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Deal eludes peace: Fighting resumes in Eastern Congo despite agreement

Arti Bali
New Delhi , Dec 6 (UNI) Fighting has flared up once again in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) between the M23 rebel group and government forces, just a day after US President Donald Trump hosted DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Washington for a peace deal aimed at ending decades-long conflict.
While Kagame and Tshisekedi signed the peace agreement, Trump reportedly signed separate mineral deals with both countries, highlighting the complicated mix of diplomacy and economic interests.
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Military power, not economy alone, ensures national security: Air Chief

21 Jan 2026 | 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Calling on the armed forces to look ahead rather than dwell on past successes, Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Tuesday stressed that air power has repeatedly proven its value on the battlefield and will be central to India's military strength in the years to come, urging a sharper focus on preparing for future challenges if the country is to remain a force to reckon with.

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Exercise Topchi showcases Artillery firepower and operational readiness

21 Jan 2026 | 6:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Exercise Topchi, the annual firepower demonstration and training event of the Regiment of Artillery, was conducted at the School of Artillery, Devlali Field Firing Ranges, in Nashik, Maharashtra, today.
In a statement, the Army spokesperson stated that the exercise highlighted the integration of advanced firepower and surveillance technologies, including guns, mortars, rockets, drones and aviation assets.

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Ended eight wars not for the Nobel Prize but for saving lives: Trump

21 Jan 2026 | 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) In a U-turn, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he had settled eight wars, not for a Nobel Prize but for saving lives.

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Civilizations not built by swords, but words and knowledge: Shah

21 Jan 2026 | 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday lauded the Gita Press, saying that it has done the great work of making the important texts like the Shrimad Bhagavat, Bhagavad Gita, Shiva Purana, Vishnu Purana, Mahabharata, Ramcharitmanas and Valmiki Ramayana, accessible to the people.

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Three-day International conference on Democracy begins in Delhi

21 Jan 2026 | 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Hosted by Election Commission of India (ECI) in collaboration with International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), a three-day Indian International Conference on Democracy & Election Management 2026 (IICDEM-2026) began on Wednesday at Bharat Mandapam. Around 100 international delegates from 70 countries are taking part in the first-ever global conference on democracy organised at the aegis of the Indian election commission.

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