West Bengal STF Arrests Top Maoist Leader Akash in Purba Medinipur
Asim Mandal alias Akash, a CPI (Maoist) central committee member with a ₹2.20 crore bounty, was arrested by West Bengal's STF in Patashpur.
Defence & Security
Yaroslavl Refinery Halts Crude Processing After Drone Strike Damages Key Unit
The Slavneft YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl halted crude processing after a Ukrainian drone attack damaged its primary distillation unit, industry sources said.
Saudi Arabia Downs Houthi Drone Over Taif, Killing Yemeni Resident
A Yemeni resident of Saudi Arabia was killed when the kingdom intercepted a Houthi drone over Taif; two others were injured.
Russia pounds Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities; Poland scrambles jets
Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, injuring over 20 people, while Poland scrambled jets after a daytime strike in western Ukraine.
Tusk Fears Sharper Russian Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Grid This Winter
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns of intensifying Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure before winter and says Poland is preparing for various scenarios.
Finland drills vessel seizure to guard Baltic undersea cables
Finnish security forces practised boarding and seizing a vessel in the Gulf of Finland during the Marsec EU26 exercise, the first Baltic drill focused on protecting undersea infrastructure.
Pakistan Summons Indian Envoy Over North Arabian Sea Naval Collision
Pakistan summoned India's envoy over a North Arabian Sea collision between an Indian warship and PNS Hunain, calling it a violation of international law.
US Approves $414 Million Uranium Financing in Niger After Military Rift
The US Development Finance Corp has approved up to $414 million in debt financing for Global Atomic's Dasa uranium project in Niger, a possible diplomatic and commercial breakthrough after US forces were expelled.
Netanyahu Says Iran's Aim to Destroy Israel Persists Despite Diminished Capability
Netanyahu said Iran's desire to destroy Israel remains but its ability to act has been significantly reduced, and pledged to finish defeating Hamas and Hezbollah.
Russian Strike on Kyiv Injures 19, Damages Homes and School
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region injured at least 19 people, including two children, and damaged residential buildings and an educational facility.
Carney pitches sweeping Canada-EU alliance on minerals, AI and defence
Canada's PM Mark Carney has called for a far-reaching strategic alliance with the EU, a day after Brussels opened the door to associate membership.
Lockheed Martin Unveils AIM-260 Missile, Signs Deal to Speed Production
Lockheed Martin has disclosed details of its secretive AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile and announced a framework agreement with the Pentagon to accelerate production.
Vucic Opens Serbian Factory to Assemble Israeli-Made Combat Drones
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has inaugurated a factory assembling Israeli-made combat drones, part of a push to modernise the country's armed forces.
Serbia Opens Israeli Drone Assembly Plant in Belgrade, Vucic Says
Serbia's president says an Israeli drone assembly factory has opened in Belgrade, employing about 100 people and producing combat drones.
Carney Floats Canada as EU's First Associate Member in Strasbourg Address
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the European Parliament that Canada could become the EU's first associate member, urging deeper cooperation on defence, energy and trade.
ECB's Rehn Sees No Clear Second-Round Inflation, Backs Joint Debt for Defence
ECB policymaker Olli Rehn said there are no clear signs of second-round inflation in the euro zone and backed jointly-issued debt for defence.
Thales Calls for International Framework to Govern AI Development
Thales CEO Patrice Caine says AI can be kept under control with technical safeguards backed by government oversight, urging an international framework.
HAL to hand over Tejas trainers, HTT-40 aircraft to IAF and Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans
HAL will deliver LCA Tejas FOC twin-seater trainers and HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft to the IAF, and Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans, at a Bengaluru event.
NIA Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against LeT Commander Saifullah
A special NIA court in Jammu has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Pakistan-based LeT commander Saifullah, accused of directing attacks in Kashmir.
Meloni Heads to Norway to Deepen Energy, Minerals and Defence Ties
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visits Oslo to boost cooperation with Norway on energy, critical minerals and defence, and to discuss Ukraine and the Arctic.