Reflecting on the event, Kej said, “I’m very honored to be a goodwill ambassador with the United Nations, particularly with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The UNCCD is organizing their COP16, the Conference of Parties 16, in Saudi Arabia this year. I’m here to attend the conference, film a music video, and create a documentary about land degradation and desertification to raise awareness of the environmental challenges we face.”

He continued, “While attending formal events for COP16 in Riyadh, President Macron was also in town. I reached out to him, and he invited me for lunch.”

Recalling the meeting, Kej added, “We hugged, and the lunch was beautifully organized by the Saudi government. President Macron also introduced me to His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture. We discussed ways to collaborate between India and Saudi Arabia through music and our shared cultural heritage. During lunch, the three of us took a selfie—President Macron even took it using my phone! I deeply admire His Highness Prince Badr for his vision and commitment to fostering cultural exchange between nations.”

Kej also expressed his deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for elevating India’s status on the global stage.

“The person I am most thankful to is our dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. He has made India visible on the world map. In the past, India was often sidelined in intergovernmental discussions. Now, India is not only participating but is also leading as a voice for the Global South. Because of this newfound visibility, Indian culture, traditions, and artists like me are receiving global recognition. It’s because of his leadership that the world wants to collaborate with Indian artists and explore our art and traditions,” Kej remarked.

He added, “This push from PM Modi has led to a global resurgence of Indian music. Our traditional, classical, and folk musicians are performing at international venues and doing large concerts like never before. I will always be grateful to our Prime Minister for showcasing India in such a beautiful way and encouraging all of us to do the same.”

On social media, Kej shared the selfie from his meeting, captioning it: “Wow! What a day. Met my friend, someone I have absolute respect for—President @EmmanuelMacron—at a lunch organized in his honor in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (The last time we met was at a dinner he hosted for our very own Prime Minister @narendramodi ji.) I also had the honor to meet His Highness Prince @BadrFAlSaud, with whom I had a fantastic meeting about musical collaborations between our two great nations. Here is a selfie we took together I congratulated President Macron on a fantastic Olympics and how he is leveraging arts to unite the world and build a compassionate future. He is just awesome!”

Last year, Kej attended a banquet dinner hosted by President Macron at the Louvre Museum in honor of Prime Minister Modi. Reflecting on that occasion, Kej wrote, “Wow! Our Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, you constantly make all of us Indians proud! Attended the official dinner in honor of PM Modiji at the @MuseeLouvre hosted by the suave & gracious President of France @EmmanuelMacron. The last leader hosted at the Louvre was Queen Elizabeth II in 1957! A huge honor to be seated with the two world leaders and dine with them. The world is indeed in great hands. Bright future ahead.

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Tsahi Halevi (Israeli film actor and singer) attended a special reception dinner hosted by the Israeli Foreign Ministry officials in honour of the visiting Indian Film Delegation, In order to enhance the cultural partnership between Israel and India & collaborate on films & the arts, headed by Producer-actor Rahul Mittra.

“It was wonderful savouring sumptuous Israeli delicacies & bonding with famous Israeli film actor and one of my favourite characters from popular Netflix web series #Fauda, Tsahi Halevi !! #IndiaIsrael ”, Rahul Mittra shared on his Instagram handle @Ramitts.

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Produced under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Johan Rockström at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in collaboration with the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), the report is launched as nearly 200 UNCCD member states begin their COP16 summit on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Land is the foundation of Earth’s stability, the report underlines. It regulates climate, preserves biodiversity, maintains freshwater systems and provides life-giving resources including food, water and raw materials.  The report, Stepping back from the precipice: Transforming land management to stay within planetary boundaries, draws on roughly 350 information sources(*) to examine land degradation and opportunities to act from a planetary boundaries perspective.

Deforestation, urbanization and unsustainable farming, however, are causing global land degradation at an unprecedented scale, threatening not only different Earth system components but human survival itself.

Moreover, the deterioration of forests and soils undermines Earth’s capacity to cope with the climate and biodiversity crises, which in turn accelerate land degradation in a vicious, downward cycle of impacts.

“If we fail to acknowledge the pivotal role of land and take appropriate action, the consequences will ripple through every aspect of life and extend well into the future, intensifying difficulties for future generations,” said UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw.

Already today, land degradation disrupts food security, drives migration, and fuels conflicts.

The global area impacted by land degradation – approx. 15 million km², more than the entire continent of Antarctica or nearly the size of Russia  – is expanding each year by about a million square km.

Planetary boundaries

The report, available for download post-embargo at www.unccd.int and https://bit.ly/3V5SaY7, situates both problems and potential solutions related to land use within the scientific framework of the planetary boundaries, which has rapidly gained policy relevance since its unveiling 15 years ago.

The planetary boundaries define nine critical thresholds essential for maintaining Earth’s stability. How humanity uses or abuses land directly impacts seven of these, including climate change, species loss and ecosystem viability, freshwater systems, and the circulation of naturally occurring elements nitrogen and phosphorus. Change in land use is also a planetary boundary.

Alarmingly, six boundaries have already been breached to date, and two more are close to their thresholds: ocean acidification and the concentration of aerosols in the atmosphere. Only stratospheric ozone – the object of a 1989 treaty to reduce ozone-depleting chemicals – is firmly within its “safe operating space”.

“The aim of the planetary boundaries framework is to provide a measure for achieving human wellbeing within Earth’s ecological limits,” said Johan Rockström, lead author of the seminal study introducing the concept in 2009.

“We stand at a precipice and must decide whether to step back and take transformative action, or continue on a path of irreversible environmental change,” he adds.

The benchmark for land use, for example, is the extent of the world’s forests before significant human impact. Anything above 75% keeps us within safe bounds, but forest cover has already been reduced to only 60% of its original area, according to the most recent update of the planetary boundaries framework by Katherine Richardson and colleagues.

Until recently, land ecosystems absorbed nearly one third of human-caused CO₂ pollution, even as those emissions increased by half.

Over the last decade, however, deforestation and climate change have reduced by 20% the capacity of trees and soil to absorb excess CO₂.

Unsustainable agricultural practices

Conventional agriculture is the leading culprit of land degradation, contributing to deforestation, soil erosion and pollution. Unsustainable irrigation practices deplete freshwater resources, while excessive use of nitrogen- and phosphorus-based fertilizers destabilize ecosystems.

Degraded soils lower crop yields and nutritional quality, directly impacting the livelihoods of vulnerable populations. Secondary effects include greater dependency on chemical inputs and increased land conversion for farming.

The infamous Dust Bowl of the 1930s resulted from large-scale land-use changes and inadequate soil conservation.

Land degradation hotspots today stem from intensive agricultural production and high irrigation demands, particularly in dry regions such as South Asia, northern China, the US High Plains, California, and the Mediterranean.

Meanwhile, climate change – which has long since breached its own planetary boundary – accelerates land degradation through extreme weather events, prolonged droughts, and intensified floods. Melting mountain glaciers and altered water cycles heighten vulnerabilities, especially in arid regions.

Rapid urbanization intensifies these challenges, contributing to habitat destruction, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

The impacts of land degradation hit tropical and low-income countries disproportionately, both because they have less resilience and because impacts are concentrated in tropical and arid regions. Women, youth, Indigenous peoples, and local communities also bear the brunt of environmental decline. Women face increased workloads and health risks, while children suffer from malnutrition and educational setbacks.

Weak governance and corruption exacerbate these challenges. Corruption fosters illegal deforestation and resource exploitation, perpetuating cycles of degradation and inequality.

According to the Prindex initiative, nearly one billion people lack secure land tenure, with the highest concentration in north Africa (28%), sub-Saharan Africa (26%), as well as South and Southeast Asia. The fear of losing one’s home or land undermines efforts to promote sustainable practices.

Agricultural subsidies often incentivize harmful practices, fueling overuse of water and biogeochemical imbalances. Aligning these subsidies with sustainability goals is critical for effective land management.

From 2013 to 2018, more than half-a-trillion dollars were spent on such subsidies across 88 countries, a report by FAO, UNDP and UNEP found in 2021.  Nearly 90% went to inefficient, unfair practices that harmed the environment, according to that report.

Transformative action

Transformative action to combat land degradation is needed to ensure a return to the safe operating space for the land-based planetary boundaries. Just as the planetary boundaries are interconnected, so must be the actions to prevent or slow their transgression.

Principles of fairness and justice are key when designing and implementing transformative actions to stop land degradation, ensuring that benefits and burdens are equitably distributed.

