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India, Egypt Hold 11th Joint Defence Committee Meeting in Cairo

India and Egypt held the 11th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting in Cairo from April 20 to 22, 2026, focusing on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.The Indian delegation was led by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), along with senior officials from the Ministry of Defence and the armed forces. The Egyptian side was represented by Read More…

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INS Sunayna Departs Phuket After Strengthening India–Thailand Naval Ties

Phuket: The Indian naval vessel INS Sunayna, deployed as part of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR mission, departed Phuket, Thailand on April 17 after completing a high-tempo three-day operational turnaround. During its port call, the ship engaged in a series of professional, strategic and cultural interactions with the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), aimed at Read More…

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Australia to Appoint First Female Military Chief

Australia: Australia is set to make history with the appointment of Susan Coyle as the country’s first female military chief, marking a significant shift in its 125-year military history. Currently serving as the head of the Joint Forces Command, Lieutenant General Coyle will assume office in July, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday. Her Read More…

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10 Militants Arrested Near India-Myanmar Border in Manipur

Security forces have arrested 10 cadres of the banned outfit Prepak (RA) near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur, police said on Tuesday. The arrests were made in Tengnoupal district, with officials confirming that five of those apprehended are minors. According to a police statement, the militants were detained from an area between border pillars 77 Read More…

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Iran Launches Missile Attack Near Israel Nuclear Plant

Iran has launched missile attacks on areas near a major nuclear research facility in southern Israel. The strikes targeted cities including Dimona and Arad. These areas are close to Israel’s high-security nuclear installations. The attack caused heavy damage. Several people were injured, and some are reported to be in critical condition. The Israeli military said Read More…

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Iran Downs US F-35 Fighter Jet Amid Rising Tension

Tensions in the region escalated further as Iran reportedly targeted a US F-35 fighter jet during the ongoing conflict. According to reports, the advanced stealth aircraft was hit in mid-air. The jet later made an emergency landing at a US military base in the region. The United States Central Command confirmed that the aircraft was Read More…

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Trump Expects Global Support to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open

Says countries including China may send warships with the US amid tensions with Iran Washington: Former US President Donald Trump has said he expects several countries, including China, to work with the United States to ensure that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and secure. Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump expressed Read More…

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Gehlot Questions Centre Over Sonam Wangchuk’s Detention Despite Welcoming His Release

Former Rajasthan CM says episode raises serious concerns about the Union government’s functioning Jaipur: Ashok Gehlot, former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, on Saturday questioned the Union government over the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk, stating that the entire episode raises serious concerns about the functioning of the Centre. While welcoming Wangchuk’s release, Gehlot said the Read More…