Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) A fake number plate was used in the motorcycle used in the assassination of Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant of the outgoing Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, confirmed Director General of Police (DGP) Siddh Nath Gupta.
Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) The second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference, themed "Military Capability in New Domains", will be held in Jaipur on May 7 and 8, 2026. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will attend the high-level conference, which coincides with the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a landmark tri-service operation reflecting India’s political resolve and military precision.
Kochi, May 6 (IANS) The arrival of a Dutch naval ship in Kochi alongside a high-level delegation from the Netherlands underscores the deepening maritime cooperation between India and the European nation, said the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday.
Amritsar, May 6 (IANS) After Punjab witnessed two back-to-back explosions in Jalandhar and Amritsar, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday said that Pakistan's ISI appears to be attempting to disturb the situation in the state ahead of Operation Sindoor's first anniversary.
Amritsar, May 6 (IANS) Opposition parties on Wednesday intensified their criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in Punjab, alleging a deteriorating law and order situation following two consecutive explosions near high-security locations that raised fresh security concerns.
Amritsar, May 6 (IANS) An explosion was reported near the cantonment area in Khasa, Amritsar, prompting an immediate response from police and security agencies. Officials confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident.
Washington, May 5 (IANS) US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. Dan Caine have outlined “Project Freedom” as a limited, defensive military mission aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran.
Washington, May 5 (IANS) The United States on Tuesday urged its allies to step up and share responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a push towards a broader international role in safeguarding one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes.
Washington, May 5 (IANS) The current US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has left thousands of commercial vessels stranded, disrupting global trade and threatening energy supplies, with potential ripple effects for import-dependent economies like India.
Islamabad, May 5 (IANS) Pakistan is talking peace while waging war with Afghanistan. While portraying itself as a diplomatic actor committed to talks by attending formal and informal negotiations, backing Track 1.5 processes in Istanbul and indicating openness for de-escalation, Pakistan is also using coercion and pressure to influence Afghanistan, a report has detailed.
