What's happening in Russia's Kursk region and why does it matter?

Russia has expressed its readiness to engage in discussions with the United States over a potential peace initiative, following recent talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, confirmed that the country is prepared to discuss the peace proposal with U.S. representatives as early as Thursday, after Ukraine indicated its willingness to accept a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the U.S. This announcement follows recent developments involving...

K. Annamalai, the BJP State president, criticized the deteriorating law and order situation in Tamil Nadu, citing recent murders in Tiruppur district. He expressed concern over the lack of arrests in previous cases, including a family of three and four individuals being killed in separate incidents in 2024 and 2023. Annamalai alleged that the state has become unsafe due to rising criminal activities like murder, sexual assault, drug use, and burglary, leading to a loss...

Uttar Pradesh Police in Lucknow has ramped up security measures ahead of Holi celebrations, with increased monitoring of sensitive areas, drone surveillance, and social media checks for fake news. Extensive patrolling and barricades are in place to maintain communal harmony during the coinciding Holi and 'jumma' namaz festivities. Police are enforcing strict prohibitions on public drinking and disorderly conduct, with a focus on preventing any new Holi traditions that could lead to tensions, as per...

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported 20 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and one official ship operating around Taiwan until 6 am local time on Thursday. Out of these sorties, 11 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). The MND closely monitored the situation and responded accordingly to the activities detected. Full Article

Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands to end its war against Ukraine and improve relations, including no NATO membership for Kyiv, no foreign troops in Ukraine, and recognition of Crimea and four provinces as part of Russia. The terms, discussed in recent conversations, also address NATO's eastward expansion and require addressing the "root causes" of the conflict. It remains unclear if peace talks with Kyiv will precede acceptance of these demands....

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh visited the Southern Air Command (SAC) for a commanders' conference, emphasizing the need for innovative measures to address security challenges and harness human resources. He highlighted the impact of emerging technologies and the hybrid nature of future warfare during interactions with SAC commanders, urging them to stay updated on global developments in space, cyber, and electronic warfare. The CAS was briefed on key issues including air defence, operational preparedness,...