Doctors offer elective OPD services outside Health Ministry in Delhi

A three-member commission, including retired high court judge Harsh Kumar, former DGP VK Gupta, and retired IAS officer DK Singh, has been formed to investigate the causes of a stampede that resulted in the deaths of 30 people and injuries to many others during Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The commission aims to identify mistakes, assess security measures, review CCTV footage, and interview witnesses to prevent such incidents in the future. Uttar...

The US is encouraging India to increase military purchases, with defense sales surpassing $25 billion since 2007. India is emphasizing co-development and co-production in high-tech collaborations, aiming to balance foreign partnerships with its "Make in India" policy. Joint projects on fighter engines and drones could shape future defense relations between the two countries. Full Article

Pakistan's ISI aims to establish a presence in strategic areas of Bangladesh, potentially threatening India's security, as discussed during ISI chief Lt Gen Asim Malik's visit to Dhaka, focusing on Cox's Bazar, Ukhia, Teknaf, and others. The ISI is collaborating with pro-Islamist, pro-Jamaat factions within the Bangladesh army to further their objectives in the region. This development poses a significant security concern for India due to the potential implications of such partnerships on regional stability....

North Korean soldiers who were deployed to support Russian forces in Ukraine have been pulled back due to heavy casualties suffered in combat. Their lack of coordination and integration with Russian units resulted in significant losses despite their formidable fighting skills. The withdrawal highlights the challenges faced by foreign troops operating in a complex and volatile conflict zone. Full Article

In Bathinda, another farmer protesting for minimum support price died at Shambhu border, raising the death toll to 36 since the protest began nearly a year ago. The deceased farmer, Pargat Singh, from Amritsar district, collapsed suddenly and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Farmer leader Sarvan Singh Pandher called for compensation and urged the government to address the farmers' demands promptly to prevent further loss of life. Full Article

Two terrorists were killed in an attempted infiltration across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, as alert troops engaged them in an intense firefight at Khari Karmara. The operation led to the recovery of multiple weapons, and a massive search operation is ongoing in the area to ensure no other threats remain present. Full Article