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Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

Taiwan on Tuesday recorded the presence of 8 PLAN vessels, 5 official ships and 7 sorties of PLA aircraft as per the Ministry of National Defence (MND). China’s claim over Taiwan is a complex issue rooted in historical, political, and legal arguments. (Representational Photo/REUTERS) It further noted that 7 of the 7 sorties entered Taiwan’s southwestern part ADIZ and that the situation has been monitored and responded to. “7 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and 5 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 7 out of 7 sorties entered Taiwan‘s southwestern part ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded”, MND said. Meanwhile, on Monday, it recorded the presence of seven PLAN vessels and four official ships around its territory. “7 PLAN vessels and 4 official ships operating around #Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded. No flight path illustration is provided, as we did not detect #PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan during this timeframe”, MND said on …

Donald Trump’s daughter visits Jaisalmer, security heightened

Donald Trump’s daughter visits Jaisalmer, security heightened

Tiffany Ariana Trump, daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, and her husband and businessman Michael Boulos pose for a photograph during their visit to the Taj Mahal, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, May 30, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Tiffany Trump, daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, arrived in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer on Sunday (May 31, 2026) on a private visit along with her husband, Michael Boulos, officials said. The couple reached Jaisalmer Civil Airport from Delhi on a special aircraft amid tight security arrangements. They were received by District Collector Anupama Jorwal and Superintendent of Police Abhishek Shivhare. Special arrangements have been made for the couple at a hotel in the Sam Road area. Security has been heightened across the city, with personnel from local police, Indian security agencies and the U.S. Secret Service deployed. During their stay, the couple is scheduled to visit key tourist attractions, including Sonar Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli and Gadisar Lake. After an overnight stay, they are expected to leave for Delhi on Monday (June 1, 2026), officials said. The visit …

Amid heightened security, MCD carries out anti-encroachment drive in Uttam Nagar | Delhi News

Amid heightened security, MCD carries out anti-encroachment drive in Uttam Nagar | Delhi News

2 min readNew DelhiMar 15, 2026 01:52 AM IST As a part of an ongoing drive in the West Zone, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) removed encroachments before houses and shops in Uttam Nagar on Saturday, said officials. The anti-encroachment drive was carried out on Saturday afternoon in Blocks B and C, officials underlined, adding that unauthorised thadas (raised platform), stairs and temporary sheds in front of around 70 shops were removed during the operation, freeing nearly 380 metres (about 760 square metres) of public road that had been encroached. The teams of the civic body carried out the action in presence of officers of the Delhi Police amid tight security arrangements, deploying bulldozers to remove alleged illegal structures operating in violation of civic norms, said officials.  “The drive was undertaken to clear public spaces, restore the right of way, and ensure smooth movement for pedestrians and traffic with support of Delhi Police. It is an ongoing drive in the West Zone for public interest which was also carried out at Vishnu Garden on …

Security heightened at Salman Khan`s Mumbai home ahead of 60th birthday

Security heightened at Salman Khan`s Mumbai home ahead of 60th birthday

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is all set to celebrate his 60th birthday on Saturday, December 27. While the preparations for his birthday celebrations are on in full swing at his Panvel farmhouse, the security around his Mumbai residence, Galaxy Apartment, has been significantly heightened ahead of his birthday to ensure complete safety during the celebrations. Security heightened outside Salman Khan`s Galaxy apartments Visuals surfaced on social media show police officers gathered outside Salman’s residence in Bandra. In a video shared by a paparazzo increased police presence is seen outside Salman Khan’s residence, Galaxy Apartment, in Bandra, Mumbai.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) According to reports, the number of security personnel at his house has been doubled, with local police, armed guards, and surveillance teams working in coordination. Barricades have also been set up near entry points, while the vehicle movement in the area is being closely monitored. The increased security is part …

Assault Rifle Telescopic Sight Recovered Near NIA Office In Jammu Amid Heightened Security | India News

Assault Rifle Telescopic Sight Recovered Near NIA Office In Jammu Amid Heightened Security | India News

Last Updated:December 21, 2025, 21:16 IST Reports claimed that the device, bearing Chinese markings and typically used as an attachment to assault and sniper rifles Rifle scope found in Jammu | Image: News18 Amid heightened security across Jammu province, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday recovered the telescopic sight of an assault rifle from the Sidhra area, close to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) headquarters in Jammu. Reports claimed that the device, bearing Chinese markings and typically used as an attachment to assault and sniper rifles, was found in overgrown land located between the NIA office and the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Security Headquarters. The area is also in proximity to the battalion headquarters of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). Senior police officials who reached the spot did not comment on the recovery. However, security sources said the find has raised concerns, as such telescopic sights are commonly used by terrorists. The recovery near multiple high-security installations has heightened apprehensions among security agencies, which are already on alert …

Heightened security, governor’s appeal: Security prep ahead of Murshidabad ‘Babri Masjid’ foundation laying today

Heightened security, governor’s appeal: Security prep ahead of Murshidabad ‘Babri Masjid’ foundation laying today

