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Rajnath Singh, Japanese counterpart discuss ways to strengthen strategic partnership

IANS | October 28, 2026 3:14 PM

Cebu (Philippines), Oct 28 (IANS) India and Japan on Wednesday reviewed defence cooperation and explored new avenues to further strengthen the Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership during a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Japanese counterpart Koizumi Shinjiro on the sidelines of the 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in the Philippines.

Intense firing, heavy clashes reported from Pakistan-Afghanistan border

IANS | October 28, 2026 3:07 PM

Kabul, Oct 28 (IANS) Heavy clashes were reported between forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan in the Angoor Ada area of Barmal district in Afghanistan’s Paktika province on Tuesday, local media reported on Wednesday.

Three students injured in gun attack at girls' college in Balochistan

IANS | October 28, 2026 2:52 PM

Quetta, Oct 28 (IANS) At least three female students were injured after masked gunmen opened fire inside the Girls Degree College in Balochistan's Nushki district, local media reported, citing the college administration.

India's engineering exports rise 21 pc in September on strong US, China demand

IANS | October 28, 2026 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) India's engineering goods exports rose 20.91 per cent year-on-year to $12.17 billion in September 2026, marking the sixth consecutive month of growth, driven by strong demand from the United States, the United Kingdom, China and South Korea, an industry chamber said on Wednesday.

India to sharpen offensive against Pak at FATF: Focus on Masood Azhar and Jaish-e-Mohammed

Vicky Nanjappa | October 28, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) As the plenary meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) gets underway on Wednesday, all eyes will be on India’s move to corner Pakistan on terror funding.

Afghanistan ranked second-worst in Rule of Law Index

IANS | October 28, 2026 1:25 PM

Kabul, Oct 28 (IANS) Afghanistan has been ranked second-worst worldwide in the rule of law, trailing only Venezuela, according to the index released by the World Justice Project (WJP), local media reported on Wednesday.

Al Qaeda rebrands India-focused propaganda magazine, targets aviation, maritime professionals

Vicky Nanjappa | October 28, 2026 12:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Al-Qaeda has been making rapid changes in recent times to its organisational structure, while also pushing its agenda hard with a major focus on India. The outfit, which faced severe losses after the death of Osama Bin Laden and the rise of the Islamic State, is on a complete rebranding spree of late.

Japan eyes India for advanced surface-to-ship missiles training

IANS | October 28, 2026 12:39 PM

Tokyo, Oct 28 (IANS) Japan has dispatched personnel to India to coordinate on defence-related matters as it explores training options for the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force’s (GSDF) long-range surface-to-ship missiles and small attack drones.

Rajnath Singh, Australian Deputy PM discuss enhancing military interoperability

IANS | October 28, 2026 11:59 AM

Cebu (Philippines), Oct 28 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles on the sidelines of the 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in the Philippines on Wednesday to review defence cooperation, boost military interoperability, and address regional security challenges.

Israel elections: Likud-led bloc takes lead, Netanyahu calls for 'strong right-wing’ govt

IANS | October 28, 2026 11:49 AM

Jerusalem, Oct 28 (IANS) Israel’s election results showed incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud bloc leading by Wednesday morning, with 41.9 per cent of ballot boxes counted, local media reported.

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Rajnath Singh, Japanese counterpart discuss ways to strengthen strategic partnership

Intense firing, heavy clashes reported from Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Three students injured in gun attack at girls' college in Balochistan

India's engineering exports rise 21 pc in September on strong US, China demand

India to sharpen offensive against Pak at FATF: Focus on Masood Azhar and Jaish-e-Mohammed

Afghanistan ranked second-worst in Rule of Law Index

Al Qaeda rebrands India-focused propaganda magazine, targets aviation, maritime professionals

Japan eyes India for advanced surface-to-ship missiles training

Rajnath Singh, Australian Deputy PM discuss enhancing military interoperability

Israel elections: Likud-led bloc takes lead, Netanyahu calls for 'strong right-wing’ govt

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