Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India needs to build tech-savvy forces to protect its digital world, which is a catalyst for economic growth, at a time when technology, if misused by vested interests, can threaten the country’s financial services and national security.
The Iranian security and intelligence forces have killed four and arrested three members of a "separatist terrorist team" in an operation in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Monday.
Ahead of assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra, the BJP on Tuesday accused the Congress of conspiring with conservative and divisive elements within the Muslim community to gain votes in the upcoming polls.
Highlighting the importance of the unity and integrity of the nation for building a 'Developed India', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday warned the people against certain forces which are conspiring to destroy the society.
Two Hezbollah members were killed in a clash with Israeli forces along the border fence separating Lebanon and Israel
The Ministry added that "at least some of these forces will transferred to east Ukraine to fight in Donbas" which comprises the separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.
When the invasion began on February 24, it was assumed to be inevitable that Russian tanks would roll into Kiev within hours. But after a series of strategic blunders and the remarkable resistance of Ukrainian troops on the battlefield, the outcome of the campaign could now be in doubt.
Troops from Lugansk have advanced up to 46 km and captured the settlements of Schastia and Muratovo, while troops from Donetsk have advanced another 10 km from the frontline, according to the ministry.
A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana agreed to list the matter for tomorrow on February 25 after hearing brief submissions by senior advocate P S Patwalia who mentioned the plea before Chief Justice N V Ramana and pressed for an urgent hearing saying the high court had left the decision on the state election commission (SEC).
The high-level meeting was held following a series of drone intrusions and attempts of Pakistan-backed elements to smuggle narcotics, arms, and ammunition through the international border and Line of Control (LoC).
