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Friday, August 15, 2025
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Topic: Pentagon

US releases video of attack on al-Baghdadi compound

al-Baghdadi is highest-ranking terrorist leader targeted by US forces since al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011 in a raid in Pakistan.

US disposed of IS leader Baghdadi’s remains, Pentagon says but doesn’t give details

A forensic test on the remains of Baghdadi confirmed his identity & disposal of his remains is complete & was handled appropriately, US officials say.

US against any country purchasing Russia’s S-400 missile defence system: Pentagon

Washington: The US is keen to make its defence partnership with India stronger, the Pentagon has said, but made it clear that it is...

India to continue helping Afghanistan limit Taliban, Pakistan & China’s influence: Pentagon

The Pentagon said a significant deterioration of security conditions in Afghanistan may adversely affect the ability of India to provide aid to the war-torn country.

US readies evidence to show it isn’t overreacting to possible Iranian threats

As allies & the public remain skeptical, the White House is expected to release images and documents to support its need for a militaristic stance against Iran.

US to deploy warship, air defence missile system amid rising tensions with Iran

The Pentagon said US did not seek conflict with Iran, but was ready to defend its forces and interests in the region.

China’s Belt & Road Initiative is like an Anaconda enwrapping its next meal, warns Pentagon

The Belt and Road Initiative is a multi-billion dollar infrastructure project that aims to connect countries across Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Pentagon defends India’s A-SAT test, says country is preparing for threats in space

Pentagon told the US Congress that India is concerned about the threats it faces in space, and therefore feels it needs to have a capability to defend itself.

Sundar Pichai meets US General today amid military jitters over Google’s AI push in China

Google invited General Joseph Dunford for talks after he said the firm's AI work in China 'indirectly benefits the Chinese military'.

US midterm elections get ugly with Trump’s racist ad, and Taliban to attend Moscow peace talks

North Korea issues nuclear threat to the US, and Prince Charles says Britain's involvement in transatlantic slavery an 'appalling atrocity'.

On Camera

How Saba Azad became the accidental voice of Bengal’s language protests

Bengalis are hurt over a statement by the Delhi police calling Bangla a ‘Bangladeshi language’ and the lines Azad sang have unwittingly become protest music in Kolkata now.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.