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Israel carries out rare strike on Beirut, targeting top Hezbollah commander

Target was Fouad Shukur, a top Hezbollah military commander whom the US blames for planning and launching the deadly 1983 Marine bombing in the Lebanese capital

Israel strikes Beirut, targeting commander accused of killing 12 children

Israel has blamed the rocket attack on the Hezbollah militant group, which has denied any role in the Saturday attack

Defence forces move in big way in rescue ops in Wayanad landslide

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday that 93 bodies have been recovered and 128 people have been injured after massive landslides

EU to give Euro 2.4 mn aid for flood victims in India, B'desh, Philippines

The funding will help provide cash assistance, food, access to clean water and sanitation, and other essential services in the hardest-hit areas

Rahul Gandhi misleading nation on Agnipath, security: Rajnath Singh

Speaking in Lok Sabha shortly after Gandhi's remarks on budget, defence minister said oppn leader had tried to spread lot of misconceptions about budget, & Finance Minister would provide clarification

Pak Army sentences former officer to 14 yrs imprisonment in sedition case

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Akbar Hussain was convicted and sentenced through Field General Court Martial

New advanced Chinese submarine may be in the works. Here's what we know

The new Chinese submarine could be an advanced variant of an existing class of conventionally-powered vessels that are also being built for Pakistan

28 people killed in terror attacks, 24 encounters in J&K this year: MHA

Rai shared data that mentions that a total of 14 security personnel and 14 civilians were killed up to July 21 this year, while the number of killings was 44 in 2023

FTA talks with Japan, Korea, Asean moving slow, India still pursuing: Goyal

Goyal added that the Modi government signed four free-trade pacts (Australia, Mauritius, EFTA, and the UAE) after holding a series of consultations with stakeholders

Navy's new Scorpene subs to have made in India 'heart': French Naval Group

Based on the present plan, the heart of the submarine, which is the combat system will be an indigenous one from Bharat Electronics Limited based on French architecture

Search operation launched in J&K after suspicious movement in Poonch region

The two armed suspects, dressed in black, were seen moving in Salampura village near Dehra Ki Gali late Monday night

Chinese bridge on Pangong lake operational, to be used by PLA troops, tanks

The Chinese bridge connects the two banks of the Pangong Tso lake in Eastern Ladakh and will help Chinese troops and tanks to access areas on the lake's southern banks

India, Japan have set $42 billion investment target by 2027: S Jaishankar

'There are currently 1,400 Japanese companies operating in India, and we aim to increase this number,' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a Quad press briefing

Reduction of corporate tax in Budget will promote India-US trade: Ex-CEA

Professor Krishnamurthy Subramanian said that the removal of Angel Tax would be significant for India's startup ecosystem and encourage investments from outside

MoD, NSE sign agreement to help MSMEs, emerging firms in defence sector

It intends to facilitate MSMEs in the defence sector to raise productive capital for their growth plan efficiently and transparently through the NSE platform 'NSE Emerge'

Indian Embassy in Lebanon issues travel advisory for Indian citizens

According to Israeli authorities, it was the deadliest attack on an Israeli target along the country's northern border since the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah began

Budget Frontlines: Over a million-strong CAPF, the Centre's invisible army

Central armed police forces provide the government an option before the Army's deployment. They are not paramilitary, but armed police forces, activated in crises

Only Quad can ensure freedom, stability in Indo-Pacific region: Jaishankar

In his opening statement at the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting here, Jaishankar said Quad members have significant additional responsibilities

India will have more contacts with Ukraine & Russia: EAM Jaishankar

S Jaishankar said considering the gravity of the situation, it is important for countries who are in touch with both Russia and Ukraine as not many are actually talking to the two sides

China accuses Quad of stirring up conflicts, creating tension in region

In a loud and clear message to China, the Quad foreign ministers in Tokyo called for upholding the free and open rules-based international order and respecting the principle of freedom