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Security agencies in Pakistan killed at least 341 terrorists in the first ten months of the year, with 1,566 terrorism incidents leading to 924 deaths. The Interior Ministry reported 2,801 intelligence-based operations, resulting in the elimination of terrorists and the proscription of four terrorist organizations. Additionally, 800 individuals were placed on the Fourth Schedule for suspected involvement in terrorist activities. Full Article

Two 18-year-old labourers from Bihar, Dashrat Kumar and Sunalal Kumar, were found dead with bullet injuries in Manipur’s Kakching district after being shot by unknown assailants while cycling back from work. The police, who are investigating the case, rushed the victims to a hospital where they were declared dead on arrival. The motive behind the attack is yet to be determined, and efforts are being made to apprehend the culprits. Full Article

Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, causing significant damage and power cuts in several regions. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for increased Western support to counter Russian aggression before any peace negotiations. The attack, the 12th on the energy system this year, included 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones, highlighting the escalating tensions between the two nations. Full Article

The border fencing work along the India-Myanmar border near Moreh town in Manipur is progressing rapidly, with only 10 km currently fenced out of the 398 km border shared with Myanmar. The project, costing Rs 31,000 crore, aims to fence the entire 1,643 km porous border. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh reported the detection of 10,675 illegal immigrants in the state in the last five years, with plans to establish new police stations and...

President-elect Donald Trump sparked debate by saluting during the national anthem at the Army-Navy football game, with critics questioning the appropriateness of the gesture as a civilian. While protocol reserves salutes for those in uniform, supporters praised Trump's action as a patriotic symbol, contrasting it with President Joe Biden's absence from past events. Trump's presence at the game, alongside prominent Republicans, was seen as a strategic move to project unity and strength ahead of his...

In a virtual address at a land forces summit in Japan, Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reiterated India's commitment to regional stability and a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. The summit brought together army chiefs from nations like Japan, the United States, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and South Korea, where Gen Dwivedi emphasized enhancing multinational defence cooperation and India's strategic perspective in the Indian Ocean Region. These remarks come amidst global concerns over China's...