Security

NEW DELHI - The President's Bodyguard, which ceremonially welcomed US President Barack Obama at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, took birth in 1773 -- three years before the US became independent.

NEW DELHI - The US decision to support India for full membership of the top four nuclear clubs, including the Nuclear Suppliers' Group, emanated from a Track II initiative that involved former diplomats and top nuclear experts from both sides.

NEW DELHI - The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is geared up to provide chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) cover for US President Barack Obama as he addresses India's members of parliament Monday, an official said.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has shot down an Indian suggestion to do away with the aggressive posturing and boot-stomping during the traditional flag-lowering ceremony at the Wagah border post between India and Pakistan, an official said.

WASHINGTON - More than 12,000 workers of a US government agency are facing the risk of identity theft after one of its employees sent the names and Social Security numbers of the organisation's entire staff to a private e-mail address.