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Sheikh Hasina's ousted regime carried out extrajudicial killings: UN report

The findings, drawn from a probe into events between July and August 15, estimate that approximately 1,400 demonstrators were fatally shot, with children accounting for 12-to-13% of casualties

Safran and BEL forge partnership for manufacturing HAMMER weapon in India

HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) is a combat-proven weapon system known for its high accuracy and modular design making it adaptable for multiple platforms

Aero India 2025: Defence secy meets with leading global aerospace companies

These meetings focused on advancing strategic partnerships, technology transfer, and future opportunities in the aerospace and defence sectors

Taiwan detects 30 Chinese military aircraft, 7 vessels around territory

In recent weeks, China had visibly increased its capacity to conduct amphibious assaults on Taiwan's beaches

Aero India 2025: Military gadgets for civilian use compete for attention

Usha-Urja's 'wind turbine' makes use of what looks like two split open PVC pipes twisted into an awkward shape onto a base that can be expanded

'Just not confident': IAF chief 'frustrated' with HAL over Tejas jets delay

During an inspection at the air show, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh conveyed his dissatisfaction to officials from HAL, expressing a lack of confidence in the state-run aerospace firm

India to share list of 12 US-based gangsters with Washington on PM's visit

The list includes high-profile criminals such as Anmol Bishnoi and Goldy Brar, both of whom are linked to major organised crime networks operating in India

Govt plans Rs 5 lakh fine, up to 5 yr jail for illegal entry under new bill

Stricter measures for foreign nationals entering India are part of the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha

Trump admin prioritising relations with India: Ex-White House official

These remarks were made by Lisa Curtis ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the White House for a bilateral meeting with President Trump

Greek min calls for Indian military presence in Mediterranean, Red Sea

Dendias also said that India's military presence in these areas would benefit not only Europe but the whole world

85% of acquisition by Army indigenous in nature: Chief General Dwivedi

General Dwivedi emphasised the importance of collaboration with the Indian industry to achieve this goal

India, Israel share warm ties beyond strategic partnership: Knesset speaker

Recalling his visit to India in March 2023, the speaker said it was not accidental that he chose India as his first overseas destination for a visit

BrahMos supersonic missile is generating interest globally: DRDO chief

DRDO Chairperson Samir V Kamat said that Indonesia has expressed interest in the BrahMos, along with other countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia

Rajnath holds bilateral talks with ministers of Armenia, Malawi, Madagascar

Rajnath Singh met Suren Papikyan, MoD Armenia; Monica Chang' Anamuno, MoD Malawi; and Lieutenant General Sahivelo Lala Monja Delphin, Minister of Armed Forces of Madagascar

Digital era calls for 'trust, transparency': EAM at India-France CEO Forum

Partnerships have a real meaning only when they get translated on the ground, and that responsibility rests largely with business, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said

Trump-Modi summit can be a huge win-win for both sides: USIBC's Atul Keshap

Atul Keshap emphasised the immense potential of the US-India relationship, stating that 'few countries are as well placed as America and India to row together in 2025 and beyond'

FCPA suspension may delay legal action against Adani Group in US: Experts

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the DOJ to halt all prosecutions of Americans accused of bribing foreign officials

HAL order book to hit Rs 2.5 trn in FY26; exports remain a challenge: CMD

At Aero India 2025, HAL CMD DK Sunil assures delivery of 11 LCA Mk-1A aircraft by the end of FY26

We are more than happy to collaborate with India on IMEC project: Israel

An agreement was signed by India, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the US and some other G20 partners for the corridor

AI Summit adds another aspect to India-France strategic ties: Foreign secy

In his address at the summit, Modi made a strong case for collective efforts to establish a global framework for artificial intelligence (AI) based on open source which enhances trust, transparency