Moody’s pegs Indian economy’s growth for FY25 at 6.6%

The United States will continue attacking Yemen's Houthis until they cease attacks on shipping, according to the US defense secretary, following deadly US strikes that prompted a potential escalation from the Iran-aligned group. Described as a "war crime" by the Houthis, the US campaign, the largest in the Middle East under President Trump, may persist for weeks. The Houthis have threatened to escalate in response to the strikes, with the US aiming to stop attacks...

On March 17, 2025, Baluch militants attacked a Pakistani security convoy in the troubled regions bordering Afghanistan, resulting in the death of at least five individuals. The Baloch Liberation Army, designated as a terrorist organization by various countries, claimed responsibility for the attack and stated that over 90 soldiers were killed. The incident occurred in the Noshki district of Balochistan province as a convoy of Pakistani paramilitary troops passed through the area. Full Article

Five people, including three Frontier Corps personnel, were killed and 30 others injured in an attack on a paramilitary convoy by suspected Baloch militants in Noshki district, Balochistan. The banned Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, which involved a suicide bomber ramming an explosive-laden vehicle into the convoy. The blast, of high intensity, resulted in casualties among civilians and soldiers, with 30 paramilitary soldiers being injured and receiving treatment in a hospital. Full...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to dismiss the director of the Shin Bet internal security service, Ronen Bar, following a power struggle stemming from the Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza war. Tensions between Netanyahu and Bar have escalated over responsibility for the Oct. 7 attack, with the Shin Bet accepting blame but also criticizing government policies. Netanyahu's move, seen as an attempt to prevent a state commission of inquiry, has drawn criticism...

In a speech at the General Bipin Rawat Memorial Lecture, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized India's role in leading the global war on terror and participating actively in conflict resolution, citing the country's pivotal position due to its geography, demography, democracy, and prosperity. He also highlighted China's challenge to the rules-based system and its disruptive activities, suggesting the need for India to assert its influence in the emerging world. General Dwivedi's remarks underscored the...

Multiple Huthi leaders in Yemen were killed in US strikes, prompting the White House to warn Iran to cease support for the rebel group and their attacks on Red Sea shipping. National Security Advisor Michael Waltz emphasized the use of overwhelming force and reiterated the US stance that all options are on the table to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The strikes resulted in at least 31 deaths and 101 injuries, marking the first...