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Rifles, grenades seized as forces intensify anti-terror operation in Kathua

The terrorists launched a barrage of fire at the police party, leading to an intense gunfight that lasted more than half an hour

Profits up, gaps remain: OFB overhaul yields mixed results three years on

Since the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board, profits are up, the order book is looking healthy in parts, but export gaps persist

Indian Navy to hold maiden exercise with 10 African nations in April

In another first, Navy to deploy ship with joint crew from India and nine other nations

US envoy discusses business opportunities with Bihar industries minister

According to a statement issued by the industries department, the envoy appreciated Bihar's development initiatives and investment-friendly environment

'Survival in today's battlespace.... about those who can adapt': CDS

The CDS, in his talk on national security architecture and change management in the Year of Defence Reforms, gave a deep insight into the functioning of the Department of Military affairs

Russia developing 'privileged strategic partnership' with India: Lavrov

"We prioritize boosting ties with the majority of global states," he said at a meeting of the board of trustees of the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund

India to carry out mega naval exercise with African nations next month

India and Africa have been cooperating in tackling maritime security threats, such as piracy, illegal activities including trafficking, unregulated and unreported fishing

Key parts of Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine never fulfilled: Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the "Black Sea Initiative", more commonly known as the grain deal, was on the agenda at talks in Saudi Arabia between Russian and U.S. officials on Monday

J&K police, army intensify joint operation to hunt terrorists in Kathua

Reinforcements were swiftly dispatched to aid in the operation, as a manhunt was launched to apprehend the terrorists, believed to have infiltrated on Saturday

Taiwan detects 8 Chinese military aircraft, 2 naval vessels near territory

In light of recent incursions by China, Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises will focus on China's increasing use of gray zone tactics

22 Naxalites, including six with Rs 11 lakh bounty, surrender in Bijapur

Of these, Ayatu Punem, Pandu Kunjam, Kosi Tamo, Sona Kunjam and Lingesh Padam carried rewards of Rs 2 lakh each of their heads, while the amount was Rs 1 lakh

India imposes anti-dumping duty on 5 Chinese goods including aluminium foil

The anti-dumping duty of up to $873 per tonne was imposed provisionally on aluminium foil for six months

Indian-origin woman in US charged with murdering son after Disneyland trip

Saritha Ramaraju, 48, has been charged with one felony count of murder for slitting her 11-year-old son's throat

B'desh request for Yunus-Modi meeting under consideration: House panel told

At this year's first meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for External Affairs on Saturday, several MPs raised concerns on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Pak sends envoy to Afghanistan to discuss trade, terrorism and refugees

The visit comes days after Pakistan formally lodged a strong protest with Afghanistan over the use of its soil in the recent train hijacking in the restive Balochistan by Balochistan Liberation Army

India must develop broad, diverse set of energy relationships: Jaishankar

Speaking at a Business Today event here, Jaishankar also said that after decades of hearing virtues of globalisation, world today is grappling with the reality of industrial policies, tariff wars

Indian, French Navies conclude 23rd Varuna Exercise with fleet review

It saw the two navies working on below the surface and above the surface warfare domain as well as interacting with Indian submarines and aircraft like MiG29Ks and Rafale

New Zealand PM posts thank you note; calls India an 'important partner'

Terming India as an increasingly important partner for New Zealand, Luxon said, Partnership has grown much stronger during my visit this week and added it was a pleasure to spend time with PM Modi

India, Italy officials hold deliberations to expand military cooperation

At the meeting of the 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) held on March 20 and 21, the two sides also reviewed the overall situation in the Indo-Pacific

IMF proposes tax target of over Rs 15 trillion in Pakistan's next Budget

The IMF and Pakistan are holding virtual talks, with 85 per cent of the discussions completed successfully. The talks are focused on finalising the details of the next budget