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Demining excercise underway in Chhattisgarh after 9 killed in IED blast
The demining exercise focuses on removing the unexploded land mines that may pose a threat to civilians as well
 "Demining excercise underway in Chhattisgarh after 9 killed in IED blast")
PM Modi appreciates letter from President Biden handed over by NSA Sullivan
During the meeting, PM Modi recalled his meetings with Biden, including during his visit to the US for Quad Leaders' Summit in September last year
 "PM Modi appreciates letter from President Biden handed over by NSA Sullivan")
US NSA highlights challenges posed by China's 'predatorial strategies'
Sullivan emphasised the significance of stronger defence cooperation between the US and India, citing its role in enabling greater security across the region
 "US NSA highlights challenges posed by China's 'predatorial strategies'")
Shooting attack on bus carrying Israelis in occupied West Bank kills 3
Palestinians have carried out scores of shooting, stabbing and car-ramming attacks against Israelis in recent years
 "Shooting attack on bus carrying Israelis in occupied West Bank kills 3")
China assures its world's biggest dam will not affect water flow to India
As per the plan, the massive dam will be built at a huge gorge in the Himalayan reaches where the Brahmaputra makes a huge U-turn to flow into Arunachal Pradesh and then to Bangladesh
 "China assures its world's biggest dam will not affect water flow to India")
Canada PM Trudeau to step down after new Liberal party leader named
Trudeau, under pressure from Liberal legislators to quit amid polls showing the party will be crushed at the next election, said at a news conference that parliament would be suspended until March
 "Canada PM Trudeau to step down after new Liberal party leader named")
Aero India to showcase India as emerging hub for defence manufacturing
Over 250 partnerships, including 201 MoUs, major announcements at Aero India will be held at Yelahanka on the outskirts of Bengaluru from February 10-14
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India-US ties have reached new heights in tech, defence, AI, says PM Modi
The iCET was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in May 2022 with an aim to forge greater collaboration between India and the US in areas of critical technologies
 "India-US ties have reached new heights in tech, defence, AI, says PM Modi")
Paperwork underway to unleash civil nuclear deal: US NSA Sullivan
Signed back in 2007, the nuclear deal has not yet been fully realised, he said
Indian nurse's death sentence not ratified by President: Yemeni embassy
The 37-year-old nurse is presently lodged in a jail in Sana'a, the Yemeni capital city that is under the control of Iran-backed Houthis
 "Indian nurse's death sentence not ratified by President: Yemeni embassy")
Amit Shah vows to eliminate Naxals by March 2026 after Chhattisgarh attack
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday vowed to eliminate Naxals from the country by March 2026 and asserted that the sacrifice of those killed by the extremists in Chhattisgarh will not go in vain.
 "Amit Shah vows to eliminate Naxals by March 2026 after Chhattisgarh attack")
Taking steps to clear hurdles for US-India civil nuclear ties: NSA Sullivan
Washington and New Delhi have been discussing the supply of US nuclear reactors to energy-hungry India since the mid-2000s
 "Taking steps to clear hurdles for US-India civil nuclear ties: NSA Sullivan")
India, Bangladesh exchange 90 fishermen at maritime boundary amid tension
The operation was the result of mutual efforts of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), West Bengal government and the Indian Coast Guard in maintaining maritime relations between India, Bangladesh
 "India, Bangladesh exchange 90 fishermen at maritime boundary amid tension")
9 killed as Naxals blast security personnel's vehicle in Chhattisgarh
Eight DRG guards were among the nine killed after Naxals blew up their vehicle in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
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India condemns Pak's airstrikes on Afghanistan, blames internal failures
Pakistan carried out airstrikes in certain areas in Afghanistan in what it said was aimed at targeting some terrorist hideouts
 "India condemns Pak's airstrikes on Afghanistan, blames internal failures")
Bangladesh's crime tribunal issues 2nd arrest warrant against Hasina
The warrants relate to two cases involving allegations of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances
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Jaishankar holds talks with US NSA Sullivan, reviews ties in last 4 years
Sullivan is on a visit to India two weeks ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the US
 "Jaishankar holds talks with US NSA Sullivan, reviews ties in last 4 years")
47 personnel killed, 30 injured in attack on Pak army convoy in Turbat
In a statement, BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch said that the attack took place in the Behman area, which is located some eight kilometres from Turbat city
 "47 personnel killed, 30 injured in attack on Pak army convoy in Turbat")
Taiwan detects 7 Chinese military aircraft and vessels near its shores
This incident follows a recent pattern of escalated manoeuvres by China around Taiwan, raising concerns over regional stability
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Bangladesh releases 95 Indian fishermen in reciprocal repatriation
The Indian Coast Guard released 90 Bangladeshi fishermen including 12 rescued from sunken fishing boat 'Kaushik'
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