India has sealed over 90% of its borders with Pakistan, while arrests linked to infiltration along the Bangladesh border remain the highest, reflecting intensified security efforts.


India seals over 90% border with Pakistan, Bangladesh tops infiltration arrests

India and the United States have allocated over $3 billion for India's acquisition of 31 MQ-9B drones, a major defense deal aimed at bolstering India's surveillance and strike capabilities. The MQ-9B, an advanced unmanned aerial system, is known for its extended endurance, high-altitude operations, and precision strike capabilities. Equipped with advanced sensors and armed payloads, these drones are expected to significantly enhance India's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, particularly in key strategic areas such as the Indian Ocean region and along its borders. This acquisition strengthens the growing defense ties between the two nations and marks a significant step in India's military modernization efforts.

India-US: Over $3 Billion Allocated For Acquisition Of 31 MQ-9B Drones

After the strains of mpox virus were detected outside Africa, World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) officials on Friday (August 16) advised countries not to close borders or impose any travel restrictions.

Amid mpox virus alert, WHO say don't 'close borders', impose 'travel restrictions'

From Greece, France to Spain, and more, farmers are demanding fairness and better prices. What are their demands and why are they up in arms? Find out here.

Gravitas | India To Spain: Why Farmers Across Borders Are Protesting

The US is about to erect more walls. Carrying forward a signature policy of Trump.

Was Trump Right? Biden to build more US border wall amid record migrant crossings from Mexico

The Border Security Force held its Passing Out Parade and attestation ceremony of recruits at BSF Headquarters in Humhama Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday (March 15).

India: BSF protecting borders, ready to give befitting reply to any infiltration attempt

China has tripled its daily COVID-19 vaccine rollout in June, inoculating 44% of its population with at least one dose, but its health experts warn against a quick border reopening, citing an uneven rollout and the low rate of full vaccinations.

China ramps up vaccinations, but uneven rollout leaves borders closed

The United States and the European Union on Monday rejected the idea of redrawing borders in the Western Balkans. A proposal was reportedly making the rounds among EU officials proposing to break up Bosnia and to merge Kosovo with Albania.

US, EU reject proposal to redraw borders in the Western Balkans

The COVID-19 pandemic had disrupted a lot of houses. Many people were stuck away from home. Similarly, a dog was stranded 10,000 miles away from his owners. Pipsqueak, a wiener dog, belonging to an Australian family was sailing around the world with his family when the novel coronavirus hit the world.

Dog travels from South Carolina to Australia to re-unite with owners

Underlining that air pollution does not respect borders be it cities, states or countries, experts from various South Asian countries have called for regional cooperation with the data creating models to improve the air qualities.

Air pollution does not respect borders, regional cooperation required: Experts

Canada will invest C$30 million ($21.8 million) to enable its provinces and territories to promote holidays in their "own back yard" because of the closure of the country's borders due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Canada to promote holidays at home because of COVID-19 border closures

Japan is working on a plan to send about 270 seamen to the Middle East to guard ships supplying Japan under a law that allows military deployments for research and intelligence gathering, the Nikkei business daily said.

Japan plans to send 270 sailors to Middle East to guard ships

China said Rawat's unconstructive comments were not helpful for maintaining peace at the borders

China says General Rawat's remarks on Dokalam 'unconstructive'

Reporters Without Borders calls the arrests 'an unbelievable low for press freedom in Turkey', which has imprisoned over a dozen journalists

Turkish demonstrators protest arrest of 2 journalists and 1 academic for 'terrorist propaganda'

Journalists in India more likely to face abuse than those in Afghanistan: Reporters Without Borders

2015 worst year for press freedom in South Asia

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