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PM Modi holds talks with Greece counterpart to strengthen bilateral ties
An official statement said on Saturday that the two leaders reiterated their firm commitment to further strengthening the India-Greece strategic partnership
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Jaishankar to visit Australia, S'pore from Nov 3-8; to attend Asean event
Jaishankar will co-chair the 15th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue (FMFD) with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
 "Jaishankar to visit Australia, S'pore from Nov 3-8; to attend Asean event")
Patrolling started in Depsang, to begin soon in Demchok: Rajnath Singh
Singh claimed that the number of attacks taking place in the valley have been reduced compared to the earlier times
 "Patrolling started in Depsang, to begin soon in Demchok: Rajnath Singh")
China's PLA Navy holds historic dual aircraft carrier exercises in SC Sea
This milestone reflects China's ambition to enhance its naval capabilities
 "China's PLA Navy holds historic dual aircraft carrier exercises in SC Sea")
Two terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Anantnag
The encounter broke out after security forces initiated an anti-terrorist operation in the Halkan Gali area
 "Two terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Anantnag")
Jaishankar, Thai counterpart discusses bilateral ties, mutual cooperation
Jaishankar said Sangiampongsa's visit for the Royal Kathina ceremony exemplifies the longstanding historical and cultural relations
 "Jaishankar, Thai counterpart discusses bilateral ties, mutual cooperation")
Encounter breaks out between forces, terrorists in Srinagar's Khanyar
Indian Army on Saturday said that terrorists opened fire on security personnel and escaped into the jungle
 "Encounter breaks out between forces, terrorists in Srinagar's Khanyar")
Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Bandipora
The security forces also conducted cordon and search operations in the Khanyar area of Srinagar
US sanctions 15 Indian cos for supporting Russia's military-industrial base
As per the list released by the Department of Treasury, the India-based companies are Abhar Technologies and Services Private Limited; Denvas Services Private Limited among others
 "US sanctions 15 Indian cos for supporting Russia's military-industrial base")
1989-batch IAS officer Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as Defence Secretary
Prior to this, Singh held the post of secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
 "1989-batch IAS officer Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as Defence Secretary")
Centre designates Assam's Darranga as authorised immigration check post
This designation allows for the entry into and exit from India for all classes of passengers with valid travel documents, following sub-rule (b) of rule 3 of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 195
 "Centre designates Assam's Darranga as authorised immigration check post")
Israeli strikes kill 25 persons in central Gaza, 13 people in Lebanon
16 people had initially been reported killed in 2 strikes on Thursday on the Gaza Strip's central Nuseirat refugee camp, but officials from the Al-Aqsa hospital said bodies continued to be brouught in
 "Israeli strikes kill 25 persons in central Gaza, 13 people in Lebanon")
India-US forces to commence 'Exercise Vajra Prahar' from Nov 2-22 in Idaho
'Exercise Vajra Prahar' is scheduled to be conducted from November 2-22 at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho in the US
 "India-US forces to commence 'Exercise Vajra Prahar' from Nov 2-22 in Idaho")
North Korea claims 'world's strongest' missile; experts doubt its usability
Experts say the photos show the ICBM and its launch vehicle are both oversized, raising a serious question about their wartime mobility and survivability
 "North Korea claims 'world's strongest' missile; experts doubt its usability")
Adani Power cuts power supply to Bangladesh by 50% over outstanding bills
Earlier, the Adani company wrote to the power secretary asking the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) to clear its outstanding dues by October 30
 "Adani Power cuts power supply to Bangladesh by 50% over outstanding bills")
Indian Army begins patrolling in eastern Ladakh's Demchok: Report
Indian and Chinese troops exchanged sweets at several border points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the occasion of Diwali on Thursday
 "Indian Army begins patrolling in eastern Ladakh's Demchok: Report")
China flexes naval might, reveals 2 new jets and dual-aircraft carrier ops
Indian Navy also conducted dual-aircraft carrier operations in June last year, involving INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant
 "China flexes naval might, reveals 2 new jets and dual-aircraft carrier ops")
Senior bureaucrat Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as defence secretary
Before taking charge, Singh laid a wreath and paid homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial
 "Senior bureaucrat Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as defence secretary")
India, US to take part in exercise Vajra Prahar 2024 to boost military ties
The 14th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise, Vajra Prahar 2023, was conducted at the Joint Training Node in Umroi on November 21, 2023, as reported by the Ministry of Defence
China adapts Meta's AI model for military use amid US security concerns
The research signals that military analysts within China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) are exploring open-source LLMs, especially those from Meta, as potential tools for defence-related application