Agriculture reform, soil protection, water resource management, digital solutions, sustainable or “green” supply chains, equitable land governance along with the protection and restoration of forests, grasslands, savannas and peatlands are crucial for halting and reversing land and soil degradation.

Regenerative agriculture is primarily defined by its outcomes, including improved soil health, carbon sequestration and biodiversity enhancement. Agroecology emphasises holistic land management, including the integration of forestry, crops and livestock management.

Woodland regeneration, no-till farming, nutrient management, improved grazing, water conservation and harvesting, efficient irrigation, intercropping, organic fertiliser, improved use of compost and biochar – can all enhance soil carbon and boost yields.

Savannas are under severe threat from human-induced land degradation, yet are essential for ecological and human wellbeing. A major store of biodiversity and carbon, they cover 20% of the Earth’s land surface but are increasingly being lost to cropland expansion and misguided afforestation.

The current rate of groundwater extraction exceeds replenishment in 47% of global aquifers, so more efficient irrigation is crucial to reduce agricultural freshwater use.

Globally, the water sector must continue to shift from “grey” infrastructure (dams, reservoirs, channels, treatment plants) to “green” (reforestation, floodplain restoration, forest conservation or recharging aquifers).

More efficient delivery of chemical fertilizer is likewise essential: currently, only 46% of nitrogen and 66% of phosphorus applied as fertilizer is taken up by crops. The rest runs off into freshwater bodies, and coastal areas with dire consequences for the environment.

New technologies

New technologies coupled with big data and artificial intelligence have made possible innovations such as precision farming, remote sensing and drones that detect and combat land degradation in real time. Benefits likewise accrue from the precise application of water, nutrients and pesticides, along with early pest and disease detection.

Plantix, a free app available in 18 languages, can detect nearly 700 pests and diseases on more than 80 different crops. Improved solar cookstoves can provide households with additional income sources and improve livelihoods, while reducing reliance on forest resources.

Regulatory action, stronger land governance, formalisation of land tenure and better corporate transparency on environmental impacts are all needed as well.

Numerous multilateral agreements on land-system change exist but have largely failed to deliver. The Glasgow Declaration to halt deforestation and land degradation by 2030 was signed by 145 countries at the Glasgow climate summit in 2021, but deforestation has increased since then.

Protecting intact peatlands and rewetting 60% of those already degraded could transform such ecosystems into a net sink, or sponge, of greenhouse gases by the end of the century. Currently, damaged peatlands account for 4% to 5% of global GHG emissions, according to the IUCN.

(*) Complete references can be found in the report.

By the numbers: Recent research highlights 

• 7 out of 9: Planetary boundaries impacted by land use, underscoring its central role in Earth systems.
• 60%: Remaining global forest cover—well below the safe boundary of 75%.
• 15 million km²: Degraded land area, more than the size of Antarctica, expanding by 1 million km² annually.
• 20%: Earth’s land surface covered by savannas, now under threat from cropland expansion and ill-conceived afforestation.
• 46%: Global land area classified as drylands, home to a third of humanity; 75% of Africa is dryland.
• 90%: Share of recent deforestation directly caused by agriculture—dominated by expanding cropland in Africa/Asia, livestock grazing in South America.
• 80%: Agriculture’s contribution to global deforestation; 70% of freshwater use.
• 23%: Greenhouse gas emissions stemming from agriculture, forestry, and land use.
• 50% vs. 6%: Share of agricultural emissions from deforestation in lower-income vs. higher-income countries.
• 46% / 66%: Fertilizer efficiency for nitrogen and phosphorus; the rest runs off with dire consequences.
• 2,700+: National policies addressing nitrogen pollution while phosphorus is largely overlooked.
• 10%: World’s arable land planted with genetically modified crops by 2018—dominated by soy (78%), cotton (76%), and maize (30%).
• 11,700 years: Length of the Holocene period, during which Earth’s temperature varied within a narrow 0.5°C range—until a 1.3°C rise since the mid-19th century.
• 1/3: Anthropogenic CO2 absorbed by land ecosystems annually.
• 25%: Share of global biodiversity found in soil.
• 20%: Decline in trees’ and soil’s CO2 absorption capacity since 2015 attributed to climate change.
• 3%: Freshwater share of Earth’s water, mostly locked in ice caps and groundwater.
• 50%+: World’s major rivers disrupted by dam construction.
• 47%: Aquifers being depleted faster than they replenish.
• 1 billion: People with insecure land rights, fearing loss of home or land (e.g., 28% in MENA, 26% in sub-Saharan Africa).
• 1 in 5: People worldwide who paid bribes for land services in 2019—rising to 1 in 2 in sub-Saharan Africa.
• $500B+ (2013–2018): Agricultural subsidies across 88 countries, 90% of which fueled inefficient, harmful practices.
• $200B/year: Public and private finance for nature-based solutions, dwarfed by $7 trillion/year financing environmental harm
• 145: nations that pledged in 2021 to halt deforestation by 2030; forest loss has since continued.

