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Nearly 96% of bilateral trade settlements between Russia and India are now conducted in roubles and rupees, according to Sberbank India. The direct payment mechanism effectively bypasses Western financial infrastructure, enabling rapid settlements within minutes despite a steep 12:1 trade imbalance where Russia reinvests surplus rupees into Indian debt, projects, and exports.

Ex Veer Guardian 2026 is being conducted between Indian Air Force and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) at Jodhpur from 09 Sep to 22 Sep 26. Two JASDF C-2 aircraft touched down at Air Force Station Jodhpur, marking the arrival of the Japanese contingent for the second edition of the Exercise. The exercise will further enhance interoperability, operational synergy and mutual understanding, reinforcing the enduring bonds of friendship between India and Japan.

India's Forex Reserves have reached an All time high of $740.80 Billion. Gold Holdings have increased by $2.19 billion to $116.41 Billion.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), which is close to the Pentagon, has refuted the false statements of Trump and Hegseth and warned of the danger of a significant reduction in U.S. interceptor and strategic weapons stockpiles. According to this report, the U.S. Department of War will need 3 years, and in some cases even 4 years, to replenish the ammunition and weapons used in the war against Iran.

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar reached the operation site in Budgam, where a terrorist was killed, and an AK rifle along with other war-like stores were recovered during a joint search operation by the Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district.

PM Narendra Modi congratulated Giorgia Meloni on becoming Italy's longest continuously serving prime minister in postwar history. Meloni surpassed Silvio Berlusconi's modern-era record by crossing 1,413 uninterrupted days in office. Modi lauded her key leadership in strengthening the bilateral India-Italy Strategic Partnership.

India has sent 95 Tons of aid to Nepal in 7 military planes –MEA Spox.

An impressive Elephant Walk of all Do-228 aircraft at Yelahanka air force station.

Anchor: India has issued a 17 day NOTAM for massive IAF exercises near the Sindh border. Last year, a similar exercise was followed by war. Is this a matter of concern? Khawaja Asif: “Absolutely not a matter of concern. If they try any risk or adventure, the same Sindoor, DAMADAM MAST QALANDAR, will happen again.”

The Bollarum police in Hyderabad recovered 160 electric detonators stuffed in a plastic bucket at a private venture close to the firing range of the Madras Regiment area in the Secunderabad Cantonment. This comes three days after weapons and ammunition were stolen from the cantonment.

Official White House website launches arcade games where users arrest immigrants and build a border wall. The White House website has added arcade-style games promoting President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. One game lets players virtually arrest migrants at the US-Mexico border, while another involves building a border wall.

One terrorist neutralised in the ongoing Yusmarg encounter. Security forces recover an AK rifle along with other war-like stores from the encounter site.

Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, AVSM, SM**, ArmyCommander, Western Command laid a wreath and paid solemn homage to the Bravehearts , Naik Ajay Kumar and Lance Naik Rohit Narayan Patil, who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

NSG Begins First Mahila Commando Course, Gearing Up Women for High-Risk Missions

FATF says such networks are becoming increasingly professionalised and digital, with criminals combining hawala with fintech, encrypted messaging and virtual assets. Nearly 70% of respondents reported seeing a shift toward “digital hawala.”