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US approves $131 mn arms deal with India to boost Indo-Pacific vigilance
The deal includes the delivery of advanced SeaVision software to India, designed to enhance real-time maritime surveillance
 "US approves $131 mn arms deal with India to boost Indo-Pacific vigilance")
Adani Power says hopeful Bangladesh will pay all outstanding dues
Adani had halved supply last year but CFO Dilip Jha said the company has resumed full supply since as the country's monthly payments started covering some of the dues
 "Adani Power says hopeful Bangladesh will pay all outstanding dues")
Pakistan to allow stranded citizens in India to return via Wagah border
Wagah border would remain open for Pakistani nationals seeking to return in the future as well, a spokesperson said
 "Pakistan to allow stranded citizens in India to return via Wagah border")
Deeply saddened: New Delhi on death of Nepalese student at Odisha's KIIT
The ministry said it has been in constant touch with the Odisha government since it knew about the "tragic incident"
 "Deeply saddened: New Delhi on death of Nepalese student at Odisha's KIIT")
UNSC may meet 'sooner than later' to discuss India-Pakistan tensions
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed at least 26 lives, most of them tourists
 "UNSC may meet 'sooner than later' to discuss India-Pakistan tensions")
India should avoid regional war in its response to Pahalgam attack: Vance
Speaking to Fox News, Vance expressed hope that India's counteraction to the terrorist attack does not lead to broader conflict
 "India should avoid regional war in its response to Pahalgam attack: Vance")
Trump threatens sanctions over Iranian oil: What it means for India, China
US-Iran talks, scheduled for May 3rd, have been postponed due to 'logistical reasons'
 "Trump threatens sanctions over Iranian oil: What it means for India, China")
Purpose of visit: Why Pakistanis travelled to India before Pahalgam attack
The number of visitors from neighbouring country has declined but their average duration of stay has increased
 "Purpose of visit: Why Pakistanis travelled to India before Pahalgam attack")
Nepal launches diplomatic efforts to probe death of another student at KIIT
The incident comes barely two-and-a-half months after Prakriti Lamsal, another Nepalese student of the same institute, died by suicide on February 16
 "Nepal launches diplomatic efforts to probe death of another student at KIIT")
Pak troops continue ceasefire violations along LoC; India Army retaliates
Earlier, Pakistani troops had opened fire in several other districts, including Uri and Sunderbani
 "Pak troops continue ceasefire violations along LoC; India Army retaliates")
UNSC chief shows readiness to discuss India-Pakistan tensions if requested
Sekeris, who is the Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN, said that the Council had recently issued a press statement condemning the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam
 "UNSC chief shows readiness to discuss India-Pakistan tensions if requested")
Support India's right to defend itself, says US Defence Secy Pete Hegseth
Hegseth, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, reiterated "full support" from the United States (US) government in India's fight against terrorism
 "Support India's right to defend itself, says US Defence Secy Pete Hegseth")
Pak PM, President meet amid India tension, vow 'befitting' response
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met on Thursday to discuss the security situation and vowed to respond to "any act of aggression in a befitting manner.
B'desh tribunal issues show-cause notice to Sheikh Hasina in contempt case
The ICT instructed Hasina and Shakil Alam Bulbul, a leader of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League
 "B'desh tribunal issues show-cause notice to Sheikh Hasina in contempt case")
India shuts airspace; 6 weekly flights of Pakistan airlines to be impacted
Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian carriers after New Delhi blamed it for Pahalgam terror attack
 "India shuts airspace; 6 weekly flights of Pakistan airlines to be impacted")
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes charge as AOC-in-C of SW Air Command
The air marshal graduated from the National Defence Academy in December 1985 and commissioned in the IAF on December 6, 1986, according to a statement shared by the IAF
 "Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes charge as AOC-in-C of SW Air Command")
Pakistani FM radio stations stop playing Indian songs amid rising tensions
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22
 "Pakistani FM radio stations stop playing Indian songs amid rising tensions")
Pete Hegseth speaks to Rajnath Singh, backs India's right to defend itself
During the call, the US secretary of defence offered his sympathies for the deceased and reaffirmed his country's support for India in its battle against terrorism
 "Pete Hegseth speaks to Rajnath Singh, backs India's right to defend itself")
'No one will be spared': Shah vows retribution for Pahalgam terror attack
Union Home Minister Amit Shah vows strict action after the Pahalgam terror attack, promising to hunt down every perpetrator and reiterating the Modi government's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism
 "'No one will be spared': Shah vows retribution for Pahalgam terror attack")
26/11 Mumbai attack: Tahawwur Rana may spill beans on LeT, NIA tells court
The agency's argument came on April 28 while seeking Rana's custody before special NIA judge Chander Jit Singh
 "26/11 Mumbai attack: Tahawwur Rana may spill beans on LeT, NIA tells court")
