Train To Kashmir Ready To Be Rolled Out As Katra-Reasi Section Gets Green Signal

India has offered domestically produced Dornier 228 aircraft to the Malaysian Coast Guard, showcasing its competitive edge with proposals for maintenance facilities and technology transfer. The aircraft, with a proven track record in the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, is cost-effective and versatile, meeting the requirement for seven aircraft capable of various coastal tasks. The modernized Dornier platform features advanced technology such as a glass cockpit, maritime patrol radar, and mission management system, demonstrating its...

Tom, the son of a former US Army Commander, has left his IT career to join the 'akhara' at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, becoming Mahamandaleshwar Vyasanand Giri. Initiated into the Niranjani Akhara, he was appointed as a spiritual leader after embracing Hinduism and mastering meditation and yoga. Foreigners like Tom are increasingly drawn to Hinduism, with around 100 Muslims expressing interest in becoming sanyasi, reflecting a growing global attraction to Sanatani culture. Full Article

Maritime security officials anticipate Yemen's Houthi militia to cease attacks on ships in the Red Sea following a Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas, signaled by a postponed security briefing and a potential speech by leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi. The Houthis have conducted over 100 attacks since November 2023, citing support for Palestinians in Gaza, resulting in two sunken vessels, one seized, and four seafarers killed, disrupting global shipping routes. Full Article

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district successfully neutralised 12 Naxals in a significant operation in dense forested areas, representing a major achievement in the fight against left-wing extremism. The intense encounter marked a breakthrough in efforts to combat Naxal activities in the region. Full Article

Japan officially launched an independent mission to NATO to enhance cooperation amid rising tensions from Russia, China, and North Korea. The new mission, led by Osamu Izawa, replaces the previous coverage by the Japanese embassy in Belgium. High-level consultations between Japan and NATO were held in Tokyo to address regional security concerns in East Asia and Europe, with Japan's Prime Minister advocating for a NATO-like security framework in Asia. Full Article

In an overnight attack, Ukraine successfully downed 34 out of 55 drones launched by Russia, with a further 18 failing to reach their targets, likely due to electronic warfare jamming. Drones were downed in 11 regions across Ukraine, causing damage to energy infrastructure in Poltava and leaving over 300 users without power. Over the past few months, Russia has been sending nightly waves of long-range strike drones into Ukraine, prompting Kyiv to use valuable resources...