US reaffirms defence pledges to Japan, South Korea ahead of Trump-Xi talks
US, Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers issue a joint statement backing Taiwan and reaffirming defence commitments before the Trump-Xi summit.
Defence & Security
IRGC Warns It Will 'Change the Geography of the War' if US Escalates
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it is ready for a long-term conflict and would shift its weapons, tactics and targets if the United States escalates.
Court grants 10-day custody of Bolarum arms theft accused; questioning begins Tuesday
A Secunderabad court has given Hyderabad police 10 days' custody of retired Havaldar U. Mallesh in the Bolarum arms theft case; questioning starts Tuesday.
Watchdog Finds FAA Aircraft Communications Vulnerable to Spoofing and Jamming
A GAO report says FAA air traffic communications lack encryption and real-time threat detection, prompting security concerns from Senator Ron Wyden.
Moscow Refinery Halts Crude Processing After Drone Strike Damages Units
Gazprom Neft's Moscow refinery has stopped crude processing after drone strikes sparked fires at both primary distillation units, with repairs expected to take weeks.
DRI seizes over 845 kg of narcotics in nationwide crackdown, 15 held
The DRI has seized more than 845 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in intelligence-led operations across India, arresting 15 people under the NDPS Act.
Dhaka Tightens Security After Crude Bomb Blasts and Bus Torchings
Bangladesh's capital ramped up security after crude bomb blasts and bus torchings, with police reporting hundreds of arrests and dozens of cases.
Trump, Yemen's Alimi Discuss Houthi Advances; No Military Pledge Made
Trump and Yemen's Rashad al-Alimi discussed Houthi gains near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, but sources say no US military support was pledged.
MoD signs Rs 586 crore deal for indigenous tank power units
The Defence Ministry has awarded a Rs 586 crore contract to Accurate Industrial Controls for Auxiliary Power Units for T-72 and T-90 tanks.
18th India-Mongolia Exercise Nomadic Elephant Begins in Pithoragarh
The 18th edition of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise Nomadic Elephant has commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill Three, Injure Four as Tensions Flare
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed three people and injured four, with the Taliban government warning of retaliation over alleged civilian targeting.
United Russia Keeps Majority as Putin Weighs Election Mandate
United Russia retained its parliamentary majority, giving Putin a platform to claim public backing for the war and to promote veterans as a new elite.
Houthis Push for Yemen Highlands as Trump Halts Airstrikes
Houthi forces advance on strategic Yemeni highlands while a report says Trump called off US strikes at the last minute.
Tanker Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz; Israel on Alert for Yom Kippur
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile entering the Strait of Hormuz, injuring two crew, as Israel marked Yom Kippur under heightened military alert and France condemned Iran's closure of a French language centre.
Russian Drone Strike on Zaporizhzhia Injures Five as Fires Sweep Buildings
Five people were injured and fires broke out across Zaporizhzhia after a large-scale Russian drone attack, Ukrainian authorities said.
Russian Drones Hit Zaporizhzhia After Ukraine's 1,000-Drone Weekend Barrage
Russian drones struck Zaporizhzhia, wounding five, a day after Ukraine fired over 1,000 drones at Russia, as diplomacy stalls.
Dharma Productions to bring R&AW founder R.N. Kao's story to cinemas in 2028
Dharma Productions has announced a film on R.N. Kao, founder of R&AW, based on Nitin Gokhale's book Gentleman Spymaster, slated for release on August 11, 2028.
Denmark, Greenland and US to Sign Arctic Security Deal Under NATO Umbrella
Denmark, Greenland and the US are set to sign a Greenland security deal at the UN General Assembly, with NATO playing a central role in Arctic security.
INS Sahyadri and Kulish Reach Subic Bay for ADMM-Plus Naval Exercise
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 20 September 2026 for the ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity.
Karan Johar Sets August 2028 Release for R.N. Kao Film
Karan Johar has announced an August 11, 2028 theatrical release for his film on R&AW founder R.N. Kao, based on Nitin Gokhale's book.