In a tragic and violent incident, two Assam Rifles jawans lost their lives and five others were injured when a group of heavily armed rebels launched an attack on a vehicle of the Assam Rifles in Manipur's Bishnupur district. The attack took place on Friday evening and the injured personnel have been evacuated to a nearby hospital where they are stated to be in stable condition. A search operation is currently underway to apprehend the involved terrorists, as additional security forces have been deployed in the area.
A terrorist attack in Manipur's Nambol Sabal area has claimed the lives of two Assam Rifles personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer. Five others were injured in the attack and have been hospitalized. The security forces have launched search operations to apprehend the perpetrators, and no group has claimed responsibility yet.
In a sudden terrorist attack on a column of troops of the 33 Assam Rifles unit on National Highway 2 in Manipur's Bishnupur district, two jawans were martyred and four were injured. No group has claimed responsibility for the ambush and search operations are underway to locate and eliminate the terrorists involved. The injured personnel have been admitted to the RIMS hospital, where former chief minister N Biren Singh visited to meet them.
Young Somalis who studied in Türkiye are making significant contributions to their country's development after returning from their studies. Many graduates in various fields choose to work in state institutions, private organizations, and universities, bringing back the knowledge and skills they gained in Türkiye. This has resulted in improvements in sectors such as health, education, and security in Somalia. Additionally, the country now has over 100 universities, with Mogadishu University playing a crucial role in providing education during the conflict and training government officials in the post-war administration.
In 2016, Indian Army commandos carried out surgical strikes on terror launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, marking a significant shift in India's counter-terror approach. This new policy, which adopted a more offensive and deterrent-oriented stance, was a direct response to the Uri attack and shattered the status quo that India had followed for years. The strikes not only punished those responsible but also served as a warning that terrorism emanating from across the border would not go unanswered, setting a new benchmark for India's future security strategy. This transformation has been further cemented by subsequent actions such as the Balakot airstrikes and Operation Sindoor.
India has expressed concerns over the recently signed mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, stating that it will study the implications on national security and regional stability. The pact, which aims to develop defense cooperation and strengthen joint deterrence against aggression, is seen as a response to recent geopolitical developments in the region. India, which has a strong relationship with Saudi Arabia, is reading the development cautiously, given the close strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and India's rival, Pakistan.
In a significant move amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a "Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement" to elevate their long-standing security partnership. The agreement includes a clause stating that any aggression against one country will be seen as an attack on the other, aiming to strengthen joint deterrence and further develop defense cooperation. With concerns about regional security on the rise, this agreement allows Saudi Arabia to formalize a partnership with a nuclear-armed state and provides Pakistan with renewed financial and diplomatic backing from a key regional power.
On his 75th birthday, the world's tallest building, Dubai's Burj Khalifa, was illuminated with images of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the words "Happy Birthday" in celebration. The Indian flag's colours - saffron, white, and green - were also displayed on the iconic building to mark the special occasion. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also extended birthday wishes to Modi on social media earlier in the day.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was a special guest at India's 76th Republic-Day celebrations at Kartavya Path. This marked the second time an Indonesian President graced this event, with the first being 75 years ago. Accompanied by a delegation of six cabinet ministers and senior officials, Subianto witnessed a grand military parade and cultural performances, as well as brought a 352-member marching and band contingent from Indonesia.
Iran's foreign minister has announced that a prisoner swap deal with France is close to being finalized. The agreement would secure the release of Iranian nationals imprisoned in France and allow for the return of French citizens detained in Iran. This development comes as Germany announces its support for a French-led effort to establish a two-state solution in the Middle East.