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Russia reaffirms support to India's bid for permanent membership of UNSC

Ways to deepen cooperation in tackling threats of terrorism were discussed at a meeting of the India-Russia joint working group (JWG) on counter-terrorism cooperation

Insurgency over, time for change in approach of police in NE: Shah

Shah, addressing the 72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) here, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought peace in the region by inking 20 peace accords in 10 years

MoD signs Rs 7,629-cr deal with L&T for 100 more K9 Vajra artillery guns

Procurement of the latest batch of K9 Vajra-T guns will 'catalyse artillery modernisation' and 'enhance the Indian Army's overall operational readiness', says MoD

French magazine exposes Pak's links to extremist network Jaish-e-Mohammed

The report highlights the resurgence of the Jaish e Mohammed (JeM), particularly in Bahawalpur area of Punjab province

Arrested members of banned outfit planned 'Chicken's Neck' attack: Police

They wanted to create large-scale instability in the corridor by carrying out synchronised attacks and fomenting instability

Ex-ally Jagmeet Singh moves no-confidence motion: What's next for Trudeau?

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has announced a no-confidence motion against Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, jeopardising his minority government

Trudeau government faces collapse as NDP plans no-confidence motion

Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party, said in a public letter that he will put forward a motion of non-confidence in the government at the next parliamentary sitting

Modi's Kuwait trip first by an Indian PM in 43 yrs; focus on trade, defence

PM Modi will embark on a historic Kuwait visit, marking the first by an Indian PM in 43 years, aiming to boost ties in trade, energy, investment, and cultural exchanges

Security forces in Manipur arrest 2 people, recover arms and ammunition

Violence has gripped the entire state since May now, and the central government had to deploy paramilitary forces to bring the situation under control

Shah inaugurates residential complex for BSF personnel at Agartala Port

The inauguration was done virtually from Siliguri, as part of the 61st Foundation Day celebrations of the SSB

India closely monitors developments impacting security: MEA on Pak missiles

Asserting that Pakistan developing sophisticated missile technology would give it the capability to strike targets well beyond south Asia, including in the US, a top White House official said

It's time to launch new phase of self-reliance in defence production: Murmu

In the field of defence modernization, India is focusing on a holistic approach that includes upgrading its conventional forces and embracing cutting-edge technologies, including AI

Army needs adequate capital budget to ensure deterrence: Parl panel

There was a gap between budget allocations and actual spending on the Army's modernisation and infra in four of five years from FY20 to FY24, noted the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence

MDL delivers stealth frigate INS Nilgiri, warship INS Surat to Indian Navy

It is armed with supersonic surface-to-surface Brahmos missiles and 'Barak-8 medium-range surface-to-air missiles. The destroyer is fitted with indigenously developed anti-submarine weapons and sensor

Maldives Speaker accompanied by delegation to visit India from Feb 10-14

India on Friday said the Speaker of People's Republic of Maldives accompanied by a parliamentary delegation will visit the country from February 10-14 next year.

Amit Shah applauds SSB, credits for securing borders, combating Naxalism

Underlining the BJP-led NDA government's commitment to improving the lives of CAPF personnel, Shah highlighted initiatives such as the Ayushman Card, CAPF e-Housing, barrack construction, and scholars

Defence ministry inks Rs 7,628 cr contract with L & T to procure Vajra guns

The gun, equipped with cutting-edge technology, is capable of delivering long-range lethal fires with high accuracy

2024 sees 2,200 cases of Hindu violence in Bangladesh, 112 in Pak: MEA

The Indian government has raised concerns and urged both countries to take action to protect their minority communities

Total 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus, minorities in B'desh: Govt

India's expectation is Dhaka will take necessary measures to ensure their safety, the government said on Friday

India lodges strong protest with Dhaka over B'deshi leader's comments

In a now-deleted Facebook post, Alam said India should recognise the uprising that forced the then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign