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Indian Coast Guard successfully averted a major incident at sea, rescuing a distressed foreign chemical tanker, MT Seagull 9, approximately 37 nautical miles East-South-East of Paradip, Odisha. ​The Belize-flagged vessel, carrying 9,000 Metric Tonnes of palm oil with 23 crew members onboard, issued an urgent distress call at about 0730 hrs on 27 Sep 2026 following main engine failure and rapid ballast tank flooding, which caused the ship to tilt dangerously. ICGS Vishwast was immediately dispatched to the scene.
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#RawReport Exclusive: the role of outsiders in the LPU protests. Students make a stunning claim; weapons were brought inside the campus. Outsiders tried to barge inside girls hostel. Has this now taken a complete political turn? Former DGP Shashikant weighs in.
#LPUViolence | LPU student, Sagnik, speaking to CNN-News18, alleges that people carrying walkie-talkies and guns were seen near the girls’ hostel amid the violence. He also claims stones and grenades were involved and says students were told that an alleged rape had taken place. @shawansen | #RawReport
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On the #RawReport Afghan Interior Ministry declared their intention. The latest Pakistani airstrikes won’t go unpunished — that was the declaration. The interview has now been picked up by leading Afghan news agency. Pakistan faces a serious trouble. The bone of contention remains Durand Line. Taliban unwilling to budge. The most direct threat coming in from Kabul.
#BREAKING We Will Respond to Pakistan’s Attacks “in a Way That Serves as a Lesson,” Says Haqqani Spokesman Mufti Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Interior, told an Indian television channel that the Taliban regime would respond to Pakistan’s…1️⃣
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We prioritize diplomacy, dialogue, and negotiations to ensure peace in the region:Abdul Mateen Qani, Spokesperson InteriorMinistry of Afghanistan @shawansen | #Pakistan #Afghanistan #RawReport #Conflict
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Look, whenever Pakistan or its military regime has initiated acts of aggression, they have targeted domestic locations, which we view as entirely against humanity:Abdul Mateen Qani, Spokesperson InteriorMinistry of Afghanistan @shawansen | #Pakistan #Afghanistan #RawReport #Conflict
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Afghanistan has always maintained its diplomatic role and sent messages of peace, upholding our commitment:Abdul Mateen Qani, Spokesperson InteriorMinistry of Afghanistan @shawansen | #Pakistan #Afghanistan #RawReport #Conflict
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#DEFCON2026 | General NS Raja Subramani, CDS stresses the need for greater self-reliance in defence manufacturing, capability integration and the use of AI in military operations in this exclusive conversation with @shawansen @kritsween | @shawansen | #TheBreakfastClub
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Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani’s first detailed interview coming up on @CNNnews18 at 9:58pm tonight. How are we reimagining the battlefield? Will jointness be a reality ? What lessons have we learnt from Russia Ukraine war and West Asia conflict. Unmissable interview!
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Super Exclusive | Chief of Defence Staff General N.S. Raja Subramani speaks to @shawansen at 9:58 PM on #RawReport
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#Exclusive | Finally, what is the Chief of Defence Staff’s vision for India’s defence future, and what message would you like to give to our countrymen watching you today? N. S. Raja Subramani, Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, joins us for more insights #Defcon | @shawansen
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#Exclusive | How close are we to create this kind of an ecosystem that talks about capability Over the period of the last 10-12 years, our defence exports have risen exponentially and today they touching 38,000 crores: N. S. Raja Subramani, Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces #DEFCON | @shawansen
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#Exclusive | What is it that India needs to prepare for? JAI: Jointness, Aatma Nirbharta, and Innovation: N. S. Raja Subramani, Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces #Defcon | @shawansen
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National security is facing new challenges as emerging threats, advanced technologies and a rapidly changing security environment redefine the nature of warfare. Join me at News18 DEFCON 2026, in association with The Chanakya Dialogues, for conversations that go beyond the headlines. 📍 New Delhi | 🗓️ 24 September 2026 | 🕚 10 AM onwards Partner : The Chanakya Dialogues State Partners: Government of Uttar Pradesh, Government of Andhra Pradesh & Government of Uttarakhand Associate Partners: Suzlon, LIC, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Paras Defence & Space Technologies Limited, Jaykay Enterprise Limited & Reliance Industries Limited. Register Now: news18features.com/defcon202… | @ParasDefence | @shawansen
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India’s changing defence strength, its growing global role, and the strategy shaping its future — from self-reliance to global leadership. A closer look at the new face of India’s defence power and the roadmap ahead. News18 DEFCON 2026 In Association with The Chanakya Dialogues 📍 New Delhi | 24 September 2026 Register now: news18features.com/defcon202… #News18DEFCON2026 #News18DEFCON @shawansen
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The second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti will be held in Jodhpur from September 26 to October 12, featuring the debut of the US F-35 stealth fighter alongside aircraft including France’s Rafale and the UAE’s F-16, enhancing joint tactical manoeuvres and interoperability among participating air forces @shawansen shares more details #RawReport #TarangShakti #Defence #F35 #Rafale
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India-US Military Cooperation Shines At Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, Showcasing Joint Artillery And Air Defence Training @shawansen shares more details #RawReport #YudhAbhyas #IndiaUSMilitary #Defence
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Recent investigation has revealed a surge in foreign funding for NGOs in India, particularly in the Northeast, raising concerns over its potential misuse for radicalisation and demographic changes @Arunima24 shares more details @shawansen | #RawReport #ED #ForeignFunding #FCRA #IllegalRacket #Northeast
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The Enforcement Directorate has launched a crackdown on foreign funding linked to NGOs in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, investigating the alleged misuse of ₹5 crore received from a Belgian entity @shawansen shares more details #RawReport #ED #ForeignFunding #FCRA #IllegalRacket
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I think if we had drawn the right lessons from the events of 1985 and taken those lessons and shared them with other countries and the world, events like 9/11 would not have happened:Bob Rae, Probe Architect Of 1985 Kanishka Bombing @shawansen | #KanishkaBombing #AirIndia #Canada #RawReport
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It was the largest massacre in Canadian history, but if we think the Canadian government knew who was behind it, that is not correct. But what I believe is that the bombing was born out of activities elsewhere is untrue:Bob Rae, Probe Architect Of 1985 Kanishka Bombing @shawansen | #KanishkaBombing #AirIndia #Canada #RawReport
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