Ladakh: Indian Army leads nation-building drive to empower remote border villages with 4G, 5G mobile connectivity

IANS | April 19, 2025 1:50 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) In a groundbreaking move to bridge the digital divide and empower remote border communities, the Indian Army has enabled seamless 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across high-altitude regions of Ladakh, including forward locations in Eastern and Western Ladakh, as well as the Siachen Glacier.

US may accept Russian control of Crimea in peace talks with Ukraine

IANS | April 19, 2025 7:17 AM

Washington, April 19 (IANS) The US is reportedly prepared to recognise Russian control of the Ukrainian region of Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, a media report said.

HM Amit Shah's 2026 deadline in sight as Sukma panchayat declared Maoist-free

IANS | April 18, 2025 6:38 PM

Raipur, April 18 (IANS) In a major move towards Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s mission to make India free of Maoist insurgency by March 2026, Badesetti Panchayat in Sukma district has officially been declared the first Maoist-free Panchayat in Chhattisgarh. The development followed the surrender by 22 Maoists, including 11 from Badesetti alone, before the security forces on Friday.

Egypt, Slovenia reject displacing Gazans, back Palestinian statehood for peace

IANS | April 18, 2025 7:41 AM

Cairo, April 18 (IANS) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Slovenia's Parliamentary Speaker Urska Klakocar Zupancic have reaffirmed their opposition to the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and their support for the establishment of a Palestinian state as the only path to long-term regional peace.

Trump signs memo to extend federal hiring freeze through July: White House

IANS | April 18, 2025 6:21 AM

Washington, April 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum extending the federal hiring freeze through July 15, White House principal deputy press secretary Harrison Fields wrote in a post on social media platform X.

'As main player on world stage' India sure to be contender for place on reformed UNSC: Negotiations head

Arul Louis | April 18, 2025 4:13 AM

United Nations, April 18 (IANS) "As a main player on the world stage," India will surely be a contender if the size of the UN Security Council is raised to between 21 and 27 members, according to the Co-chair of the reform negotiations Tareq M.A.M. AlBanai.

India’s defence production to touch Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029: Rajnath Singh (Lead)

IANS | April 17, 2025 7:23 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Highlighting the country’s target to produce defence equipment worth Rs 3 lakh crore by the year 2029, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that India today stands shoulder to shoulder with developed nations in critical areas such as missile technology (Agni, BrahMos), submarines (INS Arihant) and aircraft carriers (INS Vikrant).

India emerging as key player in global defence production: Rajnath Singh

IANS | April 17, 2025 5:50 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Highlighting the growing production capabilities, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that India today stands shoulder to shoulder with developed nations in critical areas such as missile technology (Agni, BrahMos), submarines (INS Arihant), aircraft carriers (INS Vikrant), AI, drones and cyber defence.

Ukraine extends martial law, general mobilisation for 90 more days

IANS | April 17, 2025 7:50 AM

Kyiv, April 17 (IANS) The Ukrainian Parliament has voted to extend the country's current martial law and general military mobilisation for another 90 days, parliament member Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on social media Telegram.

Israeli PM tells negotiators to 'continue the steps' for release of Gaza hostages

IANS | April 17, 2025 7:12 AM

Jerusalem, April 17 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed Israeli negotiators to "continue the steps" for the release of hostages still held in Gaza, his office said, as efforts to revive the ceasefire appeared to be stalled.

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Ladakh: Indian Army leads nation-building drive to empower remote border villages with 4G, 5G mobile connectivity

US may accept Russian control of Crimea in peace talks with Ukraine

HM Amit Shah's 2026 deadline in sight as Sukma panchayat declared Maoist-free

Egypt, Slovenia reject displacing Gazans, back Palestinian statehood for peace

Trump signs memo to extend federal hiring freeze through July: White House

'As main player on world stage' India sure to be contender for place on reformed UNSC: Negotiations head

India’s defence production to touch Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029: Rajnath Singh (Lead)

India emerging as key player in global defence production: Rajnath Singh

Ukraine extends martial law, general mobilisation for 90 more days

Israeli PM tells negotiators to 'continue the steps' for release of Gaza hostages

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