Germany Seeks US Approval to Locally Produce Patriot PAC-3 Missiles

How Israel's 2024 Pager Attacks Crippled Hezbollah Operations in Lebanon

On September 17 and 18, 2024, thousands of pagers and hundreds of walkie-talkies simultaneously exploded across multiple locations in Lebanon. The coordinated blasts targeted Hezbollah members, causing severe injuries and significantly disrupting the group's communications and operations. The attacks are widely attributed to Israel, though Israel did not formally claim responsibility at the time. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later referenced the operation in his address to the United Nations, drawing renewed attention to the incident.

J&K Assembly Tables Resolution Demanding Restoration of Statehood

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has moved a resolution in the state assembly calling for the restoration of J&K's statehood. The resolution is expected to be put to a vote on Monday. Abdullah dismissed criticism from the BJP, stating that his government does not require validation from the party on the statehood issue. J&K was downgraded from a full state to a Union Territory in 2019 when the central government revoked its special status under Article 370. The resolution reflects the ruling National Conference's long-standing demand to restore J&K's statehood.

IRDAI Proposes 5 Key Changes That Could Lower Insurance Premiums

India's insurance regulator IRDAI has proposed a new framework that could make insurance policies more affordable for buyers. One significant proposal would give customers the freedom to choose any insurer, even when a bank offers a lower loan rate conditional on purchasing insurance. The changes aim to increase competition among insurers and expand consumer choice. These proposed reforms are expected to benefit policyholders by potentially driving down premium costs across the sector.

‘Dead mindset cannot see vibrancy’: Amit Shah on Rahul’s ‘dead economy’ remark