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Tata Advanced Systems to make wheeled armoured vehicles in Morocco
The platform has been developed by DRDO in collaboration with TASL
 "Tata Advanced Systems to make wheeled armoured vehicles in Morocco")
'No place for terrorism, crucial to stop escalation': PM Modi to Netanyahu
PM Modi said that India is committed to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability
 "'No place for terrorism, crucial to stop escalation': PM Modi to Netanyahu")
Netanyahu tells Iran no part of region out of Israel's reach
"The next stage in the war against Hezbollah will begin soon," Gallant told a meeting of local council heads in northern Israel, according to a statement from his office
 "Netanyahu tells Iran no part of region out of Israel's reach")
Iran not to send forces to Lebanon, Gaza as Israel hints at new ground op
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has reportedly implied that Israel is gearing up for a ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon
 "Iran not to send forces to Lebanon, Gaza as Israel hints at new ground op")
India should not push US for GSP benefits as gains are marginal: GTRI
It also suggested that India should not seeks the resumption of the scheme in the upcoming India-US Commercial Dialogue on October 2
 "India should not push US for GSP benefits as gains are marginal: GTRI")
Govt extends AFSPA in Manipur by another six months, with effect from Oct 1
In a notification, the state government's Home Department said the extension will come into effect from October 1
 "Govt extends AFSPA in Manipur by another six months, with effect from Oct 1")
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh takes charge as new Chief of Air Staff
Born on October 27, 1964, Air Chief Marshal Singh was commissioned into the fighter pilot stream of the Indian Air Force in December 1984
 "Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh takes charge as new Chief of Air Staff")
China's missile intercept test a message for India? Here's what we know
While the precise location and timing of the test was not disclosed, Chinese state media reported the development on the same day that India and China held their 31st meeting on border affairs
 "China's missile intercept test a message for India? Here's what we know")
India, US may sign pact on critical minerals to bolster trade ties
The initial pact on critical minerals would help build supply chains, exchange technical know-how, and promote collaboration between Indian and American businesses in the sector
 "India, US may sign pact on critical minerals to bolster trade ties")
US mission opens additional 250,000 visa appointments for Indian travellers
The US Mission to India has already surpassed one million nonimmigrant visa applications for the second consecutive year, according to the US embassy in New Delhi statement
 "US mission opens additional 250,000 visa appointments for Indian travellers")
Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah's death
As deputy secretary-general, Naim Kassem now is the acting leader of Hezbollah until a replacement for Nasrallah is chosen
 "Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah's death")
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone
The Houthis also continue to launch missiles targeting Israel, drawing retaliatory airstrikes from the Israelis this weekend on the port city of Hodeida
 "Yemen's Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone")
India to stay on high alert at LAC despite progress with China. Here's why
Despite signs that India and China might have made progress in bridging their differences along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, the trust deficit with Beijing reportedly remains high
 "India to stay on high alert at LAC despite progress with China. Here's why")
Manipur DGP asked to secure release of two kidnapped youth: CM Biren Singh
The three, who hail from Thoubal district, were allegedly abducted by armed men in Kangpokpi, a police officer said
 "Manipur DGP asked to secure release of two kidnapped youth: CM Biren Singh")
No Indian radar, Astra missile on Navy's Rafale-M jets? Here's what we know
India and France are nearing the conclusion of a deal for 26 Rafale Marine jets for the Indian Navy, with Paris reportedly providing New Delhi with its final price offer for the aircraft
 "No Indian radar, Astra missile on Navy's Rafale-M jets? Here's what we know")
Ongoing search operations in J&K's Kathua, Rajouri extended to fresh areas
A massive search operation is going on for the third day in Kathua with cordon extending to over a dozen other villages near the scene of Saturday's encounter, the officials said
 "Ongoing search operations in J&K's Kathua, Rajouri extended to fresh areas")
Israel targets power plants, seaport in Yemen; Hezbollah missiles hit Haifa
Meanwhile, tensions also escalated in the Middle East after Hezbollah launched missile strikes targeting Haifa and northern Israel
 "Israel targets power plants, seaport in Yemen; Hezbollah missiles hit Haifa")
Jaishankar reaches Washington DC, to meet counterpart Antony Blinken
The think-tank said amid fast-paced global developments, India's bilateral ties with the US had grown more extensive
 "Jaishankar reaches Washington DC, to meet counterpart Antony Blinken")
Taiwan detects 9 Chinese military aircraft, 4 vessels near its territory
China has increased its military activities near Taiwan, including regular air and naval incursions
 "Taiwan detects 9 Chinese military aircraft, 4 vessels near its territory")
Netanyahu ratchets up challenge to Iran with Hassan Nasrallah death
After a week of appeals from world leaders at UN to avoid all-out war in Middle East, Israel seems to be doing just the opposite, its planes demolishing what Iran and Hezbollah set as red lines
 "Netanyahu ratchets up challenge to Iran with Hassan Nasrallah death")
