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'Gaza at high risk of famine crisis despite increased aid to north'

Israel invaded Gaza after Hamas' attack on Oct 7, in which Palestinian militants killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducted about 250

MEA rendered 16.5 mn passport related services in 2023: S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said this while commending the personnel for efficient passport-related service delivery

India, B'desh ink MoU to strengthen military education in strategic studies

The MoU will assist in enhancing professional acumen, provide deep insight into strategic affairs, and assist in sharing best practices

How 3 more Kalvari submarines will boost Indian Navy's underwater strength

Talks for acquiring additional Kalvari-class Scorpene submarines have reportedly seen progress, with MDL in advanced discussions for a potential Rs 35,000-cr deal for three stealthy vessels

Taiwan detects 23 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval ships around island

In response, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems

40 terrorists in Poonch-Rajouri sectors: Intel, security grids tightened

The most recent attacks have been in Reasi and Kathua, where they attacked Hindu pilgrims and security forces

IAF to acquire 6 Tapas drones, lead acquisition for Made-in-India UAVs

The Indian Air Force will be the lead agency for the induction and acquisition of the Tapas drones into the defence forces, they said

Israel winding down Gaza operations, Lebanon war could be next: Netanyahu

The comments threatened to further heighten the tensions between Israel and Hezbollah

EAM Jaishankar reviews 'multi-faceted' strategic ties with UAE counterpart

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who was in the UAE on Sunday, also exchanged views with Al Nahyan on regional and global issues

Acts glorifying terrorism in Canada 'deplorable': Indian High Commission

Last week, India strongly objected to the Canadian parliament observing a one-minute silence in memory of Khalistan extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar

Houthi forces strike vessel in Red sea using drone, officials say

The drone attack happened around dawn off the coast of the rebel-held port city of Hodeida, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre said

Indian mission in Ottawa marks 39th anniversary of Kanishka bombing

The bombing was blamed on Sikh militants in retaliation to Operation Bluestar' to flush out militants from the Golden Temple in 1984

Tehran to host FMs meet of ACD to deepen Intra-Asian cooperation: Iran

The meeting will witness the presence of Foreign Ministers and senior officials from 35 countries, along with heads of regional and multilateral Asian organizations

Naxalite attack: Two CoBRA personnel killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

The Naxal blast took place around 3 pm near Timmapuram village between Silger and Tekalgudem camps of security forces, over 400 km from the state capital Raipur, a senior police official said

1985 Kanishka bombing one of worst acts of terrorism in history: EAM

His comments recalling the bombing on its 39th anniversary came amid strain in ties between India and Canada over increasing activities of Khalistani extremists from Canadian soil

Ukrainian air strike kills 4 in Russia, Kharkiv bombing leaves 1 dead

One person was killed and three injured in Russia's Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine, when three Ukrainian drones attacked the city of Grayvoron, regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said

Canada knew Air India Kanishka was a potential target. Why didn't it act?

A 'cascading series of errors' led to the Canadian govt's failure in preventing the Air India Flight 182 Kanishka bombing by Khalistani terrorists, a Canadian public inquiry revealed in 2010

Ukraine sends over 30 drones into Russia after brutal bombing of Kharkiv

One of the four aerial bombs hit a five-story residential building on Saturday afternoon, officials said. Regional Gov. Oleh Syniehubov said 41 people were still being treated for injuries

Taiwan detects 15 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval ships around island

According to Taiwan News, in response, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor the PLA activity

Chinese rocket carrying satellite passes over south Taiwan, poses no threat

Chinese rocket was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in China's Sichuan