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Death toll from recent Israeli airstrike on Beirut suburb rises to 31

The strike, the deadliest targeting the Lebanese capital since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war hit a densely populated southern neighbourhood on Friday afternoon during rush hour as people returned home

Naval commanders decide to bolster India's combat skill in strategic waters

The Navy said the conference focused on contemporary security paradigms and critical analysis to further enhance the combat capability of the Navy and synergise operations with the other services

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh appointed as next chief of Indian Air Force

Singh, currently serving as the Vice Chief of Air Staff, will take charge of the force on the afternoon of September 30

Borders peaceful as Pakistan fears PM Modi: Amit Shah at rally in J-K

Shah was addressing an election rally in this border area in the Union territory's Poonch district

PM Modi heads for Quad: It was India's turn to host. Why did US swap it?

PM Modi has embarked on a three-day trip to the US for the Quad, joining leaders from the US, Japan, and Australia. He will hold key talks with Joe Biden, and address the UN in New York

'Exercise Yudh Abhyas': India, US hold multiple drills in Rajasthan

During the exercise, the Indian and US troops carried out counter-terrorism drills

First indigenous air carrier INS Vikrant to be put through paces at Karwar

The key element of the CSG, however, is its air wing. As a ballpark figure, an aircraft carrier deploys one combat aircraft for every 1,000 tonnes of carrier

Three BSF personnel killed, several others injured in road accident in J&K

The fatal accident took place in the Brell Waterhail area, sources added. It is reported that out of 35 troops, 6 sustained serious injuries. The bus carrying 35 BSF personnel was engaged in election

Strike on Beirut killed senior Hezbollah leader Ibrahim Akil: Israel army

A Hezbollah official has confirmed that Akil was supposed to be in the building in the Dahiya district that was hit

Hezbollah pounds northern Israel with 140 rockets after retaliation vows

Hezbollah said it had targeted several sites along the border with Katyusha rockets, including multiple air defense bases as well

Ukraine 'victory plan' depends on quick decisions by allies: Zelenskyy

Zelenskiy told a joint press conference with von der Leyen that Ukraine planned to use a proposed multi-billion dollar European Union loan for air defence, energy and domestic weapons purchases

First-ever future warfare course for various ranks to start on Sep 23: CDS

In session at Bharat Shakti Defence Conclave here, CDS General Chauhan also spoke of the broader contours of the planned joint theatre commands envisioned by the government

Unwarranted, unsubstantiated: India dismisses lawsuit filed in US by Pannun

In November last year, US federal prosecutors charged Indian national Nikhil Gupta of working with an Indian government employee in the foiled plot to kill Pannun in New York

Reports claiming ammunition from India entering Ukraine speculative: MEA

MEA spokesperson said India has an "impeccable" track record of compliance with international obligations on the export of military and dual-use items

Quad leaders to unveil milestone initiative to combat cancer during summit

It was India's turn to host the Quad summit this year, but following a request from Washington, India agreed to host the summit next year

India engaged with partners on Russia-Ukraine peace, no proposal yet: MEA

India has expressed that it is ready to support peace initiative in Russia-Ukraine crisis, Putin also said that Brics nations, which include India, could act as mediators in potential peace talks

Israel declares new phase of war, turns focus toward Lebanon, Hezbollah

The head of Hezbollah's Executive Council promised the group would respond to Tuesday's pager explosion attack with special punishment

India major partner for development of education sector: Maldives minister

While addressing education, skilling resources exhibition and conference DIDAC, Maldives Education, Labour & Skills Minister Ahmed Shafeeu praised India's efforts towards education in his nation

'Unwarranted': India reacts to US court summon over 'plot' to kill Pannun

A US court has summoned the Indian government following Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's lawsuit alleging an assassination plot against him, a charge that has been denied by the Centre

Ukraine reportedly using Indian arms against Russia: How and why explained

Moscow has raised concerns about artillery shells sold by Indian manufacturers to European customers turning up in Ukraine, but New Delhi does not appear to have taken action to stop such transfers