G20 Summit in India: 400 specially-trained police personnel will be deployed at 21 locations in Delhi
These cops will also be deployed across railway stations, ISBTs, airport terminals, and popular market areas to assist the foreign delegates. The personnel will use newly acquired Bolero vehicles for the purpose, says the report. Key Points
Business TodayManipur calm, curfew relaxed in 11 districts
The Army, meanwhile, continued surveillance of the hinterland and the Indo-Myanmar border. Unmanned aerial vehicles and MI17 and Cheetah helicopters have been deployed for aerial monitoring of activities. Key Points
Economic TimesSecurity upped, vigilance intensified for PM Modi’s Ayodhya visit
Over 5,500 police officers deployed in Ayodhya for PM Modi's visit. Traffic diversions in place, additional security forces added. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndian Air Force’s Garuds deployed in Amarnath yatra, Eastern Ladakh for special operations
Doklam is an area between India, Bhutan and China. The Doklam plateau issue rose to the limelight in 2017 when under the CCP's leadership, Chinese troops with construction vehicles and road-building equipment, began extending an existing road southward in Doklam. Key Points
FirstpostMissiles, Jets, Radars: Here is IAF's Rs 3 lakh-crore strategic plan to counter China-Pakistan threat
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking steps to counter the challenges posed by China and Pakistan by upgrading their tactics and equipment. This includes the induction of fighters, helicopters, missiles, and radars worth Rs 2.5 to 3 lakh crore over the next few years. The IAF is closely monitoring the situation along the Line of Actual Control with China using intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. They have also deployed radars and surface-to-air guided weapons along the border. Key Points
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NASA shares 51-year-old photo of US flag on Moon with Earth in distance
The pic of the US flag on the Moon with Earth in the background was taken 51 years ago by Eugene A. Cernan or Harrison H. Schmitt during the Apollo Mission. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesIAF airlifted over 68,000 soldiers to eastern Ladakh following Galwan Valley clashes
Over 68,000 Indian Army soldiers and military equipment, including tanks, artillery guns, and radar systems, have been rapidly deployed to the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh following the deadly clashes with China in the Galwan Valley. The Indian Air Force deployed its Su-30 MKI and Jaguar fighters to conduct surveillance and intelligence gathering, while remotely piloted aircraft maintained a watch over Chinese activities. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian warship ensures safe release of hijacked vessel
INS Sumitra, an Indian naval warship on anti-piracy operations along the East Coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden, deployed along the east coast of Somalia responded to a distress call on hijacking of a fishing vessel by pirates. Crew of the vessels were taken hostage by pirates. Key Points
Economic TimesPuri Heritage Corridor Project inauguration on January 17: Rituals begin, security heightened as heavy rush expected
Rituals for the grand opening of the Sreemandir Parikrama Prakalpa in Puri have started. The 'Maha Yagna' will begin on January 15. Key Points
mintClasses 1 to 8 in schools to reopen from tomorrow amid tight security, says Manipur CM Biren Singh
Schools for Classes 1 to 8 in Manipur will reopen from July 5, according to Manipur CM N Biren Singh. He said security forces and paramilitary personnel would be deployed in vulnerable areas and more security personnel would be deployed in five particular districts. Key Points
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Indian Navy deploys 3 warships in Arabian Sea after attacks on merchant vessels
The Indian Navy inspected the merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto after it was hit by a drone off India's west coast. The Navy deployed surveillance aircraft and warships in the region to maintain a deterrent presence. Key Points
mint'Better tactic': IAF's mountain radars to soon match China’s ability to look deep within India
Air Chief Marshal (ACM), V.R. Chaudhari, said they were aware of China’s ‘radar platter’ – a large deployment of radars and extended range systems – which far outnumbers India’s. Key Points
ThePrintTension prevails after several hurt in group clash in UP’s Deoria
Clashes between two groups of the same community in Deoria district left half a dozen people injured, including a girl and a village head. The situation remains tense with the trader community protesting against the police's inability to arrest the accused who created ruckus in the market. Police have deployed adequate force and reassured that the situation is under control. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia to train ASEAN women in United Nations Peacekeeping operations
India, one of the largest troop contributing nation to United Nations Peacekeeping, currently has around 5,900 troops deployed in 12 U.N. Missions. Key Points
The HinduCyclone Mocha to intensify into severe cyclonic storm, 6 NDRF teams deployed in Bengal
According to the Meteorological Department, the deep depression developed in the Bay of Bengal will turn into Cyclone Mocha today and will turn into a very severe storm by the afternoon of May 12. The landfall of the cyclone is said to be on the morning of May 14 at Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh and Kukpyu in Myanmar. Key Points
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Poonch attack: JeM offshoot releases photos of ambush, says ‘video soon’
The People?s Anti-Fascist Front, an offshoot of Jaish-e-Mohammad, has released pictures claiming to be from the site of a recent ambush in Poonch district. The group has previously claimed responsibility for the attack, during which five soldiers were killed and another seriously injured. The Indian army has deployed special forces teams, drones and helicopters to track down the terrorists responsible, but has so far been unsuccessful. Key Points
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