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Baloch militants claim killing 50 hostages from Pakistan train hijacking
Government officials say 190 of them have been rescued so far. The militants say all the passengers detained are security officials and all civilians have been freed
 "Baloch militants claim killing 50 hostages from Pakistan train hijacking")
Defence ministry inks ₹2,906 cr contract with BEL for transportable radar
The radar has been indigenously designed and developed by Electronics and Radar Development Establishment of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
 "Defence ministry inks ₹2,906 cr contract with BEL for transportable radar")
Why ex-Balochistan CM Akhtar Mengal thinks Pakistan has lost the province
Former Balochistan CM Akhtar Mengal has declared that Pakistan has lost control over Balochistan, blaming state oppression and rising insurgency for the crisis
 "Why ex-Balochistan CM Akhtar Mengal thinks Pakistan has lost the province")
Watch: Moment Baloch separatists hijacked Jaffar Express in Pakistan
Pakistan train hijack: Pakistani security forces have successfully rescued over 150 passengers so far
 "Watch: Moment Baloch separatists hijacked Jaffar Express in Pakistan")
Cong, DMK protest in Lok Sabha over renewable project near Indo-Pak border
Asking a supplementary during Question Hour, Manish Tewari of the Congress said national security and energy security have to go hand in hand
 "Cong, DMK protest in Lok Sabha over renewable project near Indo-Pak border")
India signs 8 MoUs with Mauritius; to assist in new Parliament project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would support the construction of a new Parliament building in the island nation
 "India signs 8 MoUs with Mauritius; to assist in new Parliament project")
PIL in HC challenges MEA, Indian embassy in Oman for consular services
The petition argues that the RFP mandates service providers to charge a single contract price for application filing and support services, irrespective of whether applicants utilize services
 "PIL in HC challenges MEA, Indian embassy in Oman for consular services")
India steel chief downplays impact of Trump tariffs on industry exports
Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports that took effect on Wednesday
 "India steel chief downplays impact of Trump tariffs on industry exports")
Pakistan train hijack: 27 separatists killed, 155 passengers rescued
The Jaffar Express, carrying 400 passengers, was enroute from Quetta to Peshawar when Balochistan Liberation Army militants intercepted it in a tunnel near the terrains of Gudalar and Piru Kunri
 "Pakistan train hijack: 27 separatists killed, 155 passengers rescued")
India, Mauritius look to enhance ties with a maritime security deal
The white shipping agreement will also help India to keep a closer watch on the Western Indian Ocean
 "India, Mauritius look to enhance ties with a maritime security deal")
Bangladesh seizes Sheikh Hasina's family's properties, freezes 124 accounts
Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Ghalib issued the order on Tuesday following an application by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)
 "Bangladesh seizes Sheikh Hasina's family's properties, freezes 124 accounts")
No boundaries for India-Mauritius ties, will work for our people: PM Modi
Expressing gratitude to the Mauritius government for the grand welcome, PM Modi said it's not just a political visit but an opportunity to meet one's family
 "No boundaries for India-Mauritius ties, will work for our people: PM Modi")
Mauritius PM hosts state dinner for PM Modi, says honoured by his visit
Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam welcomed Prime Minister Modi to the country's National Day celebrations, expressing his pride and gratitude for Modi's presence
 "Mauritius PM hosts state dinner for PM Modi, says honoured by his visit")
16 terrorists killed, 104 passengers rescued in Pakistan train attack
The Jaffar Express, carrying approximately 500 passengers in nine bogies, was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar when armed men intercepted it in a tunnel
 "16 terrorists killed, 104 passengers rescued in Pakistan train attack")
US resumes military aid as Ukraine says it is open to 30-day ceasefire
The Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine, and Kyiv signaled that it was open to a 30-day ceasefire, pending Moscow's agreement
 "US resumes military aid as Ukraine says it is open to 30-day ceasefire")
Top global intelligence czars to meet in India for crucial talks on Mar 16
The conclave of the security and intelligence chiefs is expected to bring together heads and deputy heads of the intelligence and security organisations of around 20 nations
 "Top global intelligence czars to meet in India for crucial talks on Mar 16")
Mirwaiz Farooq condemns ban on J-K groups, says truth won't be silenced
He said the move seems part of the continuation of the policy of intimidation and disempowerment that is being followed viz-a-viz J&K since August 2019
 "Mirwaiz Farooq condemns ban on J-K groups, says truth won't be silenced")
PM Modi receives Mauritius's highest honour, first Indian to get award
The honour was announced by Mauritius' Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam, as the island nation celebrated its National Day
 "PM Modi receives Mauritius's highest honour, first Indian to get award")
Sakthi, Diamond form joint venture to manufacture trainer aircraft in Hisar
As part of this arrangement, Sakthi will manufacture 200 aircraft exclusively for ACI
 "Sakthi, Diamond form joint venture to manufacture trainer aircraft in Hisar")
Pakistan train hijack: BLA kills 6, takes 100+ security personnel hostage
The group claimed that all civilian passengers (out of the total 450) - including women, children, the elderly, and Baloch citizens - were released unharmed and provided with a safe passage
