700 dead in Israel as it “declares war” on Hamas : BBC News
DefenceNews: Israel witnessed its deadliest offensive in 50 years as Hamas terrorists launched an unprecedented attack killing at least 700 Israelis. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed "mighty vengeance". What is the situation on the ground on day 3 of the war? Is Israel preparing for a ground offensive next? The Palestinian militants are believed to have seized as many as 100 hostages during their surprise attacks in Israel. The gunmen infiltrated Jewish communities near the border with Gaza, killing and seizing civilians and s…
Killed 1,000 ISIS Fighters In Mosul: Iraqi Forces
IRAQ: Iraqi special forces battling to clear ISIS from eastern Mosul have killed nearly 1,000 militants but fighting has slowed as troops face a mobile enemy hidden among thousands of civilians in the city, a top commander said. Six weeks into a major offensive, Iraqi forces have captured nearly half of eastern Mosul, moving from district to district against jihadist snipers, suicide attackers and car bombs. Elite Iraqi troops, known as the "Golden Division", are the only brigades to have entered Mosul from the east, …
Indian army says militants may attack Hindu pilgrimage in Kashmir
Indian army on Monday said militants might attack Hindu pilgrims going to revered Lord Shiva shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. Lieutenant General, Kaiwalya Trivikran Parnaik, intelligence reports pointed that rebels could disrupt Hindu pilgrimage as well as tourism in the state. "As far Amarnath pilgrimage and tourism are concerned, I would say in the last two years, we witnessed very fruitful seasons," said Parnaik in Udhampur. "As per intelligence reports, their (militant) intention is to disrupt both," he added. …
J&K cop with terror links figures in gallantry list
In an embarrassment for the administration, encounter specialist sub-inspector Shiv Krishan Sharma, who has been arrested on terror charges this month, figured in the list of 104 policemen selected for the Sher-e-Kashmir police medal for gallantry. CM Omar Abdullah presented the awards in Srinagar on Wednesday. Sharma is currently in police custody on charges of plotting an unsuccessful grenade attack at Thathri police station on April 27. Sources said the awards were announced before Sharma's arrest, but his name was not remo…
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