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India's hypersonic missile test signals 'carrier killer' power like China

India has successfully tested its first long-range hypersonic missile, capable of carrying various payloads over 1,500 km, launched from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island on Saturday evening

Jaishankar congratulates Herath on re-appointment as SL's foreign minister

Dissanayake, needed a clear majority to fulfil his promises and his National People's Power (NPP) coalition secured a two-thirds majority in the 225-member parliament, winning 159 seats, whereas

Manipur CM Biren Singh convenes NDA meeting to discuss developing situation

The development comes amid the National People's Party (NPP), which has seven MLAs in the 60-member Manipur Assembly, withdrawing support from the BJP-led government

NIA takes over probe of three Manipur violence cases occurred this month

The agency took over these cases from Manipur Police following a recent directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs

Saudi Arabia executes three Indians among record 101 foreigners in 2024

This year's executions include 21 from Pakistan, 20 from Yemen, and 14 from Syria, while three each from Sudan, India and Afghanistan, and one each from Sri Lanka, Eritrea and the Philippines

Protestor killed during clash with security forces in Manipur's Jiribam

The offices of the Congress and BJP, and a house belonging to Jiribam's Independent MLA were ransacked by a group of agitators

Amit Shah to hold meeting to review security situation in Manipur today

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka, among other top officials, are expected to attend the meeting

Israeli strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah spokesman, strike in Gaza kills 30

Mohammed Afif al-Naboulsi was killed in a strike on the Arab socialist Baath party's office in Beirut

PM concludes Nigeria visit, boosts ties with Africa's largest democracy

PM Modi's visit to Nigeria is part of his three-nation tour, which will also take him to Brazil and Guyana from November 17 to 21

LG Manoj Sinha chairs review meeting, discusses security of Jammu region

The meeting was attended by senior police officials and administrative officers

Russia unleashes its largest wave of airstrikes on Ukraine, at least 7 dead

"Russia launched one of the largest air attacks: drones and missiles against peaceful cities, sleeping civilians, critical infrastructure," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X

India accords high priority to strategic partnership with Nigeria: PM Modi

In their meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed commitment to jointly fight terrorism, piracy and radicalisation and vowed to work towards meeting the aspirations of the Global South

Bangladesh will seek extradition of ousted ex-premier Hasina from India

We will seek the return of the fallen autocrat Sheikh Hasina from India, Yunus said. I have already discussed the issue with chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Khan

PM Narendra Modi conferred with Nigeria's second-highest national award

Modi is in Nigeria on the first leg of his three-nation visit at the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This visit is the first by an Indian prime minister to Nigeria in 17 years

North Korea may end up sending 100,000 troops to Russia for Ukraine war

Kim's decision to send North Korean troops to join Russia's fight against Ukraine has alarmed Kyiv's allies

HM Amit Shah reviews security situation in Manipur amid ongoing tensions

The situation in Manipur has seen heightened tensions, prompting the government to take proactive steps in monitoring and managing regional stability

India accords high-priority to strategic partnership with Nigeria: PM Modi

Modi arrived in Abuja early Sunday on the first trip to the country by an Indian prime minister after a gap of 17 years

PM Modi meets Nigerian president Tinubu to boost ties between two nations

The India-Nigeria ties were elevated to the status of a strategic partnership during the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the African nation in October 2007

Parliamentary committee reviews Indian Coast Guard's role in security

A meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence was held in Chennai yesterday to review the working of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in ensuring coastal security along India

Nepal-India talks third-country nationals' movement at border security meet

They indicated the movement of Chinese and Pakistani nationals from our border and we also expressed concerns about the Rohingya refugees as well as Bangladeshi nationals