Major Frank Roldan of the Philippine Army said two New People's Army (NPA) rebels were killed in the 15-minute battle that began just before 7 a.m. local time in the city of Esperanza, Xinhua news agency reported.He said four rebels fled the encounter site leaving their dead companies.The...
Fighting broke out between a group of New People's Army rebels and government forces in the city of Pantabangan on Wednesday afternoon, the military said in a report, Xinhua news agency reported.No soldiers were killed or injured in the clash.
SANAA [Yemen], A Greek-owned ship sank in the Red Sea after being attacked by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Wednesday, CBS News reported, citing UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).The ship, a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier also known as MV Tutor, is believed to be the second ship sunk by the...
The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs said, "The Philippine Government will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the Filipino crew aboard the ship, and to ensure justice. We call on all United Nations member states to protect the human rights of the...
Shimla: Davinder Bhutto, one of the six Congress rebels and BJP candidate from Kutlehar assembly seat, lost to his Congress rival Vivek Sharma by a margin of 5,356 votes on Tuesday.According to Election Commission data, Sharma got 3,68,533 votes, while Bhutto got 3,14,97 votes. A total of four...
Shimla, BJP candidate Chaitanya Sharma on Tuesday lost the Gagret assembly by-election in Himachal Pradesh to his Congress rival Rakesh Kalia by over 8,000 votes.According to the Election Commission website, Kalia got 35,768 votes against Sharma's 27,281.BJP rebel Kalia had contested on...
Sanaa [Yemen], Yemen's Houthi rebels say they have launched a missile attack on a United States aircraft carrier in the Red Sea in response to recent deadly attacks by the US and Britain in Yemen, Al Jazeera reports. Spokesman Yahya Sari has reported. The attack on the Eisenhower carrier was...
Dhanbad (Jharkhand), Fifty-five-year-old Devyanti Majhiya was among those who freely exercised their franchise in Maoist-hit Tundi block of Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, as Lal rebels called for election boycott, not for the first time . 1984, officials said.Dhanbad Deputy...
Ranchi: A Maoist was killed in an encounter between security forces and Lal rebels in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Thursday afternoon.The encounter took place in a forest on the Khunti-Chaibasa-Ranchi border, about 90 km from the state capital.Deputy Inspector General (DIG) said, "An area...
Shimla, “Kale Naag”, “Bigda Shahzada”, “Husn Pari” – the election campaign in Himachal Pradesh has been marked by name-calling and personal attacks.The bitter debate that followed cross-voting by six Congress rebels in the Rajya Sabha elections in February continued in the Lok Sabha election...
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister has claimed that the Congress government is stable in the state.He said that giving tickets to six Congress rebels who voted in favor of BJ in the Rajya Sabha elections would be disastrous for the party."After the disqualification of the six Congress...
Shimla: Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said the BJP has put a stain on the culture of Himachal Pradesh by starting horse-trading politics and the onus is on the voters to end this practice.Speaking at a public meeting in Kasauli Assembly constituency, the Congress leader said...
Shimla: The Congress on Friday announced the names of candidates for by-elections to three seats left vacant after the disqualification of six party rebels from the Himachal Pradesh Assembly this February.The list of candidates includes two turncoat leaders - Captain Ranjit Singh from Sujanpu...
Bhubaneswar: At least two Maoists were killed in an encounter between Lal rebels and security forces in Odisha's Boudh district early Thursday. Police gave this information.A senior officer said the exchange of fire between Maoists and personnel of Odisha's elite Special Operation Group (SOG)...
New Delhi [India], Director Karan L Butani is all set to come up with action-thriller 'Ruslaan' starring Aayush Sharma and Ms Mishra. This is the story of Ruslan who rebels to break free from the chains of conformity. The film is a complete entertainer also starring Jagapathi Babu and Vidya...
Three people were injured in an exchange of fire between armed village volunteers and unidentified gunmen at Pelyang village in Tengnoupa district of Manipur's Imphal on Friday. The officers provided this information."The firing took place between Meitei and Kuki rebels in Pelyang village of...
Ranchi: Twelve Maoists surrendered before security personnel in Wes Singhbhum district of Jharkhand on Thursday.Red rebels were active in the forests of Saranda and Kolhan.“Twelve Maoists have surrendered before the security personnel. They were operating in Saranda and Kolhan areas and...
Shimla: Opposition leader Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday claimed that three Congress leaders are in line to replace Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu after the Lok Sabha elections.Speaking to reporters in Solan, he said that despite having majority in the Himachal Pradesh...
Hamirpur/Shimla: Two Congress rebels who are now in the BJP claimed on Tuesday that the state government released an advance payment of Rs 100 crore to a private firm just a day before the implementation of the election code of conduct and demanded a probe into it. .Seeking "clarification"...
Hamirpur/Shimla, Former Chief Minister Prem Kuma Dhumal on Tuesday said that the BJP leadership in Himachal Pradesh is making efforts to pacify party leaders dissatisfied with the distribution of tickets to Congress rebels for the assembly by-elections.The senior BJP leader told that they...