Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 75 border infrastructure projects worth `2,236 crore across 11 states and Union Territories, with a focus on areas near the borders of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and the Northeast. The projects include 22 roads, 51 bridges, and are spread across states like J&K, Arunachal Pradesh, and Ladakh. The highlight was the opening of the Kupup-Sherathang Road in Sikkim, showcasing the Government’s commitment to bolstering border infrastructure for socio-economic progress in these regions.
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Islamist militants in northwest Pakistan kill 16 security personnel, police officer says
Sixteen security personnel were killed in northwest Pakistan in an attack by Islamist militants, as confirmed by Hidayat Ullah, deputy superintendent of police in South Waziristan. The deputy superintendent stated that 16 security personnel were martyred and eight others were injured in the attack, with a search operation currently ongoing in the area to locate the perpetrators. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by authorities in the region due to the presence of...
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