Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready for a missile duel with the U.S

Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted a security review meeting in Jammu and Kashmir, the first since the recent assembly elections, with top officials from various security agencies and the Ministry of Home Affairs present. The discussion focused on the security roadmap for 2025 and addressing sporadic terror incidents in the region, including a recent attack in central Kashmir. Shah's meeting aimed to assess the security situation in the Union territory following the abrogation of...

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated that the ATS is investigating the use of terror funds in the state polls, citing evidence of foreign interference in Indian elections. He highlighted a case in Nashik's Malegaon district involving Rs 1000 crore in transactions, with Rs 100 crore used in the Maharashtra polls. Fadnavis also accused the opposition of allowing their shoulders to be used by external forces, mentioning a meeting in Nepal discussing opposing EVMs and introducing...

Tata Motors secured a new order from Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) for 148 additional electric buses under the GCC model, expanding its fleet. These 12-metre low-floor Tata Starbus electric buses will be supplied, operated, and maintained by TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Limited over a 12-year period. This order follows a previous one for 921 electric buses, with most already operational and exceeding 95% uptime, showcasing BMTC's commitment to sustainable public transportation. Full Article

China's salami-slicing strategy has reshaped borders and silenced resistance across Asia for decades. China has had border disputes with at least six neighboring countries, gradually pushing its expansionist ambitions forward. However, in 2024, India decisively stopped China in its tracks, refusing to yield to its tactics. India's resistance sent a firm message that China's unchecked march cannot always go unchallenged. Full Article

Two passengers, a man and a child, are still missing a day after a Navy craft collided with their ferry off the Mumbai coast, resulting in 13 deaths and 98 rescues. The missing persons, Hansraj Bhati and Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, are being sought in a search operation conducted with the assistance of the Navy and Coast Guard following the tragic incident involving the 'Neel Kamal' ferry carrying over 100 passengers from the Gateway...

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected 10 Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am on Wednesday and 6 am on Thursday. Of the 10 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, four crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country's southwestern and eastern air defense identification zone (ADIZ). Additionally, on Wednesday, Taiwan reported 15 Chinese military aircraft, nine naval vessels, and four official ships near its territory. Full Article