Indian Coast Guard's Bureau of Naviks bids farewell to retiring personnel

IANS | January 10, 2026 12:02 AM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) The Bureau of Naviks (BUVIK), the dedicated arm of the Indian Coast Guard responsible for the management of enrolled personnel (Naviks), organised a heartfelt farewell ceremony on January 8, 2026, for Enrolled Personnel set to superannuate or retire on January 31, 2026.

Arrest of top ISIS terrorist reignites concerns over Pakistan's link to terror groups: Report

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:56 PM

Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) The recent arrest of a senior official of an ISIS affiliate organisation, Mehmet Goren, has reignited accusations against Pakistan for providing safe havens to terrorist groups. Goren, also known by his code name 'Yahya', was captured by Turkey’s National Intelligence Organisation in a covert operation near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in December last year. He was accused of planning suicide attacks and facilitating the operations of Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISIS-K).

Foundations of India-Bangladesh relationship strong enough to endure this difficult period: Former PM Hasina

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:36 PM

Dhaka, Dec 7 (IANS) Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India for their "support and humanity', former Bangladesh Prime Minister and President of the Bangladesh Awami League, Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that New Delhi is right to continue upholding the importance of democratic principles, minority protection, and regional stability in Dhaka.

Taiwan accuses China of conducting cyberattacks with drills

IANS | January 7, 2026 3:32 PM

Taipei, Jan 7 (IANS) Taiwan's National Security Bureau has accused Chinese Communist Party (CCP) of conducting military drills near the self-ruled island along with cyberattacks, sharing over 19,000 "controversial" messages and carrying out millions of hacking intrusions, local media reported on Wednesday.