Prime Minister Modi & Australian PM Albanese reaffirm focus on defence cooperation

North Korea and Russia signed a protocol on cooperation in trade, the economy, science, and technology after meetings in Pyongyang, according to North Korean state media KCNA. Russia's TASS news agency reported an agreement to increase charter flights between the countries, with over 5,000 tourists traveling between them from January to September. The Russian delegation, led by natural resources minister Alexander Kozlov, met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un before departing from Pyongyang. Full...

In a viral video, a Pakistani cricket fan at the Sydney Cricket Ground was asked to surrender a photo of former Prime Minister Imran Khan by a stadium steward, sparking online debate. Imran Khan, a legendary cricketer and polarizing political figure, faces numerous legal battles after being ousted from power in 2022. As Pakistan cricket struggles and tensions rise with India over hosting the ICC Champions Trophy, a trophy tour aims to rekindle excitement among...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his Chinese counterpart to discuss de-escalation of tensions and rebuilding mutual trust, emphasizing that the boundary issue is integral to overall bilateral relations. Both sides agreed to work towards greater cooperation and preventing future incidents on the border. Following disengagement in Ladakh, Singh highlighted the importance of trust-building and cooperation for regional stability and global prosperity. Full Article

Muhammed Ajsal netted the winning goal for Kerala against Railways in the Santosh Trophy qualifying tournament, securing a 1-0 victory at the Corporation Stadium. The goal, scored in the 72nd minute off a through ball from Nijo Gilbert, propelled Kerala to their first win in the group stage, despite a lackluster performance. In another match, Pondicherry defeated Lakshadweep 3-2, with Dhilipan scoring a hat-trick for the winning team. Full Article

Israeli forces killed at least 33 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, including a rescue worker, as they deepened an incursion in the northern edge, bombarding a hospital and blowing up homes. At least 12 people were killed in a strike on a house in Jabalia, with 10 missing, while another man died in tank shelling. Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya was bombed, leading to a lack of resources, food, water, and medical staff, resulting...

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that class 10 and 12 board exams will start from February 15 and end on March 18 and April 4, 2025, respectively. This marks the first time the datesheet has been released 86 days in advance, with careful consideration for 40,000 subject combinations to avoid scheduling conflicts. CBSE Exam Controller, Sanyam Bhardwaj, emphasized the importance of providing sufficient gaps between exams to ensure students' success. Full...