Pahalgam Mention in BRICS Declaration a Foreign Policy Win, Says Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah calls Pahalgam's naming in the BRICS New Delhi Declaration a foreign policy success, noting Pakistan's allies were present at the summit.
Defence & Security
Russia and Ukraine Trade Energy Strikes Despite Trump's Truce Claim
Russia and Ukraine kept striking each other's energy targets despite Donald Trump's claim that both sides had agreed to halt such attacks.
Poland Eyes New Defence Deals With Philippines After Black Hawk Delivery
Poland is seeking fresh defence partnerships with the Philippines after completing Black Hawk helicopter deliveries, a senior official said in Manila.
Saudi strikes in Yemen kill three as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea route
Saudi airstrikes killed three people, including two children, in Yemen's Taiz province, a Houthi health official said, as the rebels seized Red Sea islands and faced war crimes allegations.
Japan Loses Contact With Surveillance Drone Off Tottori Coast
Japan's air force lost contact with an RQ-4B Global Hawk surveillance drone off the coast of Tottori on Tuesday, with no word yet on its mission.
Explosives Found in Unattended Bag on Bus at Vijayawada's PNBS
Police in Vijayawada are tracing the owner of a bag carrying 46 gelatin sticks and 50 detonators found on a bus at Pandit Nehru Bus Station.
Bishnoi aide deported from Canada, held at Delhi airport by Punjab AGTF
Punjab's Anti-Gangster Task Force arrested Karamveer Singh at Delhi's IGI Airport after his deportation from Canada. He is accused of aiding Anmol Bishnoi.
Yemen's West Coast Fighting Escalates Near Bab al-Mandab Strait
Clashes between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed government troops intensify along Yemen's Red Sea coast, with hundreds of casualties reported near the Bab al-Mandab strait.
Pakistan Raises Masood Azhar's Bounty Ahead of FATF Plenary
Pakistan has named Masood Azhar in its 2026 most-wanted list and raised his bounty to PKR 70 lakh, days ahead of the FATF plenary.
US Air Force Secretary Confirms Weapons Deployed in Space
US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink has confirmed that Washington has deployed weapons in space and will use them as required against growing threats from China and Russia.
Three Held as Police Bust Lashkar-Linked Support Module in Rajouri
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district have arrested three alleged Over Ground Workers of a Lashkar-e-Taiba-backed network, seizing an IED.
Ukraine Scrambles to Counter Russia's Jet-Powered Drone Surge
Russia ramped up jet-powered drone attacks sixfold over the summer, exposing gaps in Ukraine's air defences and prompting a rush to field faster interceptors.
US Troops to Exit Iraq by Sept 30 as Militias Refuse to Disarm
US forces will complete their withdrawal from northern Iraq by Sept. 30, but powerful Iran-backed militias have rejected disarmament, raising questions about Iraq's post-withdrawal security.
No CBFC Screening Yet for Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi, Film Still Stuck Over China Link
Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi remains without a CBFC screening date as its China connection keeps the war film stalled, despite online reports suggesting a breakthrough.
India, Vietnam to Co-Produce Defence Equipment, Deepen Security Ties
India and Vietnam agreed to deepen defence and security cooperation, including co-production of Indian defence equipment, at the 19th Joint Commission Meeting in Delhi.
Russia strikes Kyiv petrol station and warehouses as Ukraine hits Taganrog, Samara
A Russian drone hit a petrol station in Kyiv and struck warehouse facilities, while Ukrainian attacks damaged an Ozon warehouse in Taganrog and an industrial site in Samara.
Hormuz Shipping Traffic Falls Further as Middle East Attacks Intensify
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to four commodity vessel transits on Monday, down from 10 a day earlier, as Middle East attacks intensified.
Oil Climbs as Saudi Pipeline Stays Offline, Houthi Attacks Intensify
Crude prices rose as Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline remained offline after attacks, Houthi strikes continued, and Hormuz shipping traffic dropped.
Houthis Press New Attacks on Saudi Arabia as Hormuz Talks Stall
Yemen's Houthis launched fresh missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia while entrenching along the Red Sea coast, as Gulf talks with Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz were postponed.
Pentagon Watchdog Details Iran War Costs: Weapons Shortfalls, Base Damage
Pentagon inspector general's first report on the Iran war reveals advanced weapons shortfalls, damage to U.S. bases and aircraft, and $184 million in diplomatic facility costs.