Govt panel to plan IAF's capability enhancement

Over 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia's war with Ukraine, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. Pyongyang has sent troops to reinforce the Russian military, with around 1,100 casualties reported. North Korea is also preparing for additional soldier deployments and providing military assistance to Russia, including drones and artillery. Full Article

Delhi's tableau for the Republic Day parade was reportedly excluded, leading to a political spat between AAP's Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva. The selection process for the tableaux involves evaluating proposals based on theme, design, and visual impact by an expert committee. The controversy arises due to limited spots available and often leads to accusations of political bias. Full Article

The Philippine military plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests, particularly against regional power China. The system was deployed in the northern Philippines for joint military exercises and will be acquired for archipelagic defense implementation. The total number to be acquired will depend on economic factors. Full Article

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait, both countries unequivocally condemned terrorism in all forms, including cross-border terrorism, and called for disrupting terror financing networks and safe havens. They discussed enhancing cooperation on counter-terrorism operations, cybersecurity, and prevention of radicalization, emphasizing the importance of information sharing, capacity building, and law enforcement. India praised Kuwait's efforts in hosting a conference on combating terrorism and building resilient border security mechanisms. Full Article

Star India batter Virat Kohli was criticized for arguing with a female journalist at the Melbourne Airport over filming his kids without permission, citing privacy concerns. Despite urging the journalist to delete images of his children, Kohli was labeled a "bully" by a Nine Sports journalist for berating the reporter and singling her out, while allowing male journalists to continue filming. The incident sparked controversy and debate over Kohli's behavior towards the media. Full Article

Wamiqa Gabbi captivates with her mesmerizing eyes in a 24-second video on News18. Other highlights include AP Dhillon's low-key style, Kriti Sanon's reaction to paparazzi, and Mira Rajput's day out with her daughter. Additionally, Kartik Aaryan is spotted at the airport, while Parineeti Chopra stuns in red at an event. Full Article