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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
 "India will have more contacts with Ukraine & Russia: EAM Jaishankar")
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
 "China accuses Quad of stirring up conflicts, creating tension in region")
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
 "President Murmu to embark on 6-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand, Timor-Leste")
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
 "Negotiating teams to restart FTA talks with India as soon as possible: UK")
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
 "Govt permits export of 1,000 tonnes non-basmati white rice to Namibia")
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
 "Jaishankar rules out any role for third party in border dispute with China")
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
 "Pakistan makes $27-billion request from China, Saudi and UAE. Here's why")
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)
 "Taiwan detects 16 Chinese aircraft, 14 naval vessels near its territory")
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
 "India, Saudi Arabia hold first High-Level Task Force meeting on investments")
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
 "US to upgrade military command in Japan amid growing concerns over China")
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
 "Quad meet: EAM Jaishankar holds talks with US Secy Blinken in Tokyo")
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
 "US to provide consultancy to India to build UAVs under $3 bn drone deal")
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
 "Maldives President thanks India for strengthening country's fragile economy")
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
 "Amid rising attacks, experts urge reassessment of counter ops in Jammu")
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")
