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US universities urge foreign students to return before Trump's swearing-in

Trump will take the oath of office on January 20 and has announced that he will sign several executive orders on issues of economy and immigration

Legal matter involving private firms and US justice dept: MEA on Adani case

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Indian government was not informed about the issue in advance

Corruption in Chinese army continues to haunt Xi Jinping; PLA purge expands

Admiral Miao Hua, a member of China's highest military body chaired by Xi, is under investigation for 'serious violations of discipline'

Violence rages in Pakistan's Kurram; 107 dead in a week despite ceasefire

At least 107 people have been killed in a feud between communities in the Kurram district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, including 52 due to the attack on a convoy on November 21

White Knight Corps GOC reviews security in J&K's Rajouri, urges vigilance

GOC exhorted all ranks to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and alertness while undertaking counter-terrorist operations

India, Bosnia & Herzegovina hold 4th foreign consultations, boost ties

Discussions focused on progress made in political relations, trade and investment, cooperation in science and technology, cultural relations, and people-to-people contacts through student exchanges

Army launches 'Eklavya' online digital platform for officers' training

The Eklavya software platform has been developed under the aegis of Headquarters Army Training Command with Army War College as the sponsor agency

Significant success achieved against terrorism, insurgency, narcotics: Shah

Left-wing extremism will be eradicated completely by March 31, 2026, Shah asserted while addressing the valedictory function of the 99th foundation course at the LBSNAA

Lebanon's parl renews army chief's term in 1st session after ceasefire

Lebanon's parliament Thursday renewed the term of army chief Joseph Aoun, who is seen as a potential presidential candidate in next year's vote.

Day after truce deal, 2 Lebanese 'suspects' injured in Israeli firing

There was no immediate word on casualties from Israel's aerial attack, which came hours after the Israeli military said it fired on people trying to return to certain areas in southern Lebanon

Govt in talks with Mongolia to set up pact focusing mineral shipments

The talks come at a time when multiple domestic steelmakers, such as JSW Steel and SAIL, are also in talks with the landlocked nation to import coking coal

India tests submarine-launched ballistic missile with 3,500 km range

The K4 missile was tested from submarine INS Arighaat off the coast of Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, they said

Bangladesh's ousted PM Hasina condemns arrest of Hindu spiritual leader

"Religious freedom and security of life and property of people of all communities should be ensured," said Hasina, who was ousted on August 5 after a mass protest against her government

'Great progress' made in implementing border pact with India: Chinese army

"We also look forward to harmonious dance between the Chinese dragon and Indian Elephant with concerted steps," Defence Ministry spokesman Sr Col Wu Qian said

Mamata Banerjee backs Modi govt on Bangladesh violence, calls for action

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee backs Modi govt's stance on Bangladesh violence against Hindus and arrest of Iskcon monk, urging the Centre to take action on the escalating crisis

Expressed 'deep disappointment' at EU's unilateral green regulations: Goyal

In the meeting, the commerce and industry minister highlighted the issues faced by the Indian exporters arising due to EU's green economy measures such as CBAM and EU Deforestation Regulation

Russia could strike 'decision-making centres' in Kyiv, says Putin

Russian attacks have not so far struck government buildings in the Ukrainian capital. Kyiv is heavily protected by air defences, but Putin says Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile

Bangladesh seeks deposed PM Hasina's trial in ICC alongside domestic court

The Chief Adviser Yunus discussed the issue of Hasina's trial with International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim A Khan who called on him at his official Jamuna residence

NIA gets LeT operative extradited from Rwanda in B'luru prison conspiracy

Operation was carried out in coordination with Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), Interpol, and National Central Bureaus (NCBs), and marks a breakthrough in agency's efforts to combat global terrorism

MEA to brief Parliamentary Standing Committee on Bangladesh: Tharoor

Bangladesh's minority Hindus, which constitute only about 8 per cent of the 170 million population, have faced over 200 attacks in 50-odd districts since the fall of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League