Doval Recalls Border Mission Gone Wrong, and the Lesson That Stayed
NSA Ajit Doval told IIT Roorkee graduates how a border surveillance team he sent out was captured by Chinese forces, and the life lesson he drew from it.
Defence & Security
Pakistani Forces Kill Five Militants, Free 23 Hostages in Balochistan
Pakistan's military says five militants were killed and 23 hostages freed after an illegal checkpoint was set up near Kalat in Balochistan.
Tokyo protesters rally against military buildup and constitutional revision
A large crowd gathered outside Japan's parliament to oppose military expansion, rising defence spending and any revision of the pacifist Constitution.
Russia Votes on Final Day as Ukraine Hits Moscow with Major Drone Attack
Ukraine launched a large drone attack on Moscow as Russians cast final ballots in a parliamentary election expected to keep United Russia dominant.
Two Killed in Massive Drone Attack on Moscow Region; Oil Refinery Hit
Two people died in one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks on the Moscow region, with an oil refinery in the capital hit, authorities said as Russia held the final day of parliamentary elections.
Iran Sets Seven Conditions for US Talks as Trump Returns Early to White House
Iran has laid out seven conditions for talks with Washington, as Trump cuts short a Camp David weekend and Saudi Arabia intercepts a Houthi missile over Riyadh.
Punjab ASI murder accused killed in encounter; Pakistan terror link probed
One of two men accused of murdering Punjab Police ASI Harjit Singh was killed in an encounter in Amritsar; investigators are probing a Pakistan-based terror link.
Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $45.1 Billion, Topping CBO Projection
The Pentagon has told Congress the US war with Iran has cost $45.1 billion, exceeding the Congressional Budget Office's $38 billion estimate.
Temporary Bases in Pir Panjal Shift Counter-Terror Playbook
Joint forces are using temporary operational bases across the Pir Panjal to maintain a sustained presence and curb militant movement between Kashmir and Jammu.
Russians Leave Abroad Again, Citing Mobilisation Fears and Internet Curbs
Russians are leaving for Georgia, Armenia and other visa-free destinations, citing mobilisation fears, internet restrictions and fuel shortages.
US Strike on Suspected Smuggling Boat in Caribbean Kills Four
The US military killed four people in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean Sea, bringing the total killed in such operations to at least 231.
India, Pakistan Spar Over North Arabian Sea Incident
India and Pakistan have traded competing accounts of a September 15 incident in the North Arabian Sea, with New Delhi alleging a violation of a 1991 agreement.
Saudi-led coalition says Houthi missile aimed at Riyadh was intercepted
Saudi Arabia's coalition confirmed a Houthi ballistic missile attempt on Riyadh, saying it was intercepted, and reported other thwarted attacks.
Shahzad Bhatti Network Banned as Terror Group After Pan-India Crackdown
The Shahzad Bhatti Network, run from the UAE by a Pakistani social-media influencer, has been declared a terrorist organisation under UAPA after arrests across 14 States.
Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Strikes on Riyadh and Yanbu (2026-09-20)
Houthi rebels claim two military operations against Riyadh and Yanbu using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones; Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts.
Syria Holds Funerals for 11 Troops Killed in Deir el-Zour Arms Depot Blast
Funerals were held in eastern Syria for 11 military members killed in an arms depot explosion at Ayash in Deir el-Zour province, with several others wounded.
Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Strikes on Riyadh and Yanbu
Yemen's Houthis say they struck sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu, hours after smoke was seen near Riyadh airport.
Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Strikes on Riyadh as Smoke Rises Near Airport
Yemen's Houthis say they struck sensitive sites in Riyadh and an Aramco facility in Yanbu, hours after smoke was seen near the Saudi capital's airport.
Doval Recalls Sikkim Border Mission That Ended in Chinese Custody
Ajit Doval recalled a Sikkim-era intelligence mission whose team was captured by Chinese forces and later returned, saying he feared his career was over.
German General Carsten Breuer Elected to Lead NATO Military Committee
General Carsten Breuer, Germany's chief of defence, has been elected to chair NATO's military committee, succeeding Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone.