India's borders totally secure: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reassured the public that India's borders are completely secure during a fireside chat at the Times Now Summit. He defended the Agniveer scheme, emphasizing the importance of a young profile in the armed forces. Singh also discussed the ongoing India-China border issue and highlighted the government's commitment to national security. Key Points
Economic TimesUS downs three Huthi drones, strikes anti-ship missiles
American forces shot down three attack drones and destroyed seven anti-ship cruise missiles in Yemen's Red Sea, targeting Huthi rebels. The Huthis, backed by Iran, have been attacking shipping despite US and UK strikes. The recent strikes were in self-defense to protect merchant vessels and US Navy ships. The Huthis began targeting Red Sea shipping in November, claiming to support Palestinians in Gaza. The conflict has escalated, with Iran-backed groups in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen joining in against Israel. Key Points
Economic Timesforces approaching Naxal hidma stronghold
Retaliation by central forces came after moving towards Tekalgudem village, core area of wanted Naxal commander Madvi Hidma, elusive leader of PLGA. Hidma, most-wanted Maoist, carries reward of Rs 7 lakh, named in NIA charge sheet for attacks on security forces. Hidma provides money to OGWs for procuring material fraudulently. Security agencies investigating intelligence failure ahead of new FOB opening. Over 150 FOBs set up by CRPF and BSF in past 5 years, shrinking Naxal area. Key Points
Economic TimesKashmir attack: Massive search operations on; forces see Pak-China nexus to revive terror
Defence sources said that terror activities in the sector have spiked in recent years after the Army moved the Uniform Force of the Rashtriya Rifles to Ladakh to counter Chinese aggression in 2020. Troops with the Rashtriya Rifles - a specialist counter insurgency force - were moved to Ladakh after China brought in thousands of troops to disputed areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Key Points
Economic TimesIsraeli military finds Gaza terror base inside mosque
The Israeli Defense forces (IDF) has continued to attack terrorist bases in Gaza, including a raid on a mosque by the 12th Battalion of the Golinfantry brigade. The force also eliminated a terrorist squad. Rapid attacks were conducted, including a combat helicopter and a fighter jet destroying the mosque and underground infrastructure. Key Points
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US carries out new airstrikes at 'Iran-linked weapons site' in Syria
Forty-five US troops have suffered traumatic brain injuries or minor wounds. The United States, for the second time in recent weeks, carried out strikes on Wednesday against a weapon storage facility in eastern Syria that the Pentagon said was used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaU.S., NATO to Suspend Participation in Landmark Cold War Arms Treaty
The U.S. and its NATO allies served notice that they will suspend their participation in a 1990 treaty limiting conventional forces in Europe after Russia did the same. Key Points
mintChhattisgarh govt eyes more voter participation in areas now freed of Maoists
Voting for the 90-member assembly is scheduled to be held in two phases, on November 7 and 17. The results will be announced on December 3. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times29 Russian drones, cruise missile destroyed: Kyiv
Ukraine destroyed 29 of 31 drones launched by Russia and one cruise missile, its air force said on Tuesday, most of them targeting the regions of Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovsk. The waves of overnight attacks lasted more than three hours, the southern command of Ukraine’s forces had said earlier. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaUkraine’s counteroffensive makes breakthrough on southern front: Defence minister
Ukraine claimed to have broken through Russia's first-line defences in several areas during the counteroffensive in the Zaporizhzhia region. The Ukrainian army is said to have made notable progress on the southern front in the last 72 hours. Key Points
India Today
Armed forces veterans show true mettle as corporate leaders
An estimated 60,000-70,000 armed forces personnel retire or are released from active service every year, with a majority of them being in their early 40s. Tapping the pool of veterans not only adds to the diversity of the workforce but also helps meet shortage of skills in certain areas, company executives said. Key Points
Economic 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
FirstpostUkraine retakes 15 sq km in southern, eastern regions from Russia in past 1 week
Kyiv's forces have now retaken 204.7 sq km in the south since they launched a major push against Russian forces early last month. | World News Key Points
Hindustan Times2 terrorists killed as security forces foil infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara
Security forces on Tuesday gunned down two terrorists after they foiled an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. Search operations in the area were on. Key Points
India TodayItalian forces storm, secure Turkish ship after 'illegal migrants' attempt hijack
A Turkish ship, en route to France, was attacked by armed stowaways after which Italian special forces intervened and successfully regained control of the ship. The cargo ship is now anchored just outside the port of Naples and a heavy police presence was witnessed at the port. Key Points
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Encounter between Naxals, security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur; explosions, gunshots heard
Explosions and gunshots were heard in thge jungles of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh after an encounter broke out between Naxals and security forces. Search operations in the area were on. Key Points
India Today30 terrorists killed in defensive operations in Manipur: CM Biren Singh
Security forces have killed around 30 terrorists in Manipur following clashes between Kuki millitants and security forces after the military initiated disarmament measures in the state to ensure peace. Clashes reportedly broke out between armed groups and security forces at over half a dozen places across Manipur on Sunday. Key Points
Economic TimesAmid Wagner's withdrawal threat, Ukraine claims it controls key supply route into Bakhmut
Russian forces have been trying for ten months to punch their way into the shattered remains of what was once a city of 70,000. Kyiv has pledged to defend Bakhmut, which Russia sees as a stepping stone to attacking other cities. Key Points
India TodaySudan group: 3 killed in fighting between army, paramilitary
In a statement, the Sudan Doctors' Committee said two civilians were killed at the country's airport and another man was shot to death in the state of North Kordofan. The statement did not specify how the two people had died at the airport, which was a flashpoint in the recent violence, with the two forces battling to control it. Key Points
Economic TimesCasualties in Donetsk mount as Russia, Ukraine fight for Bakhmut
Ukraine forces control west of the now ruined and nearly deserted Bakhmut, while Russia's Wagner Group controls most of the eastern part. Russia's defence ministry said its forces were conducting further military operations in the Donetsk region which, together with adjacent Luhansk region, makes up Donbas. Key Points
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New twist to old problem in Maoist-hit regions
Chhattisgarh police and CRPF open a new base in Maoist stronghold Puverti, face attacks on camps. Strategic push into core areas met with Maoist resistance. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhy have central forces failed...: Trinamool as 5 workers killed in violence
The ruling TMC claimed that the BJP, CPM and Congress were clamouring for deployment for central forces but they have failed to protect the rights of citizens. The remarks of TMC leader Shashi Panja came after several party workers were killed in poll-related violence. Key Points
India TodayWhy army and paramilitary forces are fighting in Sudan | Explained
Fighting in Sudan continued for the second day on Sunday. The clashes between the armed forces and the paramilitary RSF, which started on Saturday, left 59 dead including three UN workers and injured over 500 people. Key Points
India TodayUkraine reports Russian attacks in east, progress in south
Russian accounts of the front line said Moscow's forces had repelled Ukrainian attacks near villages ringing Bakhmut and in areas further south, particularly the strategic hilltop town of Vuhlear. They also reported success in containing Ukrainian troops in the northeast. Key Points
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