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Often film makers fit unnecessary comedy, fighting, bold scenes and double meaning dialogues in their films in the desire to earn profit at the box office, but the makers and director of this film deserve praise for presenting the story of the film on the silver screen with complete honesty, perhaps this is the reason that the uncrowned king of Indian cricket Kapil Dev, after watching the trailer of this film, watched the entire film in a special screening and praised the film a lot and also gave his message in the title of the film. This film of about 130 minutes was released in theatres today, but why the film was not promoted by the makers is beyond understanding. I think that if the film had been promoted with stars in some major cities ten to fifteen days before its release, then the film would have got a good response at the box office.

The story of the film presents a positive picture of a prosperous and progressive Punjab, not like some films like Udta Punjab which show the youth of Punjab trapped in the quagmire of drugs, this is the reason why Punjab CM Bhagwat Mann has also described this film as a film that takes the youth of Punjab forward towards development.

Story Plot:

The film begins with a flashback. A young writer travelling in a car with his friend is going to gift his new book Jahankillah to his very special friend. This is where the journey of memories of the past begins. The film is the story of a Sikh youth Shinda who after completing his studies in his village is busy having fun with his friends. Shinda (Jobanpreet Singh) revolves around his friends Garvila (Jashan Kohli) and Sanju (Jeet Singh Panwar) – who after being selected in the police force come to the police training centre Jahankillah Academy and here a deep bond is formed between these three.

Here, while training under Sewa Singh (Prakash Gadhu), all three dream of seeing their families happy after completing their training and joining government service.

During training, one day Shinda gets into trouble for beating up the academy chief’s nephew. After this, when he is harassed every day by the academy chief and his nephew, he takes the big decision of becoming an IPS with the help of his friends and starts working towards realizing his dream.

Overall:

Director Vicky Kadam has presented the atmosphere of the police academy beautifully and with complete honesty. Gurbani Gill has got less footage in the role of Shinda’s girlfriend Simran but she has brought life to her character. The lead character of the film, Jobanpreet Singh, is also the writer of this film. He has brought his character to life. Jeet Singh Panwar is perfect in the role of Sanju and Jashn Kohli is amazing in the role of Ghabreela. The songs of the film are perfect for the story. Young director Vicky Kadam has brought a clean and message-giving story to the screen with complete honesty.

Of course, there are some flaws in the film. The film ends abruptly and it seems that the maker is planning to make a part 2 of the film. If you are a fan of clean and message-giving films, then do not miss this film.

Cast: Jobanpreet Singh, Gurbani Gill, Jashn Kohli, Jeet Singh Panwar, Director: Vicky Kadam,

Censor: U A,

Duration: 130 minutes

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PM Modi said, “Just yesterday, Guyana gave me its highest honor. I heartily thank every citizen of Guyana for this honor. I dedicate this honor to every citizen of India. The relationship between India and Guyana is very deep. It is a relationship of soil, sweat and hard work. About 180 years ago, the first Indian set foot on the land of Guyana. In such a situation, from then till now, in all circumstances, the relationship between India and Guyana has been full of warmth and affection.” PM Modi said that before becoming the Prime Minister, he had visited this beautiful country 24 years ago as a “curious person”. He said that he wanted to know about Guyana’s heritage, wanted to understand its history. He said, “Even today there are many people in Guyana who remember their meetings with me. My visit at that time is full of many memories.”

The Prime Minister, while addressing the Parliament of the Caribbean country, emphasized on the rich democratic tradition. He said, “Today the strongest mantra for moving ahead in front of the world is ‘Democracy First, Humanity First’. The spirit of Democracy First teaches us to take everyone along, take everyone along and participate in everyone’s development. The spirit of Humanity First determines the direction of our decisions. When we make Humanity First the basis of decisions, the results are also in the interest of humanity.”

