Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews J&K security situation

China stated that the recent talks between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi resulted in a six-point consensus on the China-India boundary question. Both countries released similar readouts highlighting broader consensus and a positive attitude towards resolving the border issue. The talks were significant as they marked the first structured engagement between the two countries after a four-year freeze in relations due to the military standoff in eastern Ladakh. The...

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...

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a missile 'duel' with the United States to demonstrate the superiority of Russia's new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile over U.S. missile defence systems. Putin expressed readiness for the experiment, addressing Western doubts about Oreshnik's capabilities and highlighting its modern design based on previous Russian developments. The missile was first tested in response to Ukraine's use of U.S. and British ballistic missiles against Russian territory, emphasizing Russia's military strength...

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...