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CM Mamata urges all to maintain peace in Bengal after Bangladesh crisis

I would appeal to all citizens of West Bengal to maintain peace and avoid all forms of provocation, CM Mamata Banerjee told reporters at the West Bengal assembly

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Fiji, set to address Parliament

She will be in Fiji from August 5-7 at the invitation of its President Katonivere. This is the first visit by an Indian head of state to the archipelago nation

LIC announces closure of its Bangladesh office till Aug 7 due to curfew

Over 100 people were killed in the last two days in fierce clashes between security forces personnel and anti-government protesters in different parts of Bangladesh

Iran Army refutes reports about IRGC infiltration to kill Hamas' Haniyeh

The statement by IRGS also accuses the criminal government of the United States of supporting the attack

French Air and Space Force to take part in Tarang Shakti in Tamil Nadu

The French contingent's participation forms part of its two-month long mission across the Indo-Pacific region

Taiwan detects 9 Chinese military aircraft, 9 naval vessels near territory

This latest incident adds to a series of similar provocations by China in recent months

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 25 people as tensions flare up

The Israeli military said it struck militants inside a Hamas command emb­e­dded within the schools, accusing Hamas of operating from within civilian property

91 killed as protesters, ruling party supporters clash in Bangladesh

The clashes broke out this morning when protesters attending the non-cooperation programme under the banner of the Students Against Discrimination

President Murmu leaves for six-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand, Timor-Leste

According to officials, she will visit Fiji from August 5-7 at the invitation of its President Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere

Large language models: GenAI that works for India's defence sector

Security agencies need GenAI for intelligence gathering, logistics and autonomous combat systems

27 Chinese aircrafts cross into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone

Taiwan's military closely monitored the situation and responded promptly to the incursion

'Ceasefire doesn't grant immunity to Naga groups for taxation, bullying'

Ceasefire agreements have been signed to usher in peace so that political discussions to resolve the Naga issue can move ahead in an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect and peaceful conditions

China begins atomospheric observation experiment in Mt Everest region

Studying the Tibetan Plateau becomes imperative given the exponentially changing climatic conditions leading to faster melting glaciers and snow

US to boost military presence in W Asia; to send fighter jets, keep carrier

The shifts come as US leaders worry about escalating violence in the Middle East in response to recent attacks by Israel on Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, which triggered threats of retaliation

India, EFTA trade pact under ratification process: MoS Jitin Prasada

Under the pact, India will receive the investment in 15 years from the grouping while allowing several products such as Swiss watches, chocolates and cut and polished diamonds at lower or zero duties

Vietnam proposes five key focus areas in defence cooperation with India

After meeting, the defence secy and the deputy minister of national defence of Vietnam signed LoI to strengthen cooperation in the field of training, including exchange of instructors and experts

Israel-Iran tensions: Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights till August 8

The Israeli government has remained silent on Haniyeh's death in Iran's capital, though Palestinian militant group Hamas points the finger at Israel

Indian Navy submarine INS Shalki arrives in Colombo for formal visit

During the submarine's stay in Colombo, personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy are expected to visit the submarine to take part in an awareness programme on its operational features

BSF Special DG reviews security along Jammu frontier during two-day visit

DG Khurania chaired a security review meeting attended by the IG BSF Jammu, IG BSF Kashmir, and senior officers of the Jammu frontier, during which the situation was thoroughly reviewed

Baloch activist Maharang alleges brutalities on peaceful protesters

Mahrang Baloch also added that the members of the Baloch community who were injured during attacks on Baloch Raji Machi's caravans will not be treated at state expenses