Navy chief gives 'ABCD' mantra of life at NCC Republic Day camp

An international United Nations staffer was killed and five others were wounded in a strike on a U.N. guesthouse in the Gaza Strip, carried out by an unknown source. The U.N. Office for Project Services confirmed that the strike was not accidental and had previously hit near the compound, prompting contact with the Israeli military. Despite Israeli military denial of targeting the U.N. compound, the staffer's death occurred during a series of strikes on the...

On June 5, 2024, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore launched aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft for an eight-day mission to the ISS, which was extended due to technical malfunctions. After returning on March 18, 2025, Elon Musk claimed SpaceX could have brought them back sooner, sparking political controversy, but NASA and the astronauts emphasized safety over politics. Ultimately, SpaceX's Crew Dragon Freedom successfully brought Williams and Wilmore back after nine months in space, highlighting...

Amid Tokmok's rugged mountainous landscapes, Exercise KHANJAR-XII is underway, showcasing the strong camaraderie between India and Kyrgyzstan. Elite troops from India's Parachute Regiment and Kyrgyzstan's Scorpion Brigade are honing their skills in counter-terrorism and special operations, focusing on high-altitude combat and mountain craft. The exercise, held from March 10 to 23, aims to enhance interoperability through joint operations in urban warfare scenarios and precision sniping under a United Nations mandate, fostering mutual understanding and cultural...

An elderly woman was fatally attacked by her pet German Shepherd in Rawatpur, leading to her death. The dog's owner, a mechanical engineer, requested to hand over the dog to the family through the veterinary department of Kanpur Municipal Corporation. The police are investigating the incident, where the woman was bitten all over and declared dead at the hospital. Full Article

Questions are arising in Canada and Europe regarding the strategic value of investing in high-end U.S. weaponry like the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter amid uncertainty about U.S. defense commitments under President Trump. NATO members are reconsidering reliance on U.S.-made systems in favor of European jets, such as the Saab Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon, as a long-term plan to modernize NATO's arsenal gains traction. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the need for interoperability within...

Russia's air defense units intercepted and destroyed 57 Ukrainian drones overnight, with 35 drones taken down over the Kursk border region and the remainder over the Oryol, Tula, Bryansk regions, and the Sea of Azov, as reported by the Russian defense ministry on the Telegram messaging app. Full Article