J&K Assembly polls will be held at the earliest, says CEC

J&K Assembly polls will be held at the earliest, says CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said on Friday that Assembly elections will be held in J&K at the earliest and dates would be announced after an overall review is taken when the commission returns to Delhi. Aug 9, 2024
101 killed in attacks, violence across Bangladesh

EAM Jaishankar briefs all-party meet on Bangladesh situation

The Central government has called an all-party meeting on Tuesday regarding the situation in Bangladesh, in which External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar briefed leaders of all political parties about the situation in the violence-struck nation and the steps taken by the Indian government. Aug 6, 2024
US to boost military presence in Middle East amid rising tensions

US to increase military presence in Middle East amid rising tensions

The US Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region, the Pentagon said, as President Joe Biden made good on his promise to beef up the American military presence to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies and also safeguard US troops. Aug 3, 2024