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Two terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Anantnag

The encounter broke out after security forces initiated an anti-terrorist operation in the Halkan Gali area

Jaishankar, Thai counterpart discusses bilateral ties, mutual cooperation

Jaishankar said Sangiampongsa's visit for the Royal Kathina ceremony exemplifies the longstanding historical and cultural relations

Encounter breaks out between forces, terrorists in Srinagar's Khanyar

Indian Army on Saturday said that terrorists opened fire on security personnel and escaped into the jungle

Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Bandipora

The security forces also conducted cordon and search operations in the Khanyar area of Srinagar

US sanctions 15 Indian cos for supporting Russia's military-industrial base

As per the list released by the Department of Treasury, the India-based companies are Abhar Technologies and Services Private Limited; Denvas Services Private Limited among others

1989-batch IAS officer Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as Defence Secretary

Prior to this, Singh held the post of secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Centre designates Assam's Darranga as authorised immigration check post

This designation allows for the entry into and exit from India for all classes of passengers with valid travel documents, following sub-rule (b) of rule 3 of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 195

Israeli strikes kill 25 persons in central Gaza, 13 people in Lebanon

16 people had initially been reported killed in 2 strikes on Thursday on the Gaza Strip's central Nuseirat refugee camp, but officials from the Al-Aqsa hospital said bodies continued to be brouught in

India-US forces to commence 'Exercise Vajra Prahar' from Nov 2-22 in Idaho

'Exercise Vajra Prahar' is scheduled to be conducted from November 2-22 at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho in the US

North Korea claims 'world's strongest' missile; experts doubt its usability

Experts say the photos show the ICBM and its launch vehicle are both oversized, raising a serious question about their wartime mobility and survivability

Adani Power cuts power supply to Bangladesh by 50% over outstanding bills

Earlier, the Adani company wrote to the power secretary asking the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) to clear its outstanding dues by October 30

Indian Army begins patrolling in eastern Ladakh's Demchok: Report

Indian and Chinese troops exchanged sweets at several border points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the occasion of Diwali on Thursday

China flexes naval might, reveals 2 new jets and dual-aircraft carrier ops

Indian Navy also conducted dual-aircraft carrier operations in June last year, involving INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant

Senior bureaucrat Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as defence secretary

Before taking charge, Singh laid a wreath and paid homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial

India, US to take part in exercise Vajra Prahar 2024 to boost military ties

The 14th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise, Vajra Prahar 2023, was conducted at the Joint Training Node in Umroi on November 21, 2023, as reported by the Ministry of Defence

China adapts Meta's AI model for military use amid US security concerns

The research signals that military analysts within China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) are exploring open-source LLMs, especially those from Meta, as potential tools for defence-related application

Indian Army contingent leaves for Indonesia for joint exercise Garud Shakti

Indian contingent is being represented by troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Indonesian contingent of 40 personnel is being represented by Indonesian Special Forces Kopassus

Pakistan responds to China after a public scolding: What is going on?

Pakistan and China's 'higher than the mountains and deeper than the ocean' relationship appears to be under strain, with tense public exchanges underscoring Beijing's growing concerns

Doval, Sullivan speak over phone; discuss defence, regional issues

The United States also said that it welcomes any reduction in tension along the India-China border and noted that it has been briefed by New Delhi on this

Disengagement process almost complete: Rajnath Singh on India-China truce

Singh, who could not travel to Tawang due to inclement weather, virtually inaugurated the statue of Patel and the museum from Tezpur in Assam's Sonitpur district