BSF–BGB border talks end in Dhaka with pledge to ensure peace along 4,096 km-long frontier

IANS | August 28, 2025 3:37 PM

Dhaka, Aug 28 (IANS) The 56th Director General (DG)-level border conference between Border Security Force (BSF) of India and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) concluded in Dhaka on Thursday, with both sides signing a Joint Record of Discussions (JRD) and pledging stronger cooperation to ensure peace and stability along the 4,096 km-long frontier.

Pakistan strongman Asim Munir dragging US into Afghanistan-like mess again

IANS | August 28, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) While Pakistan Army chief Asif Munir has succeeded in selling his idea of the potential that his country holds for the US to mine rich rare earth materials and oil, what American President Donald Trump’s advisers are brushing under the carpet is that venture could land them back in the same mess that they had ended up in Afghanistan and from which they have only just pulled out.

Two terrorists killed, infiltration attempt foiled in J&K’s Uri

IANS | August 28, 2025 8:37 AM

Srinagar, Aug 28 (IANS) Two terrorists were killed on Thursday as the Army foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district.

Radicalisation in Sri Lanka: A brewing storm with implications for India

Vicky Nanjappa | August 27, 2025 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) On April 21 2019, in Sri Lanka, a series of bombs went off at four hotels and three Churches in which 269 people were killed. The bombings were carried out by terrorists inspired by the ideology of the Islamic State.

Gold losing shine as smugglers in TN turn to drones, e-cigarettes and electronics

Vicky Nanjappa | August 27, 2025 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) From drug cartels to gold smugglers, Tamil Nadu has become a major transit or landing point. The rise in the number of drug-related incidents has gone up tenfold over the last couple of years.

Russia, Ukraine in contact but cannot yet reveal date for next round of talks: Kremlin

IANS | August 27, 2025 7:18 PM

Moscow, Aug 27 (IANS) The heads of the negotiating groups of Russia and Ukraine continue to remain in contact but there are no exact dates for next round of talks yet, Russian President's Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

Don't want anyone’s land, but ready to go to any extent to protect ours, says Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 27, 2025 3:38 PM

Mhow (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 27 (IANS) In a compelling address on the second day of the tri-service seminar 'Ran Samvad 2025' at the Army War College in Mhow (now known as Ambedkar Nagar), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored India's commitment to peace while stressing the necessity of robust defence readiness in the face of evolving geopolitical challenges.

HM Amit Shah felicitates security personnel involved in Op Mahadev, praises their bravery

IANS | August 27, 2025 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday met and felicitated the personnel from the armed forces, paramilitary, and Jammu and Kashmir Police, who as part of ‘Operation Mahadev’, avenged the April 22 Pahalgam massacre by neutralising all three Pakistan-backed perpetrators.

Op Sindoor striking demonstration of technology-driven warfare: Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 27, 2025 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday described Operation Sindoor as a striking demonstration of technology-driven warfare, adding that the speed and bravery with which the Indian Armed Forces dismantled terror infrastructure in Pakistan was something the terrorists "could never have even imagined".

India never seeks war but will respond with strength if challenged: Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 27, 2025 11:12 AM

Mhow (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 27 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed that India has never been a nation seeking war or initiating aggression but warned that any challenge to the country would be met with decisive strength.

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BSF–BGB border talks end in Dhaka with pledge to ensure peace along 4,096 km-long frontier

Pakistan strongman Asim Munir dragging US into Afghanistan-like mess again

Two terrorists killed, infiltration attempt foiled in J&K’s Uri

Radicalisation in Sri Lanka: A brewing storm with implications for India

Gold losing shine as smugglers in TN turn to drones, e-cigarettes and electronics

Russia, Ukraine in contact but cannot yet reveal date for next round of talks: Kremlin

Don't want anyone’s land, but ready to go to any extent to protect ours, says Rajnath Singh

HM Amit Shah felicitates security personnel involved in Op Mahadev, praises their bravery

Op Sindoor striking demonstration of technology-driven warfare: Rajnath Singh

India never seeks war but will respond with strength if challenged: Rajnath Singh

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