US, Cuba to sign pact to restore regular flights
Taking the renewal of diplomatic relations forward, the US and Cuba will sign a bilateral agreement on February 16 to restore regular flights between the two countries. This comes after more than half a century. “While US law prohibits travel to Cuba for tourist activities, this arrangement will facilitate authorized travel,” the State Department said […]
Indian websites prone to Pakistan-based hacker attacks
Popular Indian websites are prone to hacking by Pakistan-based groups, especially during major events such as Independence Day and cricket match between the two countries, according to a research report by an organisation backed by the US intelligence agency CIA. The pattern of cyber attacks during several events or incidents like 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks […]
India ‘disappointed’ with US selling F-16s to Pakistan, counters anti-terror argument
The US’ decision to sell F-16s to Pakistan has outraged India’s diplomatic-strategic establishment, as New Delhi summoned US envoy Richard Verma on February 13. India’s Foreign Secretary S.Jaishankar summoned Mr Verma and conveyed its displeasure. India has strongly repudiated the US’ rationale in selling these F16s, saying these cutting-edge aircraft will not be used to […]