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New advanced Chinese submarine may be in the works. Here's what we know

The new Chinese submarine could be an advanced variant of an existing class of conventionally-powered vessels that are also being built for Pakistan

28 people killed in terror attacks, 24 encounters in J&K this year: MHA

Rai shared data that mentions that a total of 14 security personnel and 14 civilians were killed up to July 21 this year, while the number of killings was 44 in 2023

FTA talks with Japan, Korea, Asean moving slow, India still pursuing: Goyal

Goyal added that the Modi government signed four free-trade pacts (Australia, Mauritius, EFTA, and the UAE) after holding a series of consultations with stakeholders

Navy's new Scorpene subs to have made in India 'heart': French Naval Group

Based on the present plan, the heart of the submarine, which is the combat system will be an indigenous one from Bharat Electronics Limited based on French architecture

Search operation launched in J&K after suspicious movement in Poonch region

The two armed suspects, dressed in black, were seen moving in Salampura village near Dehra Ki Gali late Monday night

Chinese bridge on Pangong lake operational, to be used by PLA troops, tanks

The Chinese bridge connects the two banks of the Pangong Tso lake in Eastern Ladakh and will help Chinese troops and tanks to access areas on the lake's southern banks

India, Japan have set $42 billion investment target by 2027: S Jaishankar

'There are currently 1,400 Japanese companies operating in India, and we aim to increase this number,' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a Quad press briefing

Reduction of corporate tax in Budget will promote India-US trade: Ex-CEA

Professor Krishnamurthy Subramanian said that the removal of Angel Tax would be significant for India's startup ecosystem and encourage investments from outside

MoD, NSE sign agreement to help MSMEs, emerging firms in defence sector

It intends to facilitate MSMEs in the defence sector to raise productive capital for their growth plan efficiently and transparently through the NSE platform 'NSE Emerge'

Indian Embassy in Lebanon issues travel advisory for Indian citizens

According to Israeli authorities, it was the deadliest attack on an Israeli target along the country's northern border since the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah began

Budget Frontlines: Over a million-strong CAPF, the Centre's invisible army

Central armed police forces provide the government an option before the Army's deployment. They are not paramilitary, but armed police forces, activated in crises

Only Quad can ensure freedom, stability in Indo-Pacific region: Jaishankar

In his opening statement at the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting here, Jaishankar said Quad members have significant additional responsibilities

India will have more contacts with Ukraine & Russia: EAM Jaishankar

S Jaishankar said considering the gravity of the situation, it is important for countries who are in touch with both Russia and Ukraine as not many are actually talking to the two sides

China accuses Quad of stirring up conflicts, creating tension in region

In a loud and clear message to China, the Quad foreign ministers in Tokyo called for upholding the free and open rules-based international order and respecting the principle of freedom

President Murmu to embark on 6-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand, Timor-Leste

Murmu's first destination will be Fiji where she will hold meetings with President Katonivere and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka

Negotiating teams to restart FTA talks with India as soon as possible: UK

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) said it also plans to publish a trade strategy which aligns with government's industrial strategy, enhances economic security and supports net zero ambitions

Govt permits export of 1,000 tonnes non-basmati white rice to Namibia

The country has earlier also allowed such exports to countries like Nepal, Cameroon, Cote D' Ivore, Guinea, Malaysia, Philippines, and Seychelles

Jaishankar rules out any role for third party in border dispute with China

Jaishankar, who is here to attend a Quad foreign ministerial meeting, also said that India's relationship with China is not good and it's not doing well

Pakistan makes $27-billion request from China, Saudi and UAE. Here's why

Pakistan's finance minister recently acknowledged difficulties faced by all segments of society because of high interest rates, energy prices, increased tax burden, and currency devaluation

Govt okays procurement of navigation system for armoured fighting vehicles

The acquisition proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) that was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh