India, Italy decide to expand counter-terror cooperation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the security forces for their success in a major anti-Naxal operation in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, where 16 Naxalites were eliminated and a significant cache of automatic weapons was seized. Shah reiterated the government's commitment, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026, calling it a decisive blow to the insurgency. He urged those involved in armed rebellion to choose peace and development over violence and weapons....

Akshita Garud, who played Ajay Devgn and Kajol's daughter in the 1999 film Dil Kya Kare, has transitioned into a successful career in the corporate world after leaving acting. She worked briefly in films and television before pursuing a career in marketing outside India, showcasing her fashion sense and luxurious lifestyle on social media. The film Dil Kya Kare, where Akshita played the role of Neha Kishore, revolves around the revelation of Neha's biological mother...

An encounter between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district resulted in a gunfight in a forest under the Kerlapal police station area. The joint team of security forces, including personnel from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), launched the anti-Naxalite operation based on intelligence about Maoist presence. An intermittent exchange of fire is ongoing, with further details awaited. Full Article

694 people were killed and 1,670 injured in Myanmar after six earthquakes, including a 7.7 magnitude one, hit near Sagaing. The junta chief declared an emergency and appealed for aid, while neighboring countries like Thailand and China also experienced strong tremors. Prime Minister Modi offered assistance, and European nations have also extended help. The devastation included collapsed buildings, a collapsed bridge, and trapped workers in Bangkok, as well as extensive damage in Myanmar's Mandalay region....

The Indian government approved a ₹62,000 crore defense contract for 156 indigenous attack helicopters designed for extreme terrain and weather conditions, particularly high-altitude areas along the eastern borders. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will produce the helicopters, with nearly 40% of the work outsourced to the private sector, aiming to deliver the first chopper within three years. This contract marks the largest single order for military equipment from an Indian company and is expected to enhance...

US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance visited Greenland for a scaled back tour after the governments of Greenland and Denmark noted the lack of invitation. They visited the US Pituffik Space Base on Greenland's north-western coast, where Vance expressed President Donald Trump's interest in Arctic security to US troops. President Trump has previously threatened to take over the Danish semi-autonomous territory. Full Article