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Russia, Ukraine breeding ground of highest number of cybercrimes: Survey

The survey stated that as many as 97 countries were named as being hubs for a particular category

In a first, India posts defence attaches to African states, Philippines

India is deploying 15-16 new attaches to countries such as Poland, Armenia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, and the Philippines

'Matter of when, not if': US intel says Iran attack on Israel is imminent

Citing intelligence assessments, a Bloomberg report says an Iranian strike against Israel could involve high-precision missiles and drones

Construction of Indian Navy's fleet support ships begin at HSL, Vizag

HSL, Visakhapatnam will build the five FSS at an overall cost of approximately Rs 19,000 crore

Yemen's Houthis rebels target four vessels in Gulf of Aden, says spokesman

The Iran-aligned group attacked "MSC Darwin ship, MSC GINA, MV Yorktown" along with the U.S. destroyer, the group's military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a televised speech

3 sons, 2 grandchildren of Hamas chief killed in Israeli airstrike on car

Haniyeh confirmed the deaths Wednesday in an interview with the Al Jazeera satellite channel, saying his sons were martyred on the road to liberating Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque

Biden thanks Japan's Kishida for global partnership at White House summit

A red-coated fife-and-drum corps played "Yankee Doodle" and marched before the two leaders during the elaborate arrival ceremony featuring honor guards from each U.S. military branch

PM Modi greets Maldives Prez on Eid-Al-Fitr, highlights cultural linkages

Prime Minister Modi conveyed that "as we celebrate Eid al-Fitr with traditional fervour, people across the world are reminded of the values of compassion, brotherhood and togetherness

Russian air strikes damage electric facilities in southern Ukraine

The Ukrainian grid operator said Wednesday's attacks caused emergency blackouts in the southern regions of Mykolaiv and neighbouring Kherson

Gaza aid to resume soon as 1,000 tons of food await delivery, says Cyprus

The U.S. plans to set up a dock, with a target date of May 1, on Gaza's Mediterranean coast that will enable aid deliveries which will be pre-screened in Cyprus, with Israeli oversight

Why is China trying to teach US, UK, Australia and Japan a history lesson?

China has warned that a recent move by the US, UK and Australia could escalate the risk of nuclear proliferation

As China plans 4th aircraft carrier, here's Japan's answer armed with F-35s

China currently operates two conventionally-powered aircraft carriers, with the third expected to conduct sea trials this year

After India, Serbia likely to buy Rafale jets in major shift from Russia

He said contracts will be signed in the next two months in Macron's presence, adding that the purchase of the sophisticated jets will drastically widen military and other cooperation

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval vessels around nation

In response to Chinese activity, Taiwan sent aircraft, naval ships and deployed air defence missile systems to keep a track of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) activity

India upgrading strategic military infra in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

The upgrade will enable the deployment of more military forces and provide facilities for a greater number and size of warships, aircraft, troops

Turkey, Israel engage in trade tit-for-tat as relations deteriorate further

Turkey and Israel announced tit-for-tat trade barriers on Tuesday as relations between them further deteriorated amid the war in Gaza.

AI-operated fighter jet to fly US Air Force secy in test of drone warplanes

The service has been tight-lipped on what the fleet of drones will look like in size or platform, whether they will be full-size warplanes or something smaller

EAM discusses semiconductors, green growth with Belgium's top diplomat

EAM Jaishankar received the Secretary General of Belgium Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier today

Ukraine strikes nuclear plant again, says Russia; Kyiv denies the attack

The Kremlin has said the drone attacks on the nuclear plant were carried out by Ukraine and said they were very dangerous with extremely grave potential consequences

India now has capability to respond if someone hurts its honour: Rajnath

"China has changed the names of 30 places in Arunachal Pradesh and posted it on its website. Sisters and brothers, nothing will happen by changing the names," the defence minister said