Defence

Assam Rifles Seize Medicinal Plants

Assam Rifles seized protected medicinal plants worth Rs 1.05 crore in Mizoram and arrested five individuals. The operation highlights the ongoing efforts to combat illegal trade of rare plants in the region.

05 Aug 2026

Pakistan Imposes NOC Requirement for Travel Outside Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi

Pakistani authorities now mandate a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for citizens traveling outside the major cities of Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi as part of a broader security crackdown.

05 Aug 2026

India-Flagged Ship Sinks

An India-flagged ship has sunk after being hit by a projectile, but the crew has been rescued. The incident has raised concerns about maritime safety.

05 Aug 2026

IAF Showcases Strength

The Indian Air Force is set to conduct a major exercise with half a dozen friendly countries. The exercise will showcase the strength of Rafale and Sukhoi jets.

05 Aug 2026

Netanyahu Declares Israel Will Not Withdraw from Gaza Until Hamas Is Fully Disarmed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel will not pull back from its current positions in Gaza until the militant group Hamas is completely disarmed, rejecting a recent U.S. proposal.

05 Aug 2026

West Bengal Fast-Tracks Rail Link to Doklam

The West Bengal government has approved land acquisition for a new railway line to improve connectivity to the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction area. This project aims to boost tourism in the region.

05 Aug 2026

India Hits LeT Operatives

Lashkar leader claims Indian agents have killed over 30 LeT operatives in Pakistan since 2020. This revelation has significant implications for regional security.

05 Aug 2026

Pakistani Drone Sighted in Kathua

A Pakistani drone has been spotted in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, prompting a high alert in the region. Security forces have launched an anti-terror search operation.

05 Aug 2026

UP Unveils Aerospace Policy

Uttar Pradesh has introduced the Aerospace and Defence Unit and Employment Promotion Policy, 2024. The policy aims to promote employment and growth in the aerospace sector.

04 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Challenges CAPF Act, Alleges Fundamental Rights Violation

Petitioners have filed a case before the Supreme Court claiming that the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Act infringes upon fundamental rights, prompting the government to issue a notice.

04 Aug 2026

Pak Drone Detected Over Kathua’s Hiranagar Sector, Prompting Security Sweep

A Pakistani drone was spotted over Kathua’s Hiranagar sector, triggering a security sweep and an anti‑terror operation in nearby Poonch. An unexploded mortar shell was also recovered from a house in Kathua amid heightened India‑Pakistan border tensions.

04 Aug 2026

Operation Safed Sagar Launched

The Indian forces have initiated Operation Safed Sagar, details of which are not fully disclosed. This operation is currently underway.

04 Aug 2026