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Russia downs more than 100 Ukrainian drones in one of largest barrages

Russia's Ministry of Defence reported that it had shot down 125 drones overnight across seven regions

After Nasrallah, Hezbollah leader Nabil Kaouk killed in Israeli airstrike

Israel military said on Sunday that it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central Council, in an airstrike the day before, to which Hezbollah did not comment immediately

Taiwan detects eight Chinese military aircraft, 7 vessels around territory

In response, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships to monitor PLA activity

Kashmiri activist raises concern over persecution of minorities in Pak

His address comes as international scrutiny over Pakistan's human rights record, particularly regarding its treatment of minority communities, continues to grow

This is only 'karma': EAM S Jaishankar slams Pakistan in UNGA address

Many countries get left behind due to circumstances beyond their control, but some make conscious choices with disastrous consequences

No new change in OCI guidelines: Consulate General of India in US

It urged diaspora members to check the official website of the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) services and its web page detailing frequently asked questions about it

China, at UN, warns world against 'expansion of battlefield' in Ukraine war

China has been an ally of Russia, a nation that has been accused of violating the UN Charter by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the US and many world nations

Senior commander also killed with Nasrallah in Israeli strike, says Iran

Iran made announcement that a prominent general in its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard sanctioned by the US died in an airstrike that also killed Hezbollah leader Nasrallah in Beirut

Hezbollah confirms its leader Nasrallah killed in Israeli airstrike

The statement added that Hezbollah vows to continue the holy war against the enemy and in support of Palestine

India pledges Rs 47.4 cr for construction of 12 impactful projects in Nepal

Projects also include constructions of the Basepu-Hulu Water Supply Project in Solukhumbu, a building for the Agriculture Promotion Centre for Food Grain Collection and Distribution Centre in Bajura

Israel claims it has killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in airstrike

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the United Nations that Israel would continue to degrade Hezbollah's capabilities along the Lebanon border until its goals are achieved

Tata to build 150 DRDO-developed WhAP armoured vehicles for Morocco

Trials of the vehicle have been ongoing in Morocco for the last several months

Encounter breaks out between security personnel, terrorists in J-K's Kulgam

The operation is in progress and further details are awaited as per the development

India slams Pak at UN, warns of consequences for cross-border terrorism

India exercised its Right of Reply in the UN General Assembly in response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir

Citing leadership in Global South, Bhutan PM backs India's UNSC bid

Tshering said that Bhutan has been a vocal advocate for reforming the UNSC, pushing for a more representative and effective body

Israeli govt rejects cease-fire talks and keeps up attacks on Lebanon

Opposition leader Yair Lapid, meanwhile, said a pause should last no more than seven days to prevent Hezbollah from regaining its military footing

UNGA meet: India reaffirms commitment to social determinants of health

India explored the potential of debt-for-health swaps, a mechanism that could ease financial strain while investing in health equity

Indo-Russian JV BrahMos Aerospace to reserve vacancies for ex-Agniveers

An office order by the company said at least 15 per cent of vacancies in technical and general administration will be reserved for the Agniveers

Israel says it struck Hezbollah headquarters as huge blasts rocked Beirut

Israel dramatically intensified its airstrikes in Lebanon this week, saying it is determined to put an end to more than 11 months of Hezbollah fire into its territory

Trump, Zelenskyy meet in US amid rising questions about support for Ukraine

I think we have a common view that the war in Ukraine has to be stopped and Putin can't win, Zelenskyy said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin