Former Tata director SA Hasan honoured by Queen Elizabeth II

Last Updated: Monday, June 22, 2015, 17:22

Former UK-based Managing Director of Tata Limited, SA Hasan has been appointed by Queen Elizabeth II as an honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the country's economy.

Libya says five kidnapped Egyptian diplomats freed

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 04:14

Five Egyptian diplomats kidnapped in Tripoli in retaliation for Egypt`s arrest of a Libyan militia commander have been freed, Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Abdul Razak Al-Grady said on Sunday.

Eastern Army commander reviews preparedness at Sino-Indian border

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 00:21

Eastern Army Commander Tuesday reviewed the preparedness and security situation of the operational areas in the Sikkim and north Bengal sectors at the Sino-Indian border.

Army Commander reviews situation at Sino-India border

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 21:10

Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen MMS Rai on Tuesday reviewed the preparedness and security situation of operational areas along the Sino-India border in Sikkim, defence sources said.

Lebanon Army says jihadist commander arrested

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 22:07

Lebanon`s army on Wednesday announced the arrest of a commander loyal to Al-Qaeda, adding he was involved in an attack against the military last month.

Army commander in South Sudan oil-state `joins rebels`

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 19:46

A top South Sudan army commander based in the key oil-producing Unity state appears to have defected to rebel forces, the country`s army spokesman said.

Afghan Taliban condemn killing of Haqqani

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 20:25

Afghan Taliban condemned killing of a senior Haqqani network leader but said his death would not have any impact on militants` campaign of violence.

US navy commander arrested in bribery scandal

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 12:54

A high-ranking US Navy official has been charged with accepting prostitutes, luxury travel and USD 100,000 in cash from a foreign defence contractor in exchange for classified and internal navy information.

Naval Commander-in-Chief to try case against its personnel: HC

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 16:15

Bombay High Court observed that offence of molestation committed by a naval personnel while will have to be tried and court marshalled by Naval Commander-in-Chief and not by a criminal sessions court.

Key Taliban commander, policeman killed

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 15:50

A clash between Taliban militants and police claimed the lives of a key Taliban commander and a policeman in southern Afghanistan Thursday, an official said.

Afghan peace team to visit Taliban commander: Officials

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 19:52

Afghan negotiators seeking peace with the Taliban will soon travel to Pakistan for their first meeting with key militant commander Mullah Baradar, officials said today.

London-bound Karzai to push Pakistan on Taliban commander

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 17:18

Afghan President Hamid Karzai will push Pakistan to reveal the location of key Taliban commander Mullah Baradar during trilateral talks to be held in Britain on Tuesday, officials in Kabul said.