Anish Kumar

To offset Obama hot pursuit, Pakistan backed Mullah Mansur to take control of the Taliban with "primary interest on consolidating and dominating revenue streams from both the Sinaloa and CJNG cartels" of the drug trafficking.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a three-day visit to India, assured New Delhi on Monday that Sri Lanka would not permit its territory to be used in any manner against India's interests.

India and Sri Lanka on Monday agreed to resume passenger ferry services between Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu and Talaimannar in Sri Lanka.

NSA Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi will meet in Beijing on December 18 for the 23rd Special Representatives dialogue to discuss LAC border peace. The meeting follows a five-year gap, recent disengagement in Ladakh, and agreements to revive boundary issue talks.

From its design and crest to its technical capabilities, the vessel, built by GRSE, carries both technical and symbolic weight that reflects India’s maritime aspirations and growing stature as a regional power.

Two Indian Army soldiers were killed, and one was injured during a training exercise at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The incident occurred when a battery burst while the soldiers were loading ammunition into a tank, as confirmed by the Rajasthan-based defence PRO.

India and China Special Representatives Ajit Doval and Wang Yi met in Beijing after five years, emphasizing the need for peace along the border to enhance bilateral ties. India's statement highlighted efforts to achieve a fair and reasonable boundary settlement, while China referenced adherence to the 2005 political guiding principles.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Mauritius from December 20 for three days to strengthen bilateral ties between India and Mauritius. This marks the first high-level engagement since Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam assumed office as Prime Minister of Mauritius for the third time.

The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro for 100 K9 VAJRA-T artillery guns, enhancing the Indian Army's firepower and operational readiness.

A CAG audit revealed shortcomings in the Indian Army's Remount and Veterinary Corps, including unmet training goals, under-utilised Animal Transport Units, and outdated veterinary equipment scales.