Philippine military says will acquire US Typhon missile system

Approximately 1,946 new recruits from Manipur police battalions and Indian Reserve Battalions participated in a passing-out parade at the Police Academy in Dergaon, Assam, due to the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed gratitude to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for facilitating the training and emphasized the importance of unity among the recruits to restore peace in the state. Assam's Director General of Police noted improvements in the recruits'...

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away at 90 after battling a kidney-related illness, confirmed by his daughter Pia Benegal. A pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, his iconic films like Ankur and Manthan reshaped Indian filmmaking in the 1970s and 1980s. Benegal's contributions were honored with Padma Shri in 1976 and Padma Bhushan in 1991, leaving behind a diverse body of work that continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences worldwide. Full Article

Two retired Israeli intelligence agents revealed new details about a covert operation targeting Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and Syria, involving exploding pagers and walkie talkies. The operation, which began 10 years ago, used walkie-talkies filled with hidden explosives sold to Hezbollah unknowingly. The agents, speaking on CBS "60 Minutes" with masked faces and altered voices, shared insights into the elaborate mission, which culminated in detonations in September. Full Article

The government has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8, allowing schools to fail students who do not meet required standards. States can now hold regular exams for these classes and hold back students who fail, with 16 states and two Union Territories already implementing this change. Students failing the exams will receive additional instruction and have the opportunity to retake the exam, ultimately being required to repeat the grade if they still...

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