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US curbs lift on Indian nuclear entities may boost collab, tech access

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced lifting sanctions on three Indian entities - BARC, Indian Rare Earths Ltd (IREL) and Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre

SAIL supplies 4,000 tonnes special steel for Navy's warship INS Nilgiri

INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, and INS Vaghsheer were the three Indian Navy warships commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai

India welcomes Gaza ceasefire agreement with release of hostages: MEA

India on Wednesday welcomed the announcement on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.

FM Sitharaman meets Singapore president to discuss strategic partnership

India-Singapore relations were elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Singapore in September 2024

Mike Waltz signals continuation of Biden policies, calls India key partner

Waltz would take charge as National Security Advisor to Donald Trump when he is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States

China's export curbs to impact electronics, EV firms in India: GTRI

It said the curbs could be China's response to India's restrictions on Chinese investments and visas

Ancient wisdom meets AI: Army showcases evolution of warfare in parade

Nearly 90-minute military show titled 'Gaurav Gatha' had a mix of live combat demonstrations using tanks, mounted personnel, laser and drone shows, and digital displays on giant screens

All-woman Agniveer contingent, robotic mules make debut at Army Day Parade

While the Army displayed its military might through some of the latest platforms, the debutants got much eyeballs during and after the event

Bangladesh moves to drop secularism from Constitution: What we know so far

The existing principles-nationalism, socialism, democracy, and secularism-were established in the 1972 constitution, drafted after Bangladesh's independence during the 1971 India-Pakistan War

MEA welcomes Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel, Hamas

In its reaction, India hoped that the agreement will lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza

15 fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison arrive at Chennai airport

Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department officials received them at the airport and sent them to their respective native places

US Consulate to open in Bengaluru on Jan 17, says BJP MP Tejasvi Surya

He hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for making it possible

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels near its territory

In recent weeks, China has been visibly boosting its ability to invade Taiwanese beaches with innovative new naval equipment

Indian Army to conduct 'exercise devil strike' from January 16-19

Advanced technologies and state of the art equipment that allows highly accurate and efficient delivery of airborne forces to remote locations has been integrated in the exercise, the release said

US removes long standing restrictions on three Indian nuclear entities

The three entities are Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre (IGCAR) and the Indian Rare Earths (IRE), according to the US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

Majority of Indians positive about Trump 2.0: European think-tank survey

The poll identified India within the "Trump Welcomers" category, which reflects a view that Trump 2.0 would be good for India and the world

India building 60 Navy ships, to generate Rs 3 trillion in returns: Modi

PM Modi made these remarks while dedicating three frontline Navy combatants-INS Surat, Nilgiri, and Vaghsheer-to the nation in Mumbai, marking the first time three warships were commissioned together

Indian Army celebrates 77th Army Day, honours 52 awardees in Pune

General Dwivedi also emphasised that in internal security, the forces continue to bring stability across India, contributing to a safer and stronger nation

Navy to boost maritime security with three new combatants: Naval chief

Addressing the event, PM Modi while highlighting the transcending maritime security of the nation said that today India is being recognised as a 'reliable' and 'responsible' country in Global South

B'desh Constitution reform panel wants to drop 'secularism', 'socialism'

The commission set up by the Yunus administration also proposed a bicameral parliament for the country