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In a significant blow to Maoist insurgents, security forces gunned down 15 rebels, including the high-value target Patiram Majhi alias Anal Da, in a fierce encounter in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district on Thursday.The clash unfolded in the dense Kumdi area of the Saranda forest, falling under the jurisdiction of Kiriburu police station. Police confirmed that the operation involved
The Ministry of External Affairs has issued a firm condemnation of the trespassing and vandalism that occurred at India’s Embassy in Zagreb, Croatia.The incident, attributed to anti-India elements, prompted a swift diplomatic response from New Delhi. Official statements emphasise that diplomatic premises remain inviolable under international law.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the
US President Donald Trump has signed the charter to establish his "Board of Peace" initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, hailing it as a transformative step towards resolving worldwide conflicts.Speaking on 22 January 2026, Trump described the occasion as "a very exciting day, long in the making," declaring, "We’re going to have peace in the world. And we’re all stars."
India’s Ambassador from Palestine, Abdullah Abu Shawesh, has emphasised New Delhi’s potential to drive forward peace initiatives in West Asia, with a particular focus on realising the two-state solution.Speaking in New Delhi on Thursday, 22 January 2026, Abu Shawesh highlighted India’s capacity to contribute decisively to ending the Israeli occupation and implementing a framework for coexistence
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has issued a stark warning about escalating nuclear risks in South Asia. Its latest study highlights how cyber, space, and information warfare are increasingly blurring the boundaries between conventional conflicts and nuclear thresholds, particularly between India and Pakistan.Published in January 2026, the SIPRI paper titled
Foreign Ministers from eight Islamic countries have formally welcomed an invitation from United States President Donald J. Trump to join the "Board of Peace", a new multilateral body aimed at resolving the protracted Gaza conflict.The announcement came in a joint statement issued on Wednesday from Doha, Qatar, signalling a significant diplomatic breakthrough in Middle East peace efforts.The
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signalled Russia’s potential participation in US President Donald Trump’s proposed "Peace Council", an international body designed to tackle global conflicts, with a notable financial pledge.Speaking to the Russian Security Council on Wednesday, Putin responded positively to Trump’s invitation, expressing willingness to contribute $1 billion immediately—drawn
The U.S. military said it had transferred 150 Islamic State detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq and could eventually move as many as 7,000, as the Syrian government assumes control of the region from Kurdish-led forces.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has accepted an invitation from the United States to join the "Board of Peace" for Gaza.The announcement came from Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.This decision underscores the UAE’s commitment to President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza.
US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing critique of the United Nations, labelling it incompetent and ineffective in resolving conflicts.Speaking to the press in Washington DC on 21 January 2026, Trump announced the creation of a new "Board of Peace" to implement his 20-Point Peace Plan, primarily aimed at ending the war in Gaza and fostering stability in the Middle East.Trump expressed