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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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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
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")
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")
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")
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?")
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")
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")
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")
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
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")
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")
'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")
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")