Security has been heightened in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district ahead of the foundation laying of a mosque modelled on Ayodhya’s demolished Babri Masjid proposed by suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir on Saturday. Posters of Babri Masjid put up in Murshidabad, on Tuesday.(ANI Video Grab) The day is especially sensitive as it is the anniversary of the December 6, 1992, demolition of the Babri Masjid. A Ram Mandir now stands at the spot in Ayodhya after the Supreme Court’s orders. The Beldanga area of Murshidabad, where the replica mosque has been proposed, has been placed under a “high security” zone, with the police, Rapid Action Force (RAF) and BSF units being mobilised, officials told news agency PTI. RAF personnel reached Rejinagar earlier on Friday and were stationed at a local school before their final deployment, an official quoted in the PTI report said, adding that reinforcements had also been deployed from Krishnanagar and Berhampore. The central forces conducted route marches and were seen patrolling areas near the proposed site of the mosque construction. West …

Delhi Red Fort blast and Jubilee Hills bypoll trigger heightened security in Hyderabad

Delhi Red Fort blast and Jubilee Hills bypoll trigger heightened security in Hyderabad

Personnel from RGIA police and bomb detection squad along with sniffer dogs carrying out checks at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Shamshabad. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT On a tense Tuesday (November 11, 2025) morning, Hyderabad woke to a visible surge in uniformed presence. From the glassy corridors of the IT hub in Cyberabad to the bustling lanes around Nampally Railway Station, policemen stood at every turn, checking vehicles, scanning bags, and watching crowds with renewed intensity. The heightened security followed Monday evening’s high-intensity blast near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi, which killed at least 13 people and injured several others, prompting States across the country to go on alert. Following the blast, all city [in Telangana] commissioners and district SPs were alerted to deploy Blue Colts and other field units for heightened vigilance. In Hyderabad, the alert coincided with polling for the Jubilee Hills Assembly byelection which began early around 7 a.m. Personnel from RGIA police and bomb detection squad along with sniffer dogs at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA). Visible policing …

Mysterious ‘drone-like objects’ spotted over India-Nepal border, security heightened

Mysterious ‘drone-like objects’ spotted over India-Nepal border, security heightened

The glowing drone-like objects reportedly remained visible for about 30 minutes before retreating back into Nepalese territory. New Delhi: In a security-related development, drone-like objects were spotted over the India-Nepal border in Bihar’s Madhubani district. The police on Tuesday said that a probe commenced following the spotting. According to Superintendent of Police Yogendra Kumar, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel stationed at the Kamala Border Outpost (BOP) in Jaynagar reported spotting “”mysterious drone-like illuminated objects” entering Indian airspace from Nepal. Indian Air Force, police alerted “The personnel immediately alerted the Indian Air Force in Darbhanga and Delhi. The district police were also informed. An investigation is underway,” said the SP. The glowing objects reportedly remained visible for about 30 minutes before retreating back into Nepalese territory. District police, in coordination with other security agencies, are maintaining heightened vigilance across the region. All police stations along the India-Nepal border have been directed to intensify patrolling. The porous nature of the Bihar-Nepal border has long been a concern, with instances of illegal immigration from third countries. The incident …

Security heightened at Delhi’s Tihar Prison, terror accused on watch: Sources | Latest News India

Security heightened at Delhi’s Tihar Prison, terror accused on watch: Sources | Latest News India

New Delhi, Security arrangements have been heightened at Tihar Prison Complex in the wake of prevailing security situation, jail sources said on Monday. Security heightened at Delhi’s Tihar Prison, terror accused on watch: Sources Special focus is being placed on high-risk wards, particularly those housing gangsters and terror accused, they said. According to the sources, multi-layered security checks, additional CCTV coverage, and stricter monitoring protocols have been implemented as part of the enhanced measures. “The recent developments have prompted complete security checks. All vulnerable spots are being reinforced, and round-the-clock surveillance of inmates with serious criminal backgrounds heightened,” a source said. High-profile gangsters and terror accused like Tahawwur Rana, Chhota Rajan and Neeraj Bawana are lodged in Tihar Jail one of India’s largest prison complexes. Mobile signal jammers are being tested and upgraded to prevent any unauthorised communication from inside the prison. “Surprise checks have also been intensified. We are conducting at least three random checks daily in sensitive barracks to ensure compliance with jail norms,” the source said. Jail staff deployment has been increased …

PM Modi Meets All 3 Service Chiefs Amid Heightened Tensions With Pakistan

PM Modi Meets All 3 Service Chiefs Amid Heightened Tensions With Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, within a span of a few days, met the three service chiefs yet again on Friday as the India-Pakistan tensions escalated this week to the worst in nearly three decades. On Wednesday, India launched air strikes under Operation Sindoor against targets in Pakistan that it said were “terrorist infrastructure”, in response to a deadly attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam two weeks earlier. Twenty six people were killed in the Pahalgam attack.  In response, Pakistan’s armed forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire western border on the intervening night of May 8-9, which were “effectively repulsed”, the Indian Army said today. The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials. Officials further added that both the Indian Army and Air Force have deployed the missile system along the Pakistan border. “Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border …