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CDS Gen Chauhan holds talks with Maldivian military commander Hilmy

The talks between the two top military officials came a day after India and the Maldives held fifth round of defence dialogue which decided to expedite implementation of the ongoing defence project

World looking at more sharpened contestation between US, China: Jaishankar

In a virtual address at the FPCI Global Town hall, Jaishankar, delving into major geopolitical developments, said the world is looking at a more "sharpened contestation" between the US and China

BSF DG visits forward areas along LoC to review operational preparedness

Chawdhary visited the forward locations along the LoC in the Kupwara district where he was briefed about the security situation and operational preparedness of the unit deployed there

Major terror attack foiled in Pak's Punjab, over 30 terrorists arrested

Punjab police have registered 32 cases against the terrorists and shifted them to an unknown location, according to the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police

Taiwan detects 9 PLA military aircraft, 7 naval vessels around territory

In response to China's military action, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems

India successfully tests Agni-4 ballistic missile off Odisha coast

The successful test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command

India, Maldives hold fresh defence dialogue focusing on Indian Ocean

The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge of the top office last November

Vaishnaw holds discussions on cooperation in railways, IT during Japan tour

Vaishnaw said he discussed enhancing railway cooperation, promoting economic growth and deepening cultural ties with Saito. The meeting with Saito took place on Thursday

Conflict in West Asia resulting in disruptions in trade flow: Jaishankar

There were spate of attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea by Houthi militants earlier this year apparently in response to Israel's military operation in Gaza

Naval ship Tabar participates in India-France mega naval exercise 'Varuna'

In addition to INS Tabar, the Indian Navy was represented by the ship borne helicopters at the exercise

Flashback to 1965: The war and the Indian Army's near capture of Lahore

On September 6, 1965, the Indian Army's surprise attack on Lahore marked a pivotal moment in the Indo-Pakistani War. Here are the events leading up to this offensive and the war's aftermath

Hasina must stay silent till Bangladesh seeks her extradition, says Yunus

Yunus stressed that while Bangladesh values strong ties with India, New Delhi must move beyond the narrative that portrays every other political party except Awami League as Islamist

Israel, India improve security ties via cooperation against drone threats

Throughout the seminar, nine Israeli defence companies showcased advanced technologies to counter the drone threat

UK, India launch major Infrastructure Financing Bridge to strengthen ties

This committee will oversee the implementation of the initiative, focusing on projects such as national highways, regional rapid transport systems, and renewable energy ventures

Om Birla stresses Parliamentary exchanges between India-UAE to boost ties

Mentioning the strong possibilities of cooperation in technology, innovation, and investment in India, Birla opined that due to collective efforts, India has become the fifth largest economy in world

PM Modi's Brunei, Singapore visit significant step in Act East policy: EAM

Notably, PM Modi announced that the ties between India and Brunei have been elevated to level of Enhanced Partnership. This was the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei

Attacks on Hindus not communal, issue exaggerated, says Bangladesh's Yunus

He suggested that the attacks were not communal, but a fallout of a political upheaval as there is a perception that most Hindus supported the now-deposed Awami League regime

EU committed to stronger cooperation with India in Indo-Pacific, says envoy

The EU envoy to New Delhi described the Indo-Pacific as a "vital hub" of strategic importance to both India and the EU in view of the region's role in the maritime supply chains

PM Modi hails nation, says India wants to make its own 'Singapores'

Modi flew to Singapore on Wednesday after wrapping his visit to Brunei, the first bilateral visit there by an Indian prime minister

India to develop strict checks to avoid Chinese parts in military drones

An 'appropriate methodology' with the necessary technical evaluation criteria is being devised to prevent the inclusion of Chinese parts and electronics in these drones