Union Budget 2024 – Every State Benefits From Central Schemes: Union Minister Hardeep Puri On Opposition’s Discriminatory Budget Charge

NATO is considering raising its defense spending target from 2% to 3% of GDP by 2030 to address critical capability gaps and enhance air defenses, offensive weaponry, and nuclear deterrence capabilities in response to heightened security concerns from Russia. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasizes the need for increased capabilities, with an interim goal of 2.5% GDP before achieving the 3% target by the end of the decade, aligning with calls from the US for...

Syria's rebel leader, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, declared that officials involved in torturing detainees will not be pardoned and called for their extradition to face justice. In the meantime, the tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father, Hafez, was set on fire in Qardaha. The new Syrian administration also asserted that the rights of all religious groups will be safeguarded, as they took control of Damascus airport. Full Article

The National Investigation Agency conducted searches in multiple states to investigate a conspiracy by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed to radicalize youth and spread terror in India. The searches took place at 19 locations in four states, including Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Further details on the operation are currently pending. Full Article

The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, released the timetable for the Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) 2025, with AP Inter 2nd year exams scheduled from March 3 to 20, 2025. State Education Minister Lokesh Nara announced the exam date sheet on his official handle, with preliminary exams in Environmental Science and Moral Values set for February 1 and 3, and practical exams on February 10. Students are advised to report to the examination center early,...

A man from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was apprehended for illegally crossing into Indian territory along the Line of Control in Poonch district. The individual was identified as Saliiq son of Khalid from Bandi Abbaspur. Additionally, security forces discovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Mahore, prompting further investigations into possible links to terrorist activities. Full Article

Nepal's Chief of Army Staff General Ashok Raj Sigdel engaged in discussions with Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on bilateral defence cooperation and regional security concerns during his official visit to India. He also met with other key officials, including Chief of the Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, to strengthen ties between the two countries and exchange views on defence and security issues. The visit underscores both nations'...