Suspicious Object Found Outside BJP’s Office In Kolkata, Bomb & Dog Squads On Spot

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a diplomatic tour of the Indo-Pacific, including a visit to India, to strengthen relationships and communication in the region. Prior to her Asian stops, she will visit Honolulu and the US Indo-Pacific Command to meet with intelligence partners and troops, emphasizing the US focus on regional security. This visit to India marks a significant milestone as Gabbard's first trip to the country since becoming DNI, highlighting India's...

Bangladesh Army is experiencing internal turmoil as Lt General Faizur Rahman, supported by other generals, attempts to replace Gen Waqar-uz-Zaman as the army chief, but faces resistance. Rahman's coup attempt was met with low senior officer attendance at a meeting, leading to his surveillance by military intelligence. The situation is tense, with potential upheaval looming as several military officers, including Major General Mir Mushfiqur Rahman and Major General Abul Hasnat Mohammad Tariq, are allegedly involved...

The Centre confirmed that the Odisha government has no plans to grant mining leases in the ecologically sensitive Gandhamardan Hills, a biodiversity-rich area with cultural significance and home to numerous plant and animal species. The region, declared a 'Biodiversity Heritage Site of Odisha,' has faced protests over potential mining projects, prompting assurances of protection from the state government. The protection of the hills is crucial for the indigenous population, with regulations in place to safeguard...

On Monday, India and Armenia discussed bolstering their strategic partnership, particularly in defence engagement and connectivity through Iran via INSTC and Chabahar Port. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar explored expanding defence trade and connectivity initiatives, with plans for launching direct flights and enhancing business and people-to-people ties. Mirzoyan emphasized Armenia's view of India as a close partner with deep civilizational bonds, highlighting the evolving multifaceted cooperation between the...

Elon Musk revealed that X (formerly Twitter) was targeted in a significant cyberattack, possibly involving a large group or nation-state, causing three outages lasting nearly an hour each. The disruptions, as reported by Downdetector, peaked at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm with thousands of user reports, affecting both the website and app. Musk, who acquired X in 2022, highlighted the severity of the attack, which raised concerns about the platform's security and potential threats from...

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane introduced the Malhar certification for jhatka mutton shops to help Hindus identify shops owned by members of their community selling unadulterated meat. This initiative, not government-led, aims to provide certified jhatka meat suppliers across Maharashtra as an alternative to halal certification, ensuring meat is prepared according to Hindu traditions. The platform, MalharCertification.com, guarantees that the meat offered is fresh, clean, and free from contamination, following Hindu religious customs. Full Article