J&K pulls school library books over content ‘glorifying’ separatist leaders, suspends 8 officials

'Divine retribution against US, Israel not far off': Iran's warning as Khamenei funeral begins

Jaishankar to travel to West Asia on July 5; US, Europe also on plan

Taiwan doubles reserve training to 14 days amid rising China pressure

Taiwan is undertaking its most significant military reserve overhaul in decades, doubling mandatory reserve training from 7 to 14 days. The reforms introduce modern warfare equipment, including drones and HIMARS rocket systems, to better prepare reservists for contemporary combat. The restructuring is partly driven by a declining birth rate that has created a critical shortage of active-duty troops. Taiwan's military planners have drawn lessons from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine while designing the new training framework. The changes come as China continues to intensify pressure on the self-governed island.

Security Forces Launch Anti-Terror Operation in Shopian's Meemandar Area

Indian security forces initiated a major anti-terror operation in the Meemandar area of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The operation was launched following credible intelligence inputs about militant activity in the region. Forces are currently conducting an extensive cordon and search operation across the area. Officials confirmed the operation was based on targeted intelligence, with further details expected to emerge as the search continues.