barack Obama is set to nominate on Friday Air Force General Philip Breedlove as new NATO commander, after the earlier nominee John Allen decided to retire.

Top LeJ commander arrested in Pakistan

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 21:02

A top commander of the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi was arrested in this Pakistani city.

Top Army commander meets J&K Governor

Last Updated: Friday, March 15, 2013, 22:19

Days after a suicide attack on a CRPF camp in Bemina locality of central Srinagar which left five jawans and two militants dead, a top Army commander today met J&K Governor.

Chinese military build-up cause of concern: US Commander

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 09:04

Chinese military build up is a cause of concern for the countries in the region, a top American commander said on Tuesday after China announced a 10 per cent increase in its defence budget.

Pakistan seeks Taliban commander from Afghanistan

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 13:44

Malik said Interpol would be approached for getting the custody of Maulvi Faqir, who was was behind a series of terror attacks in Pakistan.

N Korea warns US commander in S Korea over drills

Last Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 15:50

North Korea has warned the top US commander in South Korea to cancel upcoming drills aimed at deterring Pyongyang`s military provocations.

Top US commander calls for Asia-Pacific security environment

Last Updated: Saturday, February 9, 2013, 12:59

The top US commander in-charge of the Pacific Command has called for creation of a security environment in the region.

John Allen to be nominated as Nato commander

Last Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013, 00:09

The White House said that it will go ahead with nominating John Allen as the Nato commander in Europe.

Pentagon inquiry clears US Gen John Allen

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 09:09

The Pentagon has cleared Commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan Gen John Allen, of charges of professional misconduct, a US official says.

Four aides of GNLA area commander held

Last Updated: Sunday, January 20, 2013, 16:29

Four suspected aides of an area commander of the proscribed tribal outfit, the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) were arrested here, the police said Sunday.

Prince Charles was so saucy, says Catherine Zeta-Jones

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 16:56

Catherine Zeta-Jones, who was made a Commander of British Empire (CBE) in 2011 for services to the film industry, revealed that Prince Charles pinned the award on the actress’ lapel with the minimum of blushes.