PM Modi said that today India is fulfilling its duty towards the world as Vishwabandhu. Whatever crisis there is in any country of the world, our honest effort is to reach there by accepting our responsibility. He said, “This is not the time for conflict for the world, but to identify the situations that create conflict and remove them. We have never moved forward with the spirit of expansionism. We have always stayed away from the spirit of capturing and grabbing resources. Today India stands in favor of global development and peace in every way. With this spirit, today India has also become the voice of the ‘Global South’.”

Referring to the historical similarities of the two countries, he said that during the freedom struggle, many people in Guyana and India dedicated their lives. Strengthening democracy in Guyana is contributing to the development of the world at every step. Along with strengthening democracy, we should also keep a constant eye on global situations.

PM Modi said that when India and Guyana got independence, the world had to face different challenges. Today the challenges of the 21st century are completely different. He said, “The systems and organisations established after the Second World War are crumbling. Today we are facing many challenges including terrorism, drug trafficking and cyber crime. We have to confront these issues head on to shape a better future for the coming generations. This can only be achieved by prioritising ‘Democracy First, Humanity First’.”

The Prime Minister said that our democratic values ​​support us in every ups and downs while walking on the path of development. There is no greater tool than democracy in building an inclusive society. Democracy ensures protection of their rights and guarantees a bright future. We have shown that democracy is in our DNA and conduct.

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PM Narendra Modi is the fourth foreign leader to be honoured with Guyana’s highest national award.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X, “Another achievement for India! Guyana’s President Dr. Mohammed Irfan Ali conferred the country’s highest national award ‘The Order of Excellence’ on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his exceptional service to the global community, statesmanship and contribution to deepening India-Guyana relations.”

On this occasion, President Irfan said that technology, innovation and digitalisation should not be used to increase the distance between countries. These advancements should be used to reduce distance and poverty and bring the world together.

PM Narendra Modi thanked the President of Guyana for the ‘Order of Excellence’ honour. He said, “My heartfelt thanks to President Dr. Irfan Ali for conferring on me Guyana’s highest honour, ‘The Order of Excellence’. This honour is not only mine but the honour of 140 crore people of India.”

PM Modi said, “President Irfan Ali contributed a lot in taking these relations to unprecedented heights. In today’s discussions, I felt his affection and respect for the people of India. India is also ready to walk shoulder to shoulder with Guyana in every field. Our cooperation as two democracies is important not only for bilateral relations but for the entire Global South.

He said, “Blessed with many rivers, waterfalls and lakes, Guyana is called the ‘land of many waters’. Just as Guyana’s rivers are part of the cultural identity of its people, India’s great rivers like the Ganges, Yamuna and Brahmaputra have been the birthplace of our ancient civilization. There are many such examples of similarities between India and Guyana that further deepen our historical ties.”

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According to the exit poll, Mahayuti may get more seats than the majority. At the same time, Mahavikas Aghadi is going to get a shock. Voting for all 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra was held in one phase on November 20. The election results will be declared on November 23.

According to the exit poll, out of 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra, the Mahayuti alliance is estimated to get 178-200 seats, while the Mahavikas Aghadi alliance of Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) is expected to get 82-102 seats. At the same time, 6 to 12 seats are estimated to go to the account of others.

Talking about vote sharing, in the exit poll of Axis My India, Mahayuti is estimated to get 48 percent votes and MVA 37 percent votes.

Talking about the individual performance of the party in Maharashtra, BJP is estimated to win 98 to 107 seats. At the same time, Shiv Sena (Shinde) is estimated to get 53 to 58, NCP (Ajit Pawar) is estimated to get 25 to 30 seats.

Talking about the parties of Mahavikas Aghadi, Congress is expected to get 28 to 36 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) 26 to 32 and Sharad Pawar’s NCP 26 to 30 seats.

When people were asked the name of their favorite candidate for the Chief Minister’s face in the exit poll, 31 percent people have named Eknath Shinde as their first choice for CM face. At the same time, Devendra Fadnavis has been chosen by 12 percent and Uddhav Thackeray by 18 percent as their choice for CM.

The contest in Maharashtra is between the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition MVA alliance. In the Mahayuti alliance, BJP has fielded candidates on 149 seats, Shiv Sena (Shinde) on 81 seats and Ajit Pawar’s NCP on 59 seats. Whereas, in Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA), Congress is contesting on 101 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) on 95 and NCP (SP) on 86 seats.

