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Explosion near Indian Navy’s ammo facility in Karnataka reported

UTTARA KANNADA: An explosion was reported near the Indian Navy’s ammunition storage facility in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state, The Times of India reported on Saturday. The report further said that more than 30 houses developed cracks, windows, and doors rattled in a cluster of nearby villages due to the blast. The blast […]

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IAF records 780 pilot resignations in five years

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Official documents of the Indian Air Force (IAF) reveal that 780 general-duty pilots, including fighter pilots, have resigned over the past five years, with a record 163 resignations in 2025, the highest number following the May 2025 conflict with Pakistan. According to internal reports, the unprecedented exodus intensified after the IAF allegedly refused

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US approves sale of advanced technology for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets

WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): The United States has approved the sale of an advanced technology upgrade of Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, valued at $686 million. According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) letter sent to Congress on December 8, through the package, Pakistan’s F-16 jets will receive data link and avionics upgrades, cryptographic equipment,

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Taliban scholars oppose use of Afghan soil against any country, sources

  KABUL (Kashmir English): Taliban-affiliated religious scholars have resolved that Afghan soil will not be used against any country. As per Afghan media, a large gathering of Taliban-affiliated religious scholars (totaling over 1000 from all 34 provinces) was held in Kabul. The Resolution issued by the religious conclave specifically committed that Afghan soil will not

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7.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, tsunami warning issued

TOKYO: A tsunami warning has been issued for parts of Japan’s east coast after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coastline Monday, according to Japan’s Meteorological Agency. The Met Agency has issued a tsunami warning for the Pacific areas of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures. It further reported that the quake was recorded at

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Oman Announces Major Licensing Reform for Energy and Mining Workforce

Oman Announces Major Licensing Reform for Energy and Mining Workforce

OMAN (Kashmir English): Oman’s Ministry of Labor has issued an important notification regarding mandatory licensing for various occupations working in the energy and minerals sector. The ministry has also set a correction period so that institutions and workers can complete their licenses and ensure compliance with the laws. This announcement is in continuation of the

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Sikhs for Justice Seek Trump administration add India to US travel ban list

  WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): The separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has called on US President Donald Trump administration to place India on the United States list of restricted-entry nations for allegedly Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government posing a “public safety and national security threat” to Americans. In a letter sent to the White House,

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