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India, Pakistan armies hold flag meeting in Poonch on border management
Indian Army officials also raised the issue of infiltration attempts, ceasefire violations, and IED blasts with their counterparts and lodged a protest with them
 "India, Pakistan armies hold flag meeting in Poonch on border management")
Fresh arrest warrant issued against Sheikh Hasina, daughter in graft case
On Thursday, Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib accepted the charge sheet submitted by the Anti-Corruption Commission
 "Fresh arrest warrant issued against Sheikh Hasina, daughter in graft case")
Building future-ready defence ecosystem 'necessity', says Rajnath Singh
He further said that the Armed Forces must operate jointly and remain future-ready in today's ever-evolving multi-domain environment
 "Building future-ready defence ecosystem 'necessity', says Rajnath Singh")
Tahawwur Rana extradition: Who is he and what's his role in 26/11 attacks?
Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana extradited to India for aiding 26/11 attacks; accused of helping David Headley plan reconnaissance missions in Mumbai
 "Tahawwur Rana extradition: Who is he and what's his role in 26/11 attacks?")
Centre appoints Narender Mann to conduct 26/11 trial against Tahawwur Rana
Narender Mann appointed Special Public Prosecutor for Mumbai attacks; to represent agency in Delhi courts for three years or until trial concludes
Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft sorties, 6 naval vessels near territory
In light of the heightened Chinese military activity around Taiwan, the G7 Foreign Ministers, along with the High Representative of the European Union, expressed concern
 "Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft sorties, 6 naval vessels near territory")
Tahawwur Rana not in US BOP custody, extradition to India imminent
According to information on the website of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Rana is Not in BOP Custody as of April 8, 2025
 "Tahawwur Rana not in US BOP custody, extradition to India imminent")
Khalilur Rahman redesignated as National Security Advisor of Bangladesh
Dr Rahman will retain his functions as the High Representative for the Rohingya issue and assist the Chief Adviser in the discharge of his responsibilities regarding the Bangladesh Defence Ministry
 "Khalilur Rahman redesignated as National Security Advisor of Bangladesh")
India, Slovakia must boost ties in film production, entertainment: Murmu
She also underlined the need to promote Slovakia as a filming destination and a partner in joint film production
 "India, Slovakia must boost ties in film production, entertainment: Murmu")
Slovakia 'fully' backs India's bid to become new permanent member of UNSC
President Murmu acknowledged Slovakia's "unwavering support" in evacuating Indian students from Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, strengthening the bond between the two nations
 "Slovakia 'fully' backs India's bid to become new permanent member of UNSC")
India too big to be used by US against China, says economist Jeffrey Sachs
Jeffrey Sachs warns India against US geopolitical strategies amid trade war triggered by Trump tariffs
 "India too big to be used by US against China, says economist Jeffrey Sachs")
Russia invites PM Modi for Victory Day Parade; Rajnath Singh may attend
Russia's Tass news agency quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko as saying that Modi has been invited to attend the celebrations
 "Russia invites PM Modi for Victory Day Parade; Rajnath Singh may attend")
CCS clears 26 Rafale-M for Navy in Rs 63,000 cr, biggest-ever jet deal
These French fighter jets will be deployed on INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier
 "CCS clears 26 Rafale-M for Navy in Rs 63,000 cr, biggest-ever jet deal")
India scraps transshipment facility for Bangladesh's third-country exports
Indian exporters, mainly from the apparel sector, had earlier urged the government to withdraw this facility to the neighbouring country
 "India scraps transshipment facility for Bangladesh's third-country exports")
India's disaster response experience makes it key to Myanmar quake aid: UN
Sajjad Mohammad Sajid, Head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Myanmar, praised India's rapid deployment of resources
 "India's disaster response experience makes it key to Myanmar quake aid: UN")
India approves ₹63,000 crore deal with France to procure 26 Rafale Marine jets
The Rafale-M jets will be deployed on INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya, with the first batch expected by 2029 and full induction by 2031
India-China ties moving in positive direction, more to be done: Jaishankar
Following a series of diplomatic and military talks, the two sides withdrew their troops from several friction along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh
 "India-China ties moving in positive direction, more to be done: Jaishankar")
Russia invites PM Modi to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9
Russia has invited leaders of several friendly nations to attend this year's Victory Day parade
 "Russia invites PM Modi to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9")
India aims to negotiate US trade deal by fall: Jaishankar on Trump tariffs
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar noted that as every country is tariffed, each is fashioning its own strategy to deal with the US
 "India aims to negotiate US trade deal by fall: Jaishankar on Trump tariffs")
India ends trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh's third-country exports
The facility had enabled smooth trade flows for Bangladesh's exports to countries like Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar. It was provided by India to Bangladesh in June 2020