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South Korean ambassador lauds growing bilateral relations with India
Ambassador highlighted the crucial role of cultural exchanges in bringing the two nations closer
 "South Korean ambassador lauds growing bilateral relations with India")
Vehicle used as IED in Karachi airport explosion carried 80kg explosives
Shah Fahad, a citizen, was listed as the owner of the car, ARY News reported, citing sources investigating the matter
 "Vehicle used as IED in Karachi airport explosion carried 80kg explosives")
China is building world's largest amphibious assault ship. Details here
China's Type 076 amphibious assault ship is significantly larger than the US Navy's America-class vessels and Japan's Izumo-class helicopter carriers
 "China is building world's largest amphibious assault ship. Details here")
PM Modi to visit Laos on Oct 10, 11 for Asean-India, East Asia summits
During the visit, Modi will attend the 21st Asean-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit being hosted by Laos as the current chair of Asean
 "PM Modi to visit Laos on Oct 10, 11 for Asean-India, East Asia summits")
India-Maldives interjoined by shared values of democracy: President Murmu
President Murmu noted that India is one of the top trading partners of Maldives and that there is also potential for taking forward collaboration in field of digital payments and other technologies
 "India-Maldives interjoined by shared values of democracy: President Murmu")
Pakistan rules out bilateral talks with India during Jaishankar's visit
India on Friday announced that Jaishankar would lead a delegation to Pakistan to participate in the SCO summit in Islamabad. However, Jaishankar ruled out chances of bilateral talks
 "Pakistan rules out bilateral talks with India during Jaishankar's visit")
MEA names Sanjeev Singla, Ajit Gupte as ambassadors to France, Germany
Singla presently serves as the Ambassador of India to Israel; Gupte is presently the Ambassador of India to Egypt
 "MEA names Sanjeev Singla, Ajit Gupte as ambassadors to France, Germany")
Outcomes of Muizzu's visit will take ties to new heights: Foreign secy
Misri told reporters that the Maldivian president is accompanied by a large number of cabinet ministers and a business delegation
 "Outcomes of Muizzu's visit will take ties to new heights: Foreign secy")
Will soon launch operations on Lebanon's southern coast, says Israel
The statement told residents south of Lebanon's Awali River to stay off beaches and the sea for their safety
 "Will soon launch operations on Lebanon's southern coast, says Israel")
Hezbollah fires rockets at Haifa, Israel steps up bombings in south Lebanon
Iran-backed Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas, the Palestinian militant group fighting Israel in Gaza, said it targeted a military base south of Haifa with "Fadi 1" missiles
 "Hezbollah fires rockets at Haifa, Israel steps up bombings in south Lebanon")
Two Chinese nationals killed in attack by Baloch suicide bomber in Pak
The attack occurred less than a mile from the airport's main terminal. Authorities briefly suspended all traffic going to the airport
 "Two Chinese nationals killed in attack by Baloch suicide bomber in Pak")
Maldives 1st Lady visits FSSAI office, discusses aspects of food standards
During the meeting, Sajidha Mohamed had an "engaging interaction with India's contact point for the Codex Alimentarius Commission, discussing key aspects of food safety standards
 "Maldives 1st Lady visits FSSAI office, discusses aspects of food standards")
India, Maldives sign currency swap agreements; agree to discuss FTA
India extended two currency swap agreements to the Maldives, including an agreement worth $400 million and another worth Rs 3,000 crore, to help the island nation's access to foreign currency
 "India, Maldives sign currency swap agreements; agree to discuss FTA")
Maldives' Muizzu inks MoUs with India amid shifting diplomatic tone
Economic challenges prompt Maldives to strengthen ties with India, sign Rs 30 billion currency swap agreement
 "Maldives' Muizzu inks MoUs with India amid shifting diplomatic tone")
EAM Jaishankar visiting Pakistan 'good step', says Farooq Abdullah
"Jaishankar ji is going to Pakistan for an SCO meeting. It's a very good step. I hope both countries think along the lines of friendship," Abdullah told PTI here
 "EAM Jaishankar visiting Pakistan 'good step', says Farooq Abdullah")
Gaza war anniversary: All the key players in the Israel-Palestine conflict
The Israel-Palestine conflict involves many players, from militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah to their backer, Iran. Find out what roles they have played in this decades-old conflict
 "Gaza war anniversary: All the key players in the Israel-Palestine conflict")
Hezbollah strikes Israel on Gaza war anniversary; fears grow over Mideast
Hezbollah said it targeted areas north of Haifa with missiles in a second assault later on Monday
 "Hezbollah strikes Israel on Gaza war anniversary; fears grow over Mideast")
Delegates from Indian, Maldivian side exchange five MoUs, says MEA
Muizzu who arrived in India on Sunday on a five-day visit was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier today
 "Delegates from Indian, Maldivian side exchange five MoUs, says MEA")
Will continue cooperation for capacity building of Maldives forces: PM
Following the talks, India today granted Maldives a USD100 million Treasury bills roll over, in addition to both sides inking a USD 400 million and Rs 3,000 crore currency swap agreement
 "Will continue cooperation for capacity building of Maldives forces: PM")
As fighter aircraft fleet dips below 1965 level, Air Chief vows measures
The Indian Air Force is currently operating with 31 squadrons, the lowest count since 1965, when India was engaged in war with Pakistan
 "As fighter aircraft fleet dips below 1965 level, Air Chief vows measures")