North Korea Tells UN of 'Mutual Distrust' but Stays Clear of Threats
North Korea used its annual UN platform to warn of global distrust and confrontation, but avoided direct threats.
Defence & Security
Russian Drone Hits Dnipro Office Building, Killing Three and Injuring 19
A Russian drone struck a central Dnipro office building, killing at least three people and injuring 19, with 47 rescued from the blaze.
Kaveri dry engine clears Russia trials, exceeds thrust target
India's homegrown Kaveri dry engine has completed high-altitude and flight trials in Russia, recording a peak dry thrust of 48.5 kN against a target of about 46 kN.
Farmer Near RAF Fairford Recounts Night Encounter With Masked Men
A farmer near RAF Fairford describes confronting masked men by three vans and struggling to reach police, as five are held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.
Navy Commanders' Conference 2026 to open in Delhi with focus on Urja Suraksha
The Indian Navy's second biannual Commanders' Conference of 2026 begins September 29 in New Delhi, with a review of Operation Urja Suraksha and force preparedness on the agenda.
Keltron starts sonar integration for Jalkapi, wins first direct NPCIL order
Keltron has begun integrating bow and flank array sonar systems for the indigenous underwater vessel project Jalkapi, and secured its first direct NPCIL contract.
Myanmar military airstrike near Rakhine market kills 33, wounds 36
A Myanmar military airstrike near a market in Rakhine state's Kyauktaw township killed at least 33 people and wounded 36, the Arakan Army and a rescue official said.
UK Counterterror Police Probe Suspected Bomb Plot Near RAF Fairford, Iran Link Under Scrutiny
Five British men aged 23-25 were arrested on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences after vans were stopped near RAF Fairford, a US-operated base used in the Iran war.
Five British Nationals Held Near RAF Fairford as Police Probe Possible Iran Link
Five British men in their 20s were arrested after three vans were stopped near RAF Fairford, where suspected explosives were found. Iran denies involvement.
Russian Drone Strikes on Kyiv Region Kill Four as Bombardment Intensifies
Russian drone attacks on the Kyiv region killed four people and wounded eight, while a wider round-the-clock bombardment left at least seven dead and over 50 injured across Ukraine.
Mumbai Police Seize 12.39 kg Ketamine Worth Rs 37 Crore, Two Held in Andheri East
Two Mumbai residents were arrested in Andheri East with 12.39 kg of ketamine valued at Rs 37.17 crore, police said.
Iraq Braces for Final US Troop Exit as Security Fears Mount
US troops are set to complete their withdrawal from northern Iraq by September 30, as Iraqis debate security and economic fallout.
Iran's Supreme Leader Says Arabian Sea Will Soon Be Cleared of Enemy Forces
Iran's Supreme Leader says enemy forces will soon be cleared from the Arabian Sea, citing blows near the Strait of Hormuz amid a prolonged standoff with the U.S.
Russian Strike Sets Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences Building Ablaze
A Russian strike hit the National Academy of Sciences building in central Kyiv, sparking a major fire and killing at least one woman, as Zelenskyy condemned attacks on civilian sites.
Russian Strike on Central Kyiv Kills One, Injures Three, Mayor Says
A Russian strike on central Kyiv killed one person and injured three others, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, as rescue operations continued.
Coast Guard stabilises stricken chemical tanker off Paradip after engine failure
The Indian Coast Guard stabilised a Belize-flagged chemical tanker with 23 crew after engine failure and ballast tank flooding left it tilting off Paradip, Odisha.
No Decision Yet on Su-57, India Bets on AI Networks to Offset Stealth Gap
India has not decided on acquiring Russia's Su-57 stealth fighter, with the AMCA programme and AI-enabled air networks seen as the way forward.
Israel Had Prior Warning of Oct 7 Attack, Says Ex-Defence Minister Gallant
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel received a Shin Bet warning about Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's planned October 7, 2023 attack before it happened.
Rafale Buy Won't Stall Tejas, Defence Secretary Says as 114-Jet Deal Advances
Defence Secretary RK Singh says the Rafale acquisition will run alongside the indigenous Tejas programme, as India negotiates for 114 more fighters.
Defence Secretary Signals Fast-Tracking of Zorawar Light Tank Programme
The Defence Secretary has indicated that the Zorawar light tank programme will be fast-tracked, with L&T handling system integration and MSMEs supplying subsystems.