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Search operations intensified in J&K to track down terrorists; 6 held

Two terrorists and four policemen were killed while three others, including a deputy superintendent of police, were injured during a gunfight in a remote forested area in the Sanyal belt of district

Movement of 3 terrorists likely detected in J-K's Kathua, area cordoned off

Two terrorists and four policemen were killed, and three others, including a deputy superintendent of police, were injured in a fierce gunfight

Changing contours of India's aid to neighbouring countries and regions

Returning the favour, Modi will be the first foreign leader to be hosted by Dissanayake

NIA arrests key accused in human trafficking case via 'dunki' route

The term 'dunki,' which is believed to have originated from the word "donkey," refers to an illegal pathway that immigrants take to enter countries like the US without proper documentation

Afspa extended in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal for six months

The AFSPA, often criticised as a draconian law, gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary

Iran rejects direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter

The remarks from President Masoud Pezeshkian represented the first official acknowledgment of how Iran responded to Trump's letter

IAF to join 12-day multinational wargame in Greece starting Monday

The assets deployed by the IAF for the biennial INIOCHOS-25 exercise at the Andravida air base include Su-30 MKI fighter jets along with combat enabler IL-78 and C-17 Globemaster aircraft

'Op Brahma': India deploys specialised HDRA team to earthquake-hit Myanmar

A 118-member team comprising medical and communication units air-landed at Naypyitaw International Airport in Myanmar

US approves Holtec to build nuclear reactors in India with Tata, L&T

The DoE approval permits Holtec to share unclassified SMR technology with three Indian entities-Holtec Asia (its regional subsidiary), Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd, and Larsen & Toubro Ltd

12 terrorists killed in Pakistani drone strikes, civilian deaths reported

The counter-terrorism operation on Saturday morning targeted hideouts of terrorists in the remote hilltop area of Katlang in the Mardan district

Need more steps to improve security situation in J&K, says CM Abdullah

He added such incidents had happened in the past as well and "I am of the opinion, although I don't have any intelligence reports, it was a new group (of terrorists) who had crossed into this side

India-US trade talks conclude, sector expert-level round to start soon

The next level of the proposed bilateral trade agreement will be held virtually, eventually looking to finalising the broad contours of trade deal; meanwhile, the threat of reciprocal tariffs kicking

IOS Sagar: Indian Navy trains 44 foreign personnel in high-seas adventure

Participants from the Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Tanzania have been undergoing training for the past four days

Two naval ships on way to Myanmar, field hospital to be airlifted: MEA

Besides the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) being sent via aircraft, a field hospital with 118 members from Agra is expected to leave later on Saturday

Top Baloch leader, workers survive suicide blast near protest site in Pak

The suicide bomber blew himself up near their sit-in protest rally near Lucky Pass in Mastung, about 50 kilometre south of Quetta, in Balochistan

'Op Brahma': India sends 80 NDRF personnel to Myanmar for earthquake relief

The personnel of the federal disaster contingency force are being deployed under 'Operation Brahma' with quake rescue equipment like strong concrete cutters

'India stands in solidarity': PM Modi offers help to Myanmar Junta chief

PM Modi expressed deep condolences for the lives lost in Myanmar's devastating earthquake and assured Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing that India stands in solidarity

Nepal crackdowns on pro-king activities; 51 monarchist leaders held

The chief coordinator of a pro-royalist movement, Nawaraj Subedi has been put under house arrest, and security agencies in Nepal

Bangladesh benefits from ties with China, want it to enter new phase: Yunus

The Chief Adviser met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday and sought stepped up investments from China to revive Bangladesh's flagging economy, hit by political and economic crisis

Case filed against ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina for plot to oust Yunus govt

CID filed the case after learning about a December 19, 2024, online meeting where participants formed the "Joy Bangla Brigade" and discussed plans for a civil war to reinstate Hasina in power