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The Star
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Poland scrambles aircraft as Russia launches strikes on Ukraine
(Reuters) -Polish and allied aircraft were activated early on Monday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched air strikes targeting western Ukraine, near the border with Poland, the Operational Command of the Polish armed forces said. "The steps taken are aimed at ensuring security in the regions bordering the areas at risk," the Command said on X. All of Ukraine was under air raid alerts as of 0200 GMT on Monday after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of Russian missile and drone attacks. (Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)


Zawya
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
India directs ports, terminals and shipyards to increase security levels
NEW DELHI: India directed all ports, shipping terminals and shipyards to implement increased security measures, according to a government order issued on Thursday, amid heightened tensions with its neighbour Pakistan. (Reporting by Nidhi Verma, Writing by Surbhi Misra; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)


Zawya
10-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
India seeks parliament's nod to additionally spend $5.9bln in 2024/25
The Indian government has sought parliament's approval to additionally spend 514.63 billion rupees ($5.90 billion) on a net basis for the current financial year ending March 31, according to a statement released on Monday. ($1 = 87.2500 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Nikunj Ohri; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)