Defence Minister Rajnath Singh takes up arms sales to Pakistan with Netherlands

National Investigation Agency teams conducted extensive searches at the homes of alleged overground workers linked with banned organizations in Jammu, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed offshoots. The raids were carried out at 12 locations following information about militants infiltrating Indian territory, connected to past attacks on security forces. NIA seized incriminatory material linking militants with overground workers, unraveling a larger terror conspiracy involving LeT and JeM terrorists facilitated by OGWs in border areas. Full Article

AICC Secretary Ramkishan Ojha urged the NDA-led Central government to consider the recent car crash in Vadodara as a pilot project to amend the Motor Vehicle Act, seeking stricter punishment for intentional accidents caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Ojha questioned the existing provisions of the MV Act in dealing with accused like Rakshit Chaurasiya, who allegedly committed murder under intoxication, emphasizing the need for modern laws to address such cases...

Indian procurement processes for the armed forces are slow, hindering the adoption of necessary technology, according to Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan. He emphasized the need for greater adaptability in modern conflicts, citing the challenge of training troops. Gen Chauhan stressed the importance of keeping up with technological advancements in warfare due to the dynamic and uncertain global security environment. Full Article

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...