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The fourth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil 2024 concluded successfully on November 21, spanning two phases and involving over 21 agencies across six ministries. The exercise showcased India's commitment to maritime security, with extensive deployment of assets and air sorties along the country's coastline. The Coastal Defence and Security Readiness Evaluation phase included an audit of over 950 critical coastal locations, with officials from the National Security Council Secretariat participating for...

Security personnel are patrolling a sensitive area in Manipur as the Union home minister plans to deploy approximately 90 companies, totaling over 10,000 additional troops amid violence and killings. A security review meeting was held with Army, police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP officials to address the situation, with investigations into cases handed over to NIA. The funeral ceremonies for nine Meitei community members were conducted under tight security measures, with recent violence erupting in Manipur...

On Nov 22, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed the use of the new intermediate-range ballistic missile named Oreshnik in a strike on Ukraine, emphasizing its nuclear-capable capabilities. The missile, deployed in a non-nuclear hypersonic configuration, successfully hit its target in the city of Dnipro, marking a significant development in Russia's military capabilities. Full Article

Telangana Minister for Information Technology, Industries & Commerce D. Sridhar Babu announced the formation of a joint consultative committee on industries with CII and the launch of new policies on Global Capability Centres and IT. The committee will include special chief secretary-Industries and CII leaders to address industry issues, while new policies on GCC, IT, and Industries are expected to be introduced soon to consolidate Hyderabad's position as a preferred destination for leading firms. The...

South Korean National Security Director Shin Wonsik revealed that Russia has supplied anti-air missiles and economic aid to North Korea, raising concerns of potential technology transfers. The US and South Korea suspect that North Korea has sent troops to support Russia in its conflict with Ukraine, with the nature of the exchange between the two countries sparking intense scrutiny. Seoul and Washington fear the possibility of sensitive nuclear and missile technology being shared between Russia...

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