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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai stated that the government has implemented a multi-pronged strategy to enhance national security, law enforcement, and governance in India. The measures include making Jammu and Kashmir terror-free, integrating insurgent groups into peace processes, strengthening border security in the North East, and eliminating Left-Wing Extremism. Additionally, steps like deploying mobile forensic labs, modernizing state forensic labs, and implementing new criminal laws aim to modernize the Criminal Justice...

A Swiggy user claimed that his samosas never arrived due to the delivery partner allegedly taking the order and running away, as shared on Reddit. Customer support confirmed failed attempts to reach the agent and offered a replacement, assuring the user of receiving it. The incident sparked discussion on the need for better security measures and compensation for such occurrences, with the authenticity of the conversation still unverified. Full Article

Germany's military is facing challenges as it ages and shrinks, with personnel numbers decreasing to 181,200 in 2024 and the average age rising to 34. Despite efforts to increase personnel to over 200,000 by 2031, the goal remains out of reach. While Germany met the NATO defense spending target in 2024, most of the 100-billion-euro special defense fund has already been spent, prompting discussions to overhaul borrowing rules to boost defense spending and economic growth....

The Enforcement Directorate in Lucknow has taken action on the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) scam in Uttar Pradesh, attaching properties worth Rs. 89.84 lakh under the PMLA. The NRHM scam involved corruption cases and misuse of funds, leading to the embezzlement of crores of rupees, with large-scale irregularities alleged by the CBI. The ED's actions aim to curb corruption and money laundering in cases like these, ensuring justice and transparency in government schemes. Full...

Russian mercenaries have arrived in the village of Wela in central Mali to hunt down a woman named Aissatou, accused of aiding jihadist groups. Despite efforts to capture her, she remains elusive, suspected of providing logistical support to terrorists. Women in terrorist groups like JNIM play strategic roles, with some groups prohibiting their direct involvement in combat. Full Article

U.S. and Ukrainian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia to mend ties and discuss potential concessions in Trump's efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war swiftly. Trump's change in policy towards Ukraine has strained relations, with Zelenskiy facing pressure to show commitment to peace despite the lack of U.S. security guarantees. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and national security adviser Mike Waltz will engage with Ukrainian officials to gauge willingness to make concessions for a...