Pakistan separatists kill 7 soldiers in border post attack

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the Centre for not engaging in dialogue with farmers, questioning the lack of initiative in resolving the farmers' issues. He called on Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to unify the nation on the farmers' problems, emphasizing the importance of addressing agriculture concerns. Meanwhile, protesting farmers demanding compensation and a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price were detained by Uttar Pradesh police in Noida, as they attempted to march...

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte avoided discussing Ukraine's potential NATO membership, emphasizing the need to bolster Ukraine's military capabilities to strengthen its position in peace negotiations with Russia. Despite NATO leaders affirming Ukraine's path to membership, concerns persist about joining during ongoing conflict. Rutte stressed the importance of Ukraine's decision-making in peace talks once its position is fortified. Full Article

In Tamil Nadu, Minister Thiru Ponmudi faced public outrage when he visited a flood-affected area and was pelted with mud, as shared in a video by BJP's K Annamalai. The incident reflects public frustration reaching a "boiling point" due to perceived government inaction beyond Chennai, amidst Cyclone Fengal causing damage in over 15 districts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured support to Chief Minister MK Stalin in dealing with the aftermath, with compensation announced for...

Karman Drones has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with TCL to co-develop and manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles for various sectors, including the Indian Defence forces. The collaboration aims to design tailored UAS and UAV solutions to meet the evolving needs of defence, paramilitary, police, and government organizations. This partnership will advance India's defence manufacturing capabilities and align with the "Make in India" policy, according to TCL. Full Article

India has significantly reduced defense equipment orders from Russia and is now turning to Western suppliers, marking a major shift for a country that historically relied on arms from Moscow. Plans for joint development of helicopters and fighter jets with Russia have been abandoned, and a proposal to lease a nuclear-powered submarine is unlikely to proceed as India builds its own vessels. With only two warships and anti-missile shield batteries outstanding from previous orders, India's...

Hezbollah claimed its first attack on an Israeli position since a ceasefire in Lebanon, citing Israeli ceasefire violations. Israeli leaders promised a harsh response, escalating tensions in the region. Full Article