Moscow/New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) Russian Deputy Defence Minister Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin held a meeting with Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar in Moscow, during which the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation in the defence sector. “During the talks, the sides discussed topical issues of bilateral cooperation in the defence sphere, confirmed the focus on further…
Paris, Aug 6 (UNI) Over 4,800 households remain without electricity in southern France amid a massive forest fire that has spread over 24,700 acres, BFMTV reported, citing local authorities. On Tuesday, the French Civil Security Service (DGSCGC) said that a fire in the department of Aude had spread over 4,500 hectares (about 11,100 acres). Local…
Jerusalem, Aug 5 (UNI) A group of some 600 retired Israeli security officials, including former heads of intelligence agencies, have written to US President Donald Trump to pressure Israel to immediately end the war in Gaza, reports BBC. “It is our professional judgement that Hamas no longer poses a strategic threat to Israel,” the officials…
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) Talks between the Philippines and India during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s five-day state visit are expected to focus on strengthening bilateral maritime and defence cooperation, amid China’s growing footprint in the seas off the Philippines. The Philippines President, who is visiting India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
Jerusalem/Sanaa, Aug. 4 (UNI) The Israeli military said on Sunday it intercepted a drone launched from Yemen. In a statement, the military said sirens in Bnei Netzarim, southern Israel, were activated by “a hostile aircraft infiltration” of a drone launched from Yemen. It added that the drone was intercepted and no injuries were reported. Yemen’s…
Srinagar, Aug 3 (UNI) The massive anti-militancy operation in the forested areas of Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, entered third day today, with fierce exchanges of gunfire continuing between holed up militants and security forces. The encounter, which began on Friday evening in the Akhal Khulsan forest, has so far resulted in the deaths…
Sydney, Aug 3 (UNI) An emergency search is underway for a woman who was swept away in floodwater north of Sydney. Police in the state of New South Wales (NSW) said on Sunday that the woman believed to be in her 20s was one of the two people in a car that became stuck while…
Jerusalem, Aug. 3 (UNI) Protesters gathered in Tel Aviv’s “Hostage Square” on Saturday, urging the Israeli government to secure a ceasefire deal that would bring home the hostages held by Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza. The demonstration followed the release of new videos by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad earlier this week, showing…
New Delhi, Aug 1 (UNI) To strengthen the nation’s security framework amid current uncertainties, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised the need for greater coordination between civil and military personnel. He highlighted the crucial role played by various departments within the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in providing outstanding back-end support to the armed forces, which was…
Washington, Aug 1 (UNI) US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order imposing sharply higher tariffs on dozens of trading countries potentially upending the global trade system and signaling a renewed push toward a protectionist era. India continues to face a 25 per cent tariff on its goods under the new order. However, the…
