Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India will continue striking terror hubs as long as a neighbouring country sponsors them. Speaking at a conclave in the capital, he stressed that peace should not be mistaken for weakness while reaffirming India’s preference for non-occupation of foreign territory. The remarks came amid ongoing commemorations linked to earlier […]
By B.V. Phani Kumar Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić formally resigned on Sunday, paving the way for him to contest the upcoming parliamentary elections as a candidate for prime minister. Speaker Ana Brnabić has assumed the role of acting president. The move comes after widespread protests and tests Vučić’s long-standing grip on power in a nation
Andhra Pradesh Highlights (last 24 hours) The deep depression that crossed the Andhra coast near Kalingapatnam has weakened but continues to bring heavy rain to north coastal districts. Orange alerts remain in force for 16 districts. Flash-flood warnings cover river catchment areas. Officials advised continued caution for the next two to three days. Road damage
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned against the “perimeter fallacy” of viewing national security only through geographical borders. He said modern threats include drones, cyber attacks, lone-wolf actions and disinformation alongside conventional forces. Singh underlined a shift from deterrence by denial to deterrence by punishment. Any terror attack from Pakistani soil would be treated as an
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their high-profile Washington summit with an extension of the bilateral trade truce until January and pledges to keep competition within bounds. Talks covered artificial intelligence safeguards, rare earths, Taiwan and the Iran conflict, yet produced few concrete breakthroughs beyond symbolism and personal rapport. Trump described
Andhra Pradesh Highlights Heavy rains triggered by a deep depression caused widespread damage across Andhra Pradesh, with more than six hundred kilometres of roads affected. Srikakulam district bore the brunt of the destruction. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the situation and directed officials to fill reservoirs and tanks with available inflows. NDRF and SDRF
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told a New Delhi conclave that viewing national security only in terms of geographical boundaries was a perimeter fallacy. He said modern threats included drones, cyber attacks, lone-wolf operations and disinformation. Singh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthen preparedness and highlighted a near threefold rise in the defence budget. He pointed
By B.V. Phani Kumar US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House in a high-profile summit marked by ceremony and carefully managed optics. The leaders extended a fragile trade truce by two months and discussed artificial intelligence safeguards, critical minerals, Taiwan arms sales and the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Both
Supreme Court benches issued procedural and substantive directions in pending matters involving personal liberty, service conditions and regulatory compliance. Bail-related orders emphasised prompt communication to jail authorities. Certain petitions on institutional appointments and investigation processes were referred for further examination by larger benches. Registry updated listing schedules for the coming days. International Court of Justice
Andhra Pradesh – 10 Items 1Meteorological authorities issued red alerts for northern coastal districts as a deep depression approached the Andhra-Odisha coast. Heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds were forecast. Schools were closed in affected areas and officials directed continuous vigilance. Rural development teams prepared contingency measures under senior leadership guidance. 2State political