Shillong, May 25 (IANS) Multinational joint military Exercise ‘PRAGATI 2026’, currently underway at Umroi in Meghalaya, has entered an intensive phase of training and interoperability exercises, bringing together more than 400 military personnel from 12 friendly nations to strengthen regional peace, cooperation and collective security, officials said on Monday.The maiden edition of the exercise, which commenced on May 20, is being conducted in the spirit of equality, friendship and mutual respec…
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Baghdad, May 24 (IANS) The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) said on Sunday that three of its members were killed and four others wounded by an explosive device left by the Islamic State (IS) militant group in the northern province of Nineveh.The incident occurred when an explosive device detonated while they were performing national duties in the desert area, according to a CTS statement, Xinhua news agency reported.Despite the casualties, the service emphasised that it will continue pursui…
Washington, May 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Thursday strongly defended the construction of a new ballroom complex at the White House. Speaking during a White House event, Trump rejected suggestions that taxpayer money was being used to finance the ballroom itself.“I don’t need money for the ballroom,” Trump said. “I’m making a gift of the ballroom.”The President said the ballroom project, originally estimated at $200 million, had expanded in scale because of security and oper…
Jammu, May 21 (IANS) Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Rajouri-Poonch range in Jammu and Kashmir, Sandeep Wazir, on Thursday, chaired a high-level meeting to review security, cybercrime and modern policing.Police said a comprehensive DGP/IGP Conference was organised at the District Police Office, Poonch, under the chairmanship of Sandeep Wazir.The conference was attended by Shafket Hussain, SSP Poonch; Additional SP (ops) Poonch; all supervisory officers, Station House Officers and other…
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, May 20 (IANS) Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) K. L. N. Rao on Wednesday undertook a Metro train journey from Ranip Metro Station in Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar in order to review security arrangements at Metro stations and encourage the use of public transport. The exercise was linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal on fuel conservation and sustainable mobility.During the inspection ride, Dr Rao closely examined entry and exit points at stations, CCTV surv…
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Announcing the elevation of India-Italy ties to a ‘Special Strategic Partnership’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 provides a practical and forward-looking framework for enhancing bilateral ties. Addressing a joint press meet with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni following their talks in Rome on Wednesday, PM Modi stated that the bilateral trade between India and Italy is progressing towards the targe…
Seoul, May 19 (IANS) South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday he and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed to further enhance cooperation on supply chains amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East, as well as in securing crude oil and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supplies.Lee made the remarks as he and Takaichi announced the results of their summit held at a hotel in his hometown of Andong, 190 kilometres southeast of Seoul.”We agreed that close bilateral cooperation is …
Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) Telangana Director General of Police C.V. Anand on Monday reviewed the present Maoist scenario in Telangana and assessed the ongoing anti-extremist operations and intelligence initiatives undertaken by the Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) to address the security concerns of the state.The DGP visited the SIB and interacted with the officers and staff. Additional DGP, Intelligence, Vijay Kumar, and IGP, Intelligence & SIB, Kartikeya were also present with the DGP duri…
The Hague, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten and will also meet King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima on Saturday as part of his official visit to the country.The Prime Minister is also expected to address the Indian community and interact with leading business leaders from the Netherlands during his stay. PM Modi will remain in the Netherlands till May 17. This marks his second visit to the country, with …
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said there is a growing expectation among emerging markets and developing countries that BRICS will play a “constructive and stabilising role” amid global uncertainty, conflicts and economic challenges.He made the remarks while delivering his opening address at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi under India’s 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping.Foreign minis…