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BTS members joining military service in South Korea for two years; what it means for fans [reactions]

The world's biggest boy band BTS will be abandoning their fandom army to join the South Korean military for national service. Here's everything you need to know about their "mandatory" break.

Oct 17, 2022

Army's fearless dog "Zoom" saved soldiers' lives, sacrifices own; gets heartwarming tribute [details]

Zoom, the Indian Army's fearless assault dog who fought with terrorists in J&K, succumbs to bullet injuries. Earlier another dog Axel had laid down his life in the line of duty.

Oct 14, 2022

Rains wreak havoc again in Hyderabad, cause massive traffic jams

Heavy overnight rains once again wrecked havoc in parts of Hyderabad and outskirts with roads and low-lying areas getting inundated.

Oct 13, 2022

UFO sightings increasing in Ukraine? Top physicist answers

Post the invasion, several people have apparently seen UFOs in the skies of Ukraine

Oct 12, 2022

India has agreed to expand space cooperation with Italy

Space Startups: Sectoral report seeks PLI scheme to give boost to Indian space sector

A comprehensive policy for the space sector, introduction of production linked incentive (PLI) scheme, and promotion of independent launch solutions for private sector satellites are needed for the sector, states a sectoral report.

Oct 11, 2022

Befitting tributes to braveheart: Air Force dedicates conference hall in name of Flt Lt Advitiya Bal [details]

The "Son of the Soil", Advitiya Bal made a supreme sacrifice along with another young pilot in the Line of Duty on July 28 this year in Rajasthan.

Oct 8, 2022

Joe Biden warns of Armageddon if Putin uses tactical nuke weapons

Addressing a Democratic fundraiser in New York on Thursday, Biden said it was the closest the world had come to nuclear catastrophe for 60 years, The Guardian reported.

Oct 7, 2022

Expelled Army man tries to re-enter via Agniveer in Muzaffarnagar, arrested

The accused identified as Kamal Singh had earlier been expelled from the Army when it was found that he had gained entry using fake documents and a fake name -- Rahul Singh.

Oct 6, 2022

Russian rapper commits suicide to avoid being drafted in Ukraine war

A 27-year-old Russian rapper took his own life to avoid being drafted to fight in President Vladimir Putin's brutal war in Ukraine after tragically declaring he was "not ready to kill for any ideals."

Oct 4, 2022

Ukraine war: over 1mn refugees leave for poland

Leave Russia while you still can; US urges Americans to depart immediately [here's why]

The US embassy in Moscow has urged American nationals residing in Russia to depart the country immediately, citing what it claimed to be a possibility that Russia could conscript dual nationals for military service.

Sep 29, 2022

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan appointed new Chief of Defence Staff; succeeds Gen Bipin Rawat

Who is Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd); Centre appoints new CDS [read now]

Retired Lt General Anil Chauhan's appointment for the post of Chief of Defence Staff comes nine months after the death of General Bipin Rawat.

Sep 28, 2022

Sweden's defence major Saab to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 in India; what it means for Army [details]

Setting up a production plant for the Carl-Gustaf M4 in India is a logical move given Saab's long and tight relationship with the Indian Army.

Sep 27, 2022

Japan bids final farewell to late PM Shinzo Abe

Japan bids final farewell to late PM Shinzo Abe as people protested at the expensive event being organised by the ruling party

Sep 27, 2022

Several firsts for Indian rocket GSLV MkIII while flying with OneWeb's 36 satellites

India has launched 345 foreign satellites belonging to 36 countries using its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket.

Sep 21, 2022

Taliban official label Jinnah "drunk Englishman"; PAK-Afghanistan tension flare up [details]

Amid brewing tension after the killing of three Pakistani soldiers by the Afghanistan Army, a Taliban official said that Pakistan is trying to undermine Afghanistan's relations with India on the issue of hiding UN-designated terrorist Masood Azhar.