Pakistan's Balochistan witnessed rise in enforced disappearances, state repression in 2025: Report

IANS | January 4, 2026 4:59 PM

Quetta, Jan 4 (IANS) Pakistan's Balochistan witnessed a rise in enforced disappearances, an escalation of state repression, and further restrictions on political activists in 2025. The forcible disappearance of students, political activists and relatives of people related to Balochistan resistance continued and the cases of enforced disappearances of women have increased in Balochistan, local media reported on Sunday.

US action in Venezuela a dangerous precedent: UN chief

Arul Louis | January 3, 2026 10:28 PM

United Nations, Jan 3 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply alarmed” by the US action on Saturday in Venezuela that captured President Nicolas Maduro and called it “a dangerous precedent”.

75,000 NCC cadets took part in Operation Sindoor: DG

IANS | January 3, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) About 75,000 NCC Cadets participated during Operation Sindoor, assisting the civil administration and providing medical support, Director General Lt Gen Virendra Vats said on Saturday while sharing details of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026.

Chhattisgarh: Neutralised Maoists identified

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:32 PM

Raipur, Jan 3 (IANS) Two Maoists, who were neutralised during the anti-Naxal operations on early Saturday morning during an encounter in the forested hills of Gaganpalli-Murkipara area under Basaguda police station in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, have been identified by the security agencies.

Compassion in uniform: Army helps late officer’s daughter regain ancestral home in UP

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) In an example of compassion in uniform, the Indian Army’s Central Command helped a civilian woman and the daughter of a late Territorial Army officer take back her ancestral home from anti-social elements in Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Saturday.

Indian Army to pioneer ramjet-powered 155 mm artillery shells

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) In a landmark stride toward military self-reliance, the Indian Army is set to become the world’s first armed force to operationally deploy ramjet-powered artillery shells for its 155 mm guns.

Republic Day Parade ticket sale to begin on Jan 5: Defence Ministry

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The sale of tickets for the Republic Day Parade 2026 on January 26, Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat on January 28, and the main Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29 will commence from January 5, the Defence Ministry said on Saturday.

ISI stepping up espionage, disinformation ops against India: Intelligence agencies warn

IANS | January 3, 2026 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Indian Intelligence agencies have warned that the ISI would continue to try and expand its espionage network in India. While many such cases were busted last year, the agencies say that the Pakistan spy agency has been working relentlessly to expand the network.

Pakistan army again overrides civilian govt in pursuing agenda

IANS | January 2, 2026 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Ongoing actions on Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaaf (PTI) party may formally be seen as being initiated by the civilian govt, but the sustained operation points to a well-crafted design and execution; a campaign of legal, security, and institutional pressure designed and configured by the all-powerful army.

Broken promises spark fresh anger in PoK, protests expected to intensify

Vicky Nanjappa | January 2, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The calm that was restored in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) in October is all set to end with talks being called off between the PoK’s Joint Awami Action Committee and the government.

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Pakistan's Balochistan witnessed rise in enforced disappearances, state repression in 2025: Report

US action in Venezuela a dangerous precedent: UN chief

75,000 NCC cadets took part in Operation Sindoor: DG

Chhattisgarh: Neutralised Maoists identified

Compassion in uniform: Army helps late officer’s daughter regain ancestral home in UP

Indian Army to pioneer ramjet-powered 155 mm artillery shells

Republic Day Parade ticket sale to begin on Jan 5: Defence Ministry

ISI stepping up espionage, disinformation ops against India: Intelligence agencies warn

Pakistan army again overrides civilian govt in pursuing agenda

Broken promises spark fresh anger in PoK, protests expected to intensify

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