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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")
RuPay launch in Maldives, new runaway at airport to ease transaction
India has always been the first responder in the Maldives during times of crisis
 "RuPay launch in Maldives, new runaway at airport to ease transaction")
India reduces local remedies exhaustion period to 3 years for UAE investors
The treaty signed between India and the UAE in February has been enforced from August 31 this year, a finance ministry statement said.
 "India reduces local remedies exhaustion period to 3 years for UAE investors")
Russian hypersonic missile hit 'area of' major air base, says Ukraine
Missile debris also fell onto an open area in the central Shevchenkivskyi district and damaged the roof of a car in the southern Kyiv district of Holosiivskyi
 "Russian hypersonic missile hit 'area of' major air base, says Ukraine")
IAF downs Chinese spy balloon: What is China up to and what is India doing?
An IAF Rafale jet recently shot down a Chinese balloon using a missile at an altitude of nearly 55,000 feet on the eastern front near China
 "IAF downs Chinese spy balloon: What is China up to and what is India doing?")
India, Maldives sign currency swap agreement, to initiate talks on FTA
Muizzu, who is on a four-day state visit, held talks with Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House here
 "India, Maldives sign currency swap agreement, to initiate talks on FTA")
'There is one India', says Canada amid strained ties over Khalistan issue
'Canada's policy is clear that India's territorial integrity must be respected. There's one India,' said Deputy Foreign Minister of Canada David Morrison
 "'There is one India', says Canada amid strained ties over Khalistan issue")
PM Modi holds talks with Maldives President, focusing on strengthening ties
The meeting was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh among other delegates
 "PM Modi holds talks with Maldives President, focusing on strengthening ties")
From China to security: Maldives' Muizzu tries to address India's concerns
While this is his first official state visit to New Delhi, it marks Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's second visit to India, following his attendance at PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony in June
 "From China to security: Maldives' Muizzu tries to address India's concerns")
Security forces recover arms and ammunition from Manipur's Kakching
On October 5, Manipur Police and Assam Rifles from Khengmol Hill in Churachandpur District recovered ammunition
 "Security forces recover arms and ammunition from Manipur's Kakching")
IAF's aerobatic prowess in Chennai steals hearts, five spectators die
Over 30 people were rushed to nearby government hospitals with symptoms of dehydration
 "IAF's aerobatic prowess in Chennai steals hearts, five spectators die")
Taiwan detects 27 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels around territory
China has increased its military activities near Taiwan, including regular air and naval incursions into Taiwan's ADIZ
 "Taiwan detects 27 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels around territory")
Indian Air Force paint Chennai sky blue during 92nd-anniversary celebration
The Chief Guest for the event was MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, along with senior officers from the Defence Forces
 "Indian Air Force paint Chennai sky blue during 92nd-anniversary celebration")
Indian Navy ships on 4-day long-range training deployment arrives in Muscat
The port call on October 5 further signifies strengthening of existing defence relations between India and Oman in maritime domain, said a statement from Ministry of Defence on Sunday
 "Indian Navy ships on 4-day long-range training deployment arrives in Muscat")
'Israeli air strikes batter Beirut in heaviest bombardment so far'
During the night, the blasts sent booms across Beirut and sparked flashes of red and white for nearly 30 minutes visible from several kilometres away
 "'Israeli air strikes batter Beirut in heaviest bombardment so far'")
Odisha CM on 3-day visit to Delhi to attend meet on Maoist-related issues
Majhi is scheduled to attend a review meeting on Maoist-related issues organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday morning, officials said
 "Odisha CM on 3-day visit to Delhi to attend meet on Maoist-related issues")
EAM meets President Muizzu, appreciates his commitment to enhance ties
Sharing pictures with Muizzu, Jaishankar on X wrote, "Pleased to call on President Mohamed Muizzu today at the start of his State Visit to India."
 "EAM meets President Muizzu, appreciates his commitment to enhance ties")
UN like 'old company', not entirely keeping up with market: EAM Jaishankar
Jaishankar took part in the interactive session on 'India and the Globe' and spoke of India's role and challenges amid changing global dynamics
 "UN like 'old company', not entirely keeping up with market: EAM Jaishankar")
Maldives President Muizzu arrives in New Delhi for first bilateral visit
During this visit, President Muizzu will hold meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials
 "Maldives President Muizzu arrives in New Delhi for first bilateral visit")
19 killed in Israeli airstrike on mosque as it bombards Gaza, Beirut
At least 1,400 Lebanese, including civilians, medics and Hezbollah fighters, have been killed and 1.2 million driven from their homes in less than two weeks
 "19 killed in Israeli airstrike on mosque as it bombards Gaza, Beirut")