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Three Hindu temples vandalised by mob in Bangladesh's Chattogram

A group of several hundred slogan-shouting people threw brickbats at the temples, damaging the Shoni Temple and the gates of the other two temples

Unfortunate: MEA on Rahul Gandhi's 'memory loss' remarks at Biden, Modi

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described Gandhi's remarks as 'unfortunate'

India, UK navies to develop electric propulsion for next-gen warships

The partnership formed between India and the UK provides forum for exchanging information on electric propulsion, while fostering industrial cooperation in this field

Interim govt in Bangladesh must protect all minorities, says MEA

We are concerned at the surge of extremist rhetoric, increasing incidents of violence and provocation. These developments cannot be dismissed only as media exaggeration," Jaiswal said

Eurasian Group identified over 600 terror financiers this year: EAG chief

Identifying ways of financing international terrorists and their financiers has emerged as the biggest challenge at present

Canada ended Student Direct Stream for students on Nov 8, Centre tells Parl

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said this in a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha

B'desh claims its flag burnt during protest in WB, demands missions' safety

Members of Bangiya Hindu Jagaran Manch took out a rally to the office of Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata to protest attacks on the Hindu community

Oct's patrolling pact with China implemented with agreed timelines: Govt

The two sides reached the agreement on disengagement and patrolling in the last two friction points on October 21

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