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Captain and 3 Soldiers Killed in Doda Gunfight, Massive Search Operation Launched for Terrorists
The attack occurred on Monday night, just a week after terrorists ambushed an Army patrol vehicle in Kathua district, resulting in five soldiers' deaths and injuring several others. This latest incident has ignited widespread condemnation and protests across Jammu and other regions.
Vikram Misri, China Specialist, Assumes Role as India’s Foreign Secretary
He assumes this position at a time when India is grappling with several geopolitical challenges, especially its relations with China that have come under severe strain due to the continuing border standoff in eastern Ladakh and the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war. Misri has widespread experience in the Ministry of External Affairs, the Prime Minister's Office, and various Indian missions in Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America.
US-India National Security Advisors Discuss Global Peace Challenges
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported that Doval and Sullivan emphasized the necessity of collective efforts to tackle global peace and security challenges and to further develop the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Sukhoi Fighter Jets of the IAF Ready to Take Flight in Australia for Exercise Pitch Black
In the previous 2022 edition, the Indian Air Force contributed a contingent comprising four Su-30 MKI and two C-17 aircraft. This year, over 150 highly skilled Indian air warriors, including pilots, engineers, technicians, controllers, and other experts, will operate the formidable Su-30 MKI multirole fighters, alongside the C-17 Globemaster and IL-78 Air-to-Air Refuelling aircraft in combat support roles. India’s Ministry of Defence highlighted that the exercise presents a significant opportunity for enhancing the operational capabilities of participating nations across vast distances, promoting integrated operations in the Indo-Pacific region, and fostering robust aviation partnerships in challenging environments.
Ex-Agniveers Granted 10% Reservation in Central Armed Police Forces
In addition, some forces will provide short-term training to ex-Agniveers prior to their deployment in border regions. The Home Minister's Office shared via social media: "The MHA has decided to reserve 10% of vacancies in CAPFs and Assam Rifles for Agniveers who have completed four years under the Agnipath Scheme initiated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi." The MHA will also offer an age relaxation of three years beyond the standard upper age limit for Agniveers seeking recruitment in CAPFs and Assam Rifles, with a five-year extension for the first cohort.
Mihir Shah's Intoxication Confirmed by Police; Accused Driver Remanded to Jail
Later, he was produced before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate S P Bhosale after the end of his police remand and has been remanded to 14-day judicial custody.
Police Confirm Mihir Shah's Admission of Driving BMW During Crash
Police have interviewed 14 individuals, including Mihir Shah's relatives and friends, with plans to visit the crash site in Worli, south-central Mumbai, to reconstruct the incident as part of their investigation. Rajesh Shah, Mihir's father and a Shiv Sena politician from Palghar district, is also implicated in the case and is presently out on bail.
BMW Crash in Mumbai: Mihir Shah Confesses to Driving, Remanded in Custody Until July 16
Mihir, 24, who had been on the run for nearly 60 hours following the accident, was apprehended and brought before a Sewri court by Worli police. After a brief hearing, he was remanded to police custody for a week, until the following Tuesday.
Government Prolongs Ban on Gurpatwant Pannun's 'Sikhs for Justice' for Another 5 Years
A ministry notification indicated that SFJ has engaged in activities detrimental to India's internal security and public order. These activities include endorsing violent extremism and militancy in Punjab and other regions with the goal of creating a sovereign Khalistan out of Indian territory.
India's Resolve Against Terror: Defence Secy's Response to Kathua Attack
The attack was claimed by the militant group 'Kashmir Tigers', affiliated to the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also condoled the death of the soldiers, expressing deep condolences to their families. He said that the nation shared the grief of the martyred soldiers' families and stood by them in this hour of crisis. Singh pointed at the counter-militant operations underway to restore peace and normalcy there. He also wished that the injured in the dastardly terror attack recover soon.
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