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Addressing the people at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) event in the national capital, Goyal said that under this government initiative, talented youth should also be made aware of the mindset of experimenting and developing new ideas.

Goyal said that this initiative will help India to develop research and development ecosystem and industry leaders will increase interest in it. He requested the participants to give suggestions to make the process of obtaining funds result-oriented and time efficient.

Goyal emphasised that initiatives taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi like Digital India, Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana-Saubhagya, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), Ayushman Bharat and others have brought about a rapid transformation in India.

The Union Minister lauded FICCI for having the “Excellence in Swachh Industrial Park” category in the awards for promoting cleanliness in industrial parks across the country and said that cleanliness is closely linked to economic growth, job creation and employment.

Goyal also urged the industry leaders to actively work with the government to decriminalise business-related regulations and reduce compliance burden, thereby improving ease of doing business.

FICCI has to become a feedback system to help the Centre do its job better.

Stressing on the need to raise quality standards in the country, the Minister urged FICCI to utilise its technical committees and appoint a representative from each industry to maintain standards.

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According to the report of Dawn.com, Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi also gave the same information while talking to the media outside the Islamabad High Court.

Naqvi said, “The last week has been difficult and disturbing, now 38 people have been martyred in Kurram. We see a new incident every day. We are in constant touch with KP officials, KP Inspector General of Police and the Chief Minister. They need help.”

The interior minister said, “KP is one of our provinces, part of our country and we will not leave it behind. We will provide all possible help.”

Giving details of the incident, KP government spokesman Barrister Dr Saif said that first the policemen were attacked and then the convoy of passengers was targeted from both sides. He said, “There were about 200 vehicles in the convoy.”

Dr Saif said that upon receiving the information, the district administration, senior police officials reached the spot. He said that investigation into the incident is underway.

President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the incident and expressed his condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased.

“Attacking innocent passengers is a cowardly and inhuman act,” he was quoted as saying in a post on X by the media cell of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). He said that those responsible for the incident should be punished.

KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur condemned the attack. He directed the Chief Secretary, Provincial Law Minister and a delegation of MNAs and MPAs of the region to immediately visit Kurram and personally assess the situation there and submit a report.

The incident comes amid a sharp rise in the number of terror attacks in Balochistan and KP.

According to reports, the attacks increased after the banned terrorist organization Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced to break a fragile ceasefire agreement with the government in 2022 and target security forces.

On Tuesday (November 19), 12 soldiers were killed while six terrorists were killed in a major attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to Pakistani media, the attack targeted a check post in Mali Khel area of ​​Bannu.

On Tuesday, ‘terrorists attempted to attack a joint check post in the Malikhel area of ​​Bannu district,’ the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

The ISPR is the media and public relations wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces.

The ISPR said the attack was effectively foiled but a suicide blast caused the checkpost wall and nearby infrastructure to collapse. As a result, 10 soldiers and two Frontier Constabulary jawans were killed.

“In the ensuing gunfight, six terrorists were killed,” the ISPR said.

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“The Buddhist principle of peaceful coexistence should be adopted more closely by all countries. The world is increasingly getting divided into blocs and camps, putting pressure on the established world order,” the Defence Minister said while addressing the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus Forum in Vientiane.

Rajnath Singh said India is in favour of freedom of navigation and overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce and adherence to international law for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

“India has always advocated dialogue to resolve complex international issues and has done so,” the Defence Minister said. He said open dialogue promotes trust, understanding and cooperation and lays the foundation for lasting partnerships.

Rajnath Singh said, “The power of dialogue has always proven to be effective, yielding concrete results. India believes that real, long-term solutions to global problems can be achieved only when countries engage constructively, respect each other’s perspectives and work towards shared goals in a spirit of cooperation.”

Describing the 21st century as the ‘Asian Century’, the Defence Minister said the ASEAN region in particular has always been economically dynamic and full of trade, commerce and cultural activities. He said India has remained a trusted friend of the region during this transformational journey.

Referring to a quote by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore during his visit to South East Asia in 1927, the Defence Minister said “I could see India everywhere, yet I could not recognise it”, symbolising the deep and wide cultural and historical ties between India and South East Asia.

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