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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
 "Govt okays procurement of navigation system for armoured fighting vehicles")
Balochistan: Pakistani forces kill 3 protesters, block major roads
Amnesty International calls on Pakistani authorities to immediately lift internet shutdown in Balochistan and allow peaceful protests
 "Balochistan: Pakistani forces kill 3 protesters, block major roads")
Taiwan detects 16 Chinese aircraft, 14 naval vessels near its territory
According to the Ministry, 13 of the PLA aircraft breached the median line, entering Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)
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India, Saudi Arabia hold first High-Level Task Force meeting on investments
he two sides reviewed the discussions held between the technical teams of the task force, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office here said
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US to upgrade military command in Japan amid growing concerns over China
The two countries agreed Sunday to upgrade the command functions of the US forces in Japan for better coordination of the US-Japan bilateral alliance
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Quad meet: EAM Jaishankar holds talks with US Secy Blinken in Tokyo
Jaishankar and Blinken are in Tokyo to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the four-nation grouping Quad or Quadrilateral coalition on Monday
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US to provide consultancy to India to build UAVs under $3 bn drone deal
India and the US have been holding discussions for the MQ-9B Predator drone deal for the last few years, under which the three services will get the 31 drones
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Russia Navy Day: President Putin greets Navy personnel onboard INS Tabar
The tradition to hold the Main Naval Parade in St Petersburg is "to honour glorious victories of the Navy that made a substantial contribution to defending the Fatherland" emerged in 2017
 "Russia Navy Day: President Putin greets Navy personnel onboard INS Tabar")
Maldives President thanks India for strengthening country's fragile economy
Muizzu came to power last year on an anti-India campaign plank seeking the removal of around 80 Indian military personnel operating helicopters
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Amid rising attacks, experts urge reassessment of counter ops in Jammu
Jammu region has witnessed a series of violent incidents over the past few week
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Jammu-Kashmir terror attack: One soldier killed, several injured in Kupwara
The Jammu region, which saw relative peace from 2005 to 2021, is experiencing a surge in terrorist activities over the past few months
 "Jammu-Kashmir terror attack: One soldier killed, several injured in Kupwara")
Govt moves over 2,000 BSF personnel from Odisha to terror-hit Jammu
The troops of these two units are expected to be based in Samba and near the Jammu-Punjab border
 "Govt moves over 2,000 BSF personnel from Odisha to terror-hit Jammu")
Army foils attack by Pak's Border Action Team in J-K's Kupwara, 1 killed
The BAT generally comprises special forces personnel of the Pakistan Army and terrorists
 "Army foils attack by Pak's Border Action Team in J-K's Kupwara, 1 killed")
Three army personnel injured in exchange of fire in J-K's Kupwara
Further details are awaited as the operation is ongoing, the officials added
Jaishankar, Lavrov exchange views on ways to further boost bilateral ties
Jaishankar is in the capital of the Laos People's Democratic Republic to participate in the meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
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India and US sign first-ever deal for retrieval of antique objects
Interacting with the press later, Shekhawat said it is a general agreement that will allow "smooth repatriation" of historic artefact from the US to India
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: MP to UP, 6 states announce job quotas for Agniveers
The Odisha government on Friday announced a 10 per cent quota and five years of age relaxation for Agniveers in the state's uninformed services
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India has highest trade deficit with China, gap narrowing: Piyush Goyal
It may also be noted that from 2004-05 to 2013-14, trade deficit grew by approximately 24.8 times while it grew only by 1.75 times from 2014-15 to 23-24, Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said
 "India has highest trade deficit with China, gap narrowing: Piyush Goyal")
25 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas: India Post releases commemorative stamp
This stamp not only honours the valour of our troops but also serves as a powerful reminder of their heroism and the spirit of national pride, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said
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Rahul meets Vietnamese Ambassador to India, condoles Phu Trong's demise
Gandhi on Friday met Vietnamese Ambassador to India Nguyen Thanh Hai and condoled Trong's demise
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