Indian Army hosts TATA Steel Kolkata 25 km – Vijay Diwas Cup to honor 1971 war heroes

The deployment of an anti-drone system along the Jammu border has significantly reduced drone activities from Pakistan to almost zero, showcasing India's technological superiority over its adversary. The Border Security Force (BSF) in Jammu has heavily invested in manpower and technical surveillance to monitor the sensitive border, ensuring no infiltration. The success of the upgraded anti-drone systems has proven the effectiveness of India's technological advancements in border security. Full Article

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the Oreshnik hypersonic missile as a game-changing advancement in global defense strategies, stating that its deployment could reduce the reliance on nuclear weapons. Capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads, the missile was first used in an attack in Dnipro, Ukraine, on 21 November. With speeds exceeding Mach 11 and a MIRV configuration enabling precise targeting of multiple sites simultaneously, the Oreshnik poses a significant threat to any...

D. Gukesh, mentored by Viswanathan Anand, became the youngest-ever to win the World Championship title by defeating Ding Liren in Singapore. Despite criticism from Vladimir Kramnik and Magnus Carlsen regarding the match's quality, Anand praised Gukesh's strategic approach and psychological depth in securing the victory. Anand expressed pride in Gukesh's growth at the WestBridge Anand Chess Academy, highlighting the rising talent of Indian players in the global chess scene. Full Article

Police in Maharashtra's Thane district have charged a 31-year-old man for issuing 'triple talaq' to his wife, a practice banned in 2019. The accused, from Mumbra, informed his wife's father of the divorce, citing her going for a walk alone as the reason. A case has been filed under criminal intimidation and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, with an ongoing investigation. Full Article

The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of Taiwan reported that 12 Chinese military aircraft, 14 naval vessels, and 9 official ships were detected near Taiwan until 6 am local time, with 6 aircraft crossing into Taiwan's ADIZ. This follows the detection of 34 Chinese military aircraft and 16 naval vessels operating near Taiwan the previous day. Taiwan's MND closely monitored the situation and responded accordingly to the Chinese military activities. Full Article

Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed at least 33 people, including 12 guards securing aid trucks in southern parts of the Palestinian territory. The attacks, which left seven guards dead in Rafah and five in Khan Yunis, targeted those protecting aid deliveries to UNRWA warehouses. Around 30 people, mostly children, were also wounded in the strikes. Full Article