Tripura: Int'l drug syndicate with Pakistan link busted (Lead)

IANS | November 18, 2025 11:05 PM

Agartala, Nov 18 (IANS) Dismantling an international drug syndicate involving Pakistan, in a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, the Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Customs Department, seized 800 gm of cocaine valued at nearly Rs 8 crore and arrested two drug peddlers in Tripura, officials said on Tuesday.

IED drills and drone reconnaissance mark key phase of Exercise Mitra Shakti

IANS | November 18, 2025 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Under the Eleventh edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise Mitra Shakti-2025" between India and Sri Lanka, ‘Battle Obstacle Course’ was conducted, where soldiers from both contingents participated with enthusiasm, demonstrating endurance, agility and overall combat preparedness.

Nowgam explosion: CM Omar Abdullah visits families; seeks clarity on blast

IANS | November 18, 2025 2:03 PM

Srinagar, Nov 18 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the families of those killed and also those injured in the Nowgam police station blast and said the people deserve clear answers about the circumstances that led to the accidental explosion.