INS Tushil makes first port call to London on maiden deployment

Tensions between the United States and Pakistan have escalated due to Pakistan's development of long-range nuclear missiles, including ICBMs capable of reaching the US. Pakistan's attempt to leverage the US against India's missile capabilities was rejected, leading to a shift in focus towards advancing its own missile programme targeting the US, notably with the Shaheen-III missile. In response, the US imposed sanctions on companies linked to Pakistan's missile programme, highlighting growing concerns over Pakistan's missile...

City police have requested the Gala de Fort Kochi club to remove their 50ft-tall Pappanji effigy at Veli Ground due to safety concerns, impacting Christmas and New Year preparations. With inadequate police personnel for New Year's Eve, concerns over security risks at the effigy burning event have arisen, prompting discussions between organisers and authorities. The tradition of setting up the effigy at Veli Ground faces potential cancellation, following previous security denials, while efforts are made...

blocked The Tawaghat-Lipulekh highway in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand was blocked by a landslide, leaving numerous vehicles stranded. No casualties were reported, and efforts to clear the debris are ongoing. In response to attacks by man-eating tigers and leopards, 13 schools in the Rikhnikhal block have been closed for three days, ensuring the safety of students. An investigation into external funding of madrasas in the state is also underway, with special committees established in all districts to...

A US warship mistakenly shot down a US Navy aircraft over the Red Sea, with both pilots surviving, showcasing the growing threats in the region. Houthi rebels have attacked nearly 100 ships, claiming to target vessels associated with Israel, the US, or the UK to pressure an end to Israel's Gaza actions. The incident underscores the escalating dangers and tensions in the area, posing risks to both military and civilian vessels. Full Article

A recent unclassified war game by CSIS and MIT revealed that increasing US nuclear capabilities would not deter China from using atomic weapons in a conflict over Taiwan. The exercise explored scenarios where nuclear weapons might be employed, showing minimal impact of US nuclear capabilities on Beijing's willingness to deploy such arms. The study suggested China could move away from its no-first-use policy in critical conflicts, highlighting the pressure both sides face to resort to...

A rebel army in Myanmar, the Arakan Army, announced the capture of a major military headquarters in the country's west, the second regional command to fall to the junta's armed resistance movement. The Arakan Army, part of the Three Brotherhood Alliance, launched an offensive in October 2023, achieving significant victories along Myanmar's border with China. This marks another setback for the military government, which seized power in early 2021, triggering nationwide protests and armed rebellion...