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Israeli army admits October 7 failures, including slow response time

Report focused on the border community of Be'eri, where over 100 people were killed and more than 30 others taken hostage by Hamas

US official asks India to play a constructive role for peace in Ukraine

Wasley said that Indians should understand how much of a threat President Putin and his country are to America's European allies and the NATO alliance

India abstains from UNGA resolution urging Russia to cease its aggression

The draft resolution was introduced by Ukraine and was sponsored by over 50 member states, including France, Germany and the United States

Deliveries of US F-35 jets to resume soon without complete software upgrade

The delays in delivery to the Pentagon were linked to the lingering issue on the TR-3 tech refresh

Two soldiers lose lives while undertaking critical repair work in Ladakh

The Indian Army said that it regrets the loss of the brave soldier deployed in Ladakh

Ukraine urges Nato to allow usage of long-range missiles targeting Russia

Nato members issued a declaration in support of Ukraine at a summit in Washington on Wednesday, promising additional aid and pledging to back its "irreversible path" to Nato membership

China hits out at Nato for branding it as 'decisive enabler' of Ukraine war

The NATO Washington summit has made scathing criticism of Beijing, saying China has "become a decisive enabler of Russia's war against Ukraine" through its so-called no limits partnership

US-India partnership unstoppable force for good, says US Envoy Garcetti

Underlining various areas of commonalty in India-US and its potential, the envoy said, "India sees its future with America, America sees its future with India"

Ex-Agniveers to get reservations, age relaxations: CISF, BSF, CRPF chiefs

A defence ministry official said that no physical test would be required for recruitment of the former Agniveers into the paramilitary forces as such tests have already been done by the Army

Nato pledges $43 bn military aid, F-16s to Ukraine, eyes membership path

Moreover, the Nato communique also strengthened past language on China, calling it a "decisive enabler" of Russia's war effort in Ukraine

EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Bhutan, Bangladesh counterparts

The meetings took place in Delhi on the sidelines of a retreat session of the foreign ministers of member nations of BIMSTEC

India supports return of democracy in Myanmar: EAM to Myanmarese minister

The talks took place on the sidelines of a retreat session of the foreign ministers of member nations of BIMSTEC grouping in Delhi

Security agencies seize Pak-bound banned chemicals from China at TN port

According to officials, Pakistan is allegedly working on an offensive chemical and biological warfare program with the help of its 'all-weather friend' China

India, Sri Lanka plan roadmap to train 1,500 officers from island nation

The two-day visit to Colombo included a courtesy call on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Chandra Rupasinghe Gunawardena on July 9

Pak allows ISI to spy on citizens' calls, messages for 'national security'

Before Pakistan formally authorised ISI to intercept calls, the country's intelligence agencies reportedly had access to a surveillance system that kept tabs on millions without any legal backing

DRDO sanctions 7 new projects for key military assets to private sector

The objective is part of a larger framework of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and maritime domain awareness (MDA), they said

LS Speaker Birla calls for reforms in UNSC, WTO in Brics parliamentary meet

Addressing the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in St. Petersburg in Russia, Birla said India was committed to uniting emerging markets and developing countries

'Exceptional bravery' award to Indian ship captain, crew for Red Sea rescue

Rawat and his crew were declared winners by the IMO on Wednesday for the "determination and endurance" demonstrated while coordinating firefighting and damage control efforts to combat a fire

Kathua: Soldiers fired 5,000 rounds in 2-hour fight to push terrorists back

During Monday's ambush in J&K's Kathua district, Indian Army soldiers engaged the terrorists for several hours, preventing further casualties and stopping the terrorists from seizing their weapons

Nuclear fusion to quantum computing: India, Russia explore hi-tech projects

During PM Narendra Modi's recent Russia visit, Russian media reported that New Delhi and Moscow are in talks to construct six more high-powered nuclear power units, as well as small nuclear plants