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Security forces conduct mock drill at world's highest rail bridge in Reasi

This bridge was constructed 359 metres (around 109 feet) above the Chenab River in the Jammu and Kashmir region

Omar Abdullah has asked law and order machinery to be alert: J-K speaker

Rather emphasised the need for heightened vigilance following a series of terror attacks in the Union Territory

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese aircraft, 5 navy vessels around its territory

Notably, China has increased its military activities around Taiwan by deploying aircraft and naval vessels

India in 'sweet spot' with Trump's return to WH: Foreign affairs' expert

Sachdeva highlighted that India and the United States have no major conflicts, making them natural partners as the oldest and youngest democracies, sharing common values and worldviews

Coast Guard Chief Paramesh calls on India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Chief Director General S Paramesh visited Sri Lanka on Monday and met with India's High Commissioner, Santosh Jha, to discuss ways to strengthen regional maritime security.

J-K DGP chairs high-level meeting to review, address security landscape

He set key priorities for maintaining law and order, safeguarding public interests and enhancing community engagement

ICC awaits PCB's decision on conducting Champions Trophy in hybrid model

The PCB on Sunday had confirmed that it received an email from the ICC that India declined to travel to the neighbouring country

India's 1st space exercise begins in Delhi; critical enabler, says CDS

'Antariksha Abhyas 2024', an exercise to "war-game the growing threats from and to space-based assets and services", is being conducted by the Defence Space Agency

Afghanistan attends UN climate talks for first time since Taliban's return

In March this year, northern Afghanistan was hit by heavy rains resulting in flash floods, killing over 300 people.

Israel begins construction along UN-patrolled demilitarised zone in Syria

The work, which earlier satellite photos show began in earnest in late September, follows the completion by the Israeli military of new roadways

Russia's first deputy PM Manturov calls on Modi; discusses trade, energy

PM Modi welcomed the sustained and joint efforts being made by the teams on both sides for the implementation of decisions taken during his recent visits

Oversees Cong calls for 'peace' in Indo-Canadian community amid clashes

The Indian Overseas Congress, in a press release on Sunday, said that the Indo-Canadian community has gone through a "difficult period" with various attempts made to divide it

Brampton Hindu temple attack: Police arrest one more person for violence

As per the statement, police began investigating several offences that occurred during the demonstration, many of which were captured on video; including individuals using flags and sticks for assault

Govt extends tenure of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri till July 14, 2026

Misri, a 1989 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, assumed charge as India's Foreign Secretary on July 15

Eleven militants killed in gunfight with security forces in Manipur

Militants in camouflage uniforms, armed with sophisticated weapons, fired indiscriminately at the Borobekra police station, and the CRPF camp located alongside it around 2.30 pm, officials said

Pak police arrests mastermind of Karachi airport attack that killed 4

Two Chinese nationals were killed and 17 people injured in the suicide attack by the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) that targeted a convoy of Chinese workers near the Jinnah International Airport

Urgent measures needed to reduce trade imbalances with Russia: Jaishankar

While India's exports to Russia stood at only $ 2.24 billion in April-August this fiscal, imports soared to $ 27.35 billion during the period

India to push for accountability, fair financing, green credit at COP29

The 29th session of the climate change conference of parties (COP29) is being held from November 11-22 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan

India targets $100 billion trade with Russia by 2030: EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at the India-Russia Business Forum in Mumbai, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized key areas for collaboration to strengthen bilateral relations

Amid delays, India to receive its 1st guided-missile warship from Russia

The multi-role frigate, weighing nearly 4,000 tonnes, will soon be handed over to an Indian crew of over 200 officers and sailors stationed at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad