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Agniveer scheme: Army carries out internal review, may propose changes

The Army's survey is gathering feedback from various stakeholders, including Agniveers, as well as recruiting and training personnel at different regimental centres

Agniveer scheme: Army carries out internal review, may propose changes
Updated On : 23 May 2024 | 7:36 PM IST

Taiwan scrambles jets, puts missile on alert over China's military drills

China's irrational provocation has jeopardised regional peace and stability,' the island's Defence Ministry said. It said Taiwan will seek no conflicts but will not shy away from one

Taiwan scrambles jets, puts missile on alert over China's military drills
Updated On : 23 May 2024 | 7:05 PM IST

Leaders of South Korea, China, Japan to meet Monday for trilateral talks

This summit will be a turning point for Korea, Japan and China to completely restore and normalize three-way cooperation systems, Kim said

Leaders of South Korea, China, Japan to meet Monday for trilateral talks
Updated On : 23 May 2024 | 6:58 PM IST

AI sniper bot to car bombs: How Israel's Mossad may be striking inside Iran

If Israeli intelligence agency Mossad is to be believed, it is not only able to gather intelligence within Iran but also capture and interrogate enemy operatives on Iranian soil

AI sniper bot to car bombs: How Israel's Mossad may be striking inside Iran
Updated On : 23 May 2024 | 4:57 PM IST

Bengaluru on high alert again as 3 hotels receive bomb threat emails

Three hotels including five-star Oterra received bomb threat via emails, nearly seven weeks after a private school in the Bengaluru Urban district received an email claiming explosives had been plante

Bengaluru on high alert again as 3 hotels receive bomb threat emails
Updated On : 23 May 2024 | 12:47 PM IST

Chinese military practiced Taiwan invasion manoeuvres in 2023: US general

Hours before his remarks, Taiwan's military mobilised its forces on Thursday after China started two days of punishment drills

Chinese military practiced Taiwan invasion manoeuvres in 2023: US general
Updated On : 23 May 2024 | 11:09 AM IST

Taiwan detects Chinese military incursion with aircraft and vessels

This development marks a concerning escalation in the tensions between Taiwan and China, which has long claimed sovereignty over the island, as per Taiwan News

Taiwan detects Chinese military incursion with aircraft and vessels
Updated On : 23 May 2024 | 10:07 AM IST

Taiwan dispatches forces to areas around island after China's drills

The drills are being conducted in the Taiwan Strait, the north, south and east of Taiwan

Taiwan dispatches forces to areas around island after China's drills
Updated On : 23 May 2024 | 9:38 AM IST

China holds most expansive military drills in a year around Taiwan

The drills were intended to serve as a strong punishment for the separatist acts of 'Taiwan independence' forces and a stern warning against the interference and provocation by external forces

China holds most expansive military drills in a year around Taiwan
Updated On : 23 May 2024 | 9:37 AM IST

ICC arrest warrants on Israeli leaders extremely wrongheaded, says Blinken

He added that the administration was looking at "appropriate steps to take" on the prosecutor's decision, without commenting further

ICC arrest warrants on Israeli leaders extremely wrongheaded, says Blinken
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 11:06 PM IST

Houthi rebels using weapons that can reach Mediterranean Sea, says US

The official said Houthis have access to advanced weaponry and that their deployment of anti-ship ballistic missiles is virtually unprecedented

Houthi rebels using weapons that can reach Mediterranean Sea, says US
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 10:41 PM IST

Three more join the club: Which nations recognise Palestinian state so far?

Norway, Spain and Ireland have announced they will officially recognise Palestine as an independent state by May 28

Three more join the club: Which nations recognise Palestinian state so far?
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 8:42 PM IST

Senior Lankan officer to lead team probing arrest of 4 nationals in India

The men travelled to India to carry out terror activities at the behest of the banned terror outfit IS and are members of IS radicalised by a leader from Sri Lanka who is living in Pakistan

Senior Lankan officer to lead team probing arrest of 4 nationals in India
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 2:29 PM IST

Russia feared to be 'inspecting' US spy satellite with new space weapon

US intelligence officials believe Russia's Cosmos 2576 'inspector' spacecraft is capable of inspecting and attacking other satellites in low Earth orbit

Russia feared to be 'inspecting' US spy satellite with new space weapon
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 12:27 PM IST

Nijjar killing: 4 accused Indians appear before Canadian court in person

The British Columbia judge has ordered all four of them to have no contact with several people in the community in their latest court appearance, the report added

Nijjar killing: 4 accused Indians appear before Canadian court in person
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 9:45 AM IST

Taiwan detects Chinese incursion with military vessels around island

seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and four China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels operating around the nation up until 6 am

Taiwan detects Chinese incursion with military vessels around island
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 8:38 AM IST

France, Belgium support bid for arrest warrants of Israel, Hamas leaders

The accusations center on war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel

France, Belgium support bid for arrest warrants of Israel, Hamas leaders
Updated On : 21 May 2024 | 11:06 PM IST

Vice Prez Dhankhar to visit Iran to pay condolence on demise of Raisi: MEA

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have conveyed their condolences on the demise of Raisi

Vice Prez Dhankhar to visit Iran to pay condolence on demise of Raisi: MEA
Updated On : 21 May 2024 | 9:57 PM IST

'Next level of warfighting': CDS gives Indian theatre commands plan a boost

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan says developing joint culture in the Indian armed forces under 'Jointness 2.0' is the way forward

'Next level of warfighting': CDS gives Indian theatre commands plan a boost
Updated On : 21 May 2024 | 8:44 PM IST

Demand for skilled Indian blue-collar workers goes up by 25% in UAE: Report

In terms of job roles, the demand for electricians, plumbers and technicians has grown at a rate of around 20-25 per cent over the past year, it added

Demand for skilled Indian blue-collar workers goes up by 25% in UAE: Report
Updated On : 21 May 2024 | 7:23 PM IST