71 Maoists surrender in Dantewada under 'Lon Varratu', 'Puna Margem' campaigns

IANS | September 24, 2025 2:39 PM

Raipur, Sep 24 (IANS) In a major breakthrough for peace and rehabilitation efforts in South Bastar, 71 Maoists, including 30 with bounties totalling Rs 64 lakh, on Wednesday laid down arms and surrendered to authorities under the Chhattisgarh government's flagship initiatives - Lon Varratu (Come Back Home) and Puna Margem (Rehabilitation and Regeneration).

Rajnath Singh discusses defence sector ties with Morocco Minister

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:58 PM

Rabat, Sep 23 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discussed steps for deepening partnerships in key sectors, including defence, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, with Morocco’s Minister of Trade Ryad Mezzour on Tuesday in Rabat, an official said.

INS Trikand docks in Cyprus, strengthening defence ties

IANS | September 21, 2025 7:28 PM

Nicosia, Sep 21 (IANS) In a significant step towards enhancing defence cooperation between India and Cyprus, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand, one of the most advanced stealth frigates of the Indian Navy, arrived on Sunday at Limassol Port of the Mediterranean nation.

Manipur ambush: Govt announces ex-gratia for Assam Rifles personnel

IANS | September 20, 2025 7:23 PM

Imphal, Sep 20 (IANS) The Manipur government, on Saturday, announced a financial compensation for the families of the two Assam Rifles personnel martyred and five others injured by unidentified gunmen in the state's Bishnupur district, officials said.

Manipur ambush: Guv, ex-CM, others condemn attack on Assam Rifles personnel

IANS | September 20, 2025 5:28 PM

Imphal, Sep 20 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, former Chief Minister and several organisations, including an apex tribal organisation, on Saturday strongly condemned the attack by unidentified gunmen on an Assam Rifles convoy in which two personnel were killed and five injured.