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US, EU slam conviction of Imran's followers: Why it may cost Pak billions

Pakistan Army's military courts recently sentenced 25 Imran Khan supporters to 2-10 years in prison for involvement in attacks on military installations during the May 2023 protests

UP man's body returns home 6 months after death in Russia-Ukraine war

Yadav left for St. Peter's Square, Russia on January 16 after securing a work visa through an agent

Chag Sameach: EAM Jaishankar sends Hanukkah greetings to Israeli FM Sa'ar

The first day of Hanukkah and Christmas have only coincided a handful of times since 1900, according to the Jewish Federations of North America

Indian Army Chief, personnel condole death of 5 soldiers in Poonch accident

The deceased have been identified as Subedar Dayanand Tirakannavar, Lance Havildar Anoop, Naik Ghadge Shubham Samadhan, Sepoy Nikure Digamber and Sep Mahesh Marigond

UN Secretary General honours Indian peacekeeper Brigadier General Jha

Jha had a keen interest in reading on military diplomacy, geopolitics, Indo- Pacific, modern & small wars, sub-conventional warfare & tribes & culture, it said, adding, he was a keen sports geek

STF of Assam Police arrest 2 more members of Ansarullah Bangla Team

On December 21, the STF had arrested eight members of ABT, an affiliate of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) terrorist organisation

Tejas Mk-1A to AMCA: Can IAF fix squadron woes or are delays here to stay?

Indian Air Force's active squadrons have fallen to 31 against the authorised 42, with an ageing fleet and delayed inductions exacerbating the issue

CRPF doing commendable job in tackling Naxals, restoring peace in J-K: Shah

Shah also said that the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is playing an important role in ensuring internal security and peace in the country

Bangladesh turmoil casts shadow on key connectivity projects in Tripura

Dark clouds of uncertainty loom large on the fate of 'Maitri Setu' (friendship bridge), built over River Feni in South Tripura's Sabroom sub-division

India-China military standoff ends in Ladakh after 2024 border deal

The post-1962 war chill lasted till the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's visit to Beijing in 1988

Pakistan airstrikes seven villages in Afghanistan, kills 15 - Here's why

These airstrikes have reportedly destroyed one of the training camps of Pakistani Taliban and have caused hundreds of casualties including women and children

Taiwan detects 3 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels around its territory

Of the three People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, one of them entered Taiwan's eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Probing role of Canadian colleges, entities in human trafficking racket: ED

The investigation of the federal agency is linked to the death of a four-member Indian family, hailing from Dingucha village of Gujarat, who were killed due to extreme cold weather

Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina's son denies graft in $12.65 bn nuclear deal

Bangladesh's Anti Corruption Commission said on Monday it had launched an enquiry into allegations of corruption, embezzlement and money laundering in the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project

Brics' influence growing among countries of Global South, says China

Brics originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have been admitted as new members

5 soldiers killed as Army vehicle falls into gorge in J-K's Poonch

White Knight Corps on X said that rescue operations are ongoing, and the injured personnel are receiving medical care

Pakistan may fly Chinese stealth jets in 2 years: Could it outpace IAF?

Pakistan Air Force has reportedly approved the purchase of 40 J-35 stealth jets from China, with deliveries expected within two years

INS Tushil makes 1st port call to London, hosts diaspora, local community

INS Tushil was commissioned on December 9 in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

India to fund projects worth Rs 237.1 cr in Sri Lanka's eastern province

The cabinet has approved a proposal to sign an MoU to boost socio-economic development and bilateral ties between the two countries

MHA constitutes tribunal to review ULFA's 'unlawful association' status

The tribunal will be headed by Justice Michael Zothankhuma of the Gauhati High Court, mentioning a gazette notification issued by the MHA