Israel PM Netanyahu welcomes home released hostages

IANS | January 31, 2025 6:34 AM

Jerusalem, January 31 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a statement welcoming home the three Israelis who were released on Thursday from captivity in Gaza -- Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses.

Cabinet nod for buying Rs 10,200 cr India-made ammunition for Pinaka rocket launchers

IANS | January 30, 2025 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the indigenous procurement of ammunition worth around Rs 10,200 crore for the Indian Army’s Pinaka multi-launcher rocket system, in another booster shot for the country’s self-reliance in the Defence manufacturing sector, according to senior officials.