UP: Man Turns Down Marriage Proposal, Girlfriend Dies After Taking Poison At His House

An encounter occurred between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, starting in the morning during an anti-Naxalite operation in a forest near Bhejji police station. The gunfight is still ongoing, with preliminary reports suggesting that some Naxalites have been killed. Further details are yet to be confirmed. Full Article

The United States believes Russia fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine, based on the design of a longer-range ICBM, causing concerns about European missile defense. The experimental missile was said to be limited in quantity, initially mistaken for an ICBM, and was launched with a conventional warhead but could potentially be modified. Russian President Putin confirmed the strike on a Ukrainian military facility with the new missile, raising fears of escalation in the ongoing...

Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted Moscow's right to strike countries supplying weapons to Ukraine, warning of a global conflict and readiness for any scenario in the confrontation with Kyiv and the West. Putin's address on state TV followed Ukraine firing missiles at Russian territory, with the leader vowing a decisive response to aggressive actions and claiming Ukraine's strikes had failed. The warning, among his strongest yet, emphasized the escalating tensions and the potential for further...

Over 300 Chinese troops have arrived in Pakistan to participate in the joint China-Pakistan anti-terrorism exercise called "Warrior-VIII" amid increasing militant attacks, with troops deployed in various specialities for joint counter-terrorism clean-up and strike operations. The drills, held from late November to mid-December, mark the eighth of the series and focus on mixed training and live drills, with Pakistan initiating a military operation targeting militants in affected areas prior to the exercise. Full Article

At the 11th Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus forum, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India's commitment to freedom of navigation and adherence to international law in the Indo-Pacific region. Singh also highlighted the importance of not allowing the new code of conduct for the South China Sea to undermine the legitimate rights of nations not involved in the discussions. Additionally, Singh met with US Defense Secretary Llyod Austin to discuss advancing cooperation in areas...

In response to severe pollution levels in the National Capital Region, the Director of Higher Education, Haryana has directed all higher education institutions in Gurugram, including private ones, to switch to online classes until further notice. The air quality index in Gurugram was reported at 206, classified as "very unhealthy", prompting the decision. Schools in western Uttar Pradesh districts under the NCR have also been instructed to move to online learning due to the deteriorating...