Six Pakistani soldiers, including Lt. Col. Muhammad Ali Shoukat, were killed in a terror attack on a military convoy in North Waziristan. Six terrorists also died in the gunfight. Search operations continue in the region, known for frequent TTP-led attacks.
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The 28th Malabar naval exercise, hosted by India, starts on October 8 in the Bay of Bengal. Involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia, the exercise aims to enhance interoperability and address shared maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific regions amid China’s assertiveness.
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Home Minister Amit Shah will review the security situation and development schemes in eight left-wing extremism-affected states. This comes after security personnel eliminated 31 Naxals in Chhattisgarh, raising the total this year to 238. The government aims to eradicate left-wing extremism by March 2026.
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Junior doctors in Kolkata initiated an indefinite hunger strike after a 24-hour deadline passed without their 10-point demands being met by the Bengal government. Six doctors, including three women, from multiple medical institutions are participating. The protest follows the 9th August incident involving a PGT’s rape and murder, which triggered statewide demands for justice...
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Supporters of Imran Khan’s PTI clashed with police in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, demanding his release. The government deployed the army in Islamabad for security ahead of an SCO summit. Significant arrests and violent clashes were reported amidst the ongoing protests.
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