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Page 166 - External Affairs & Defence Security

Indian Air Force likely to advise Centre to go for stealth aircraft

Need for such a purchase is based on India's threat assessment in its neighbourhood

Indian Air Force likely to advise Centre to go for stealth aircraft
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 12:21 AM IST

'Nobody can argue with me': Trump on reciprocal tariff talks with PM Modi

Speaking to Fox News' Sean Hannity, Trump recalled his conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that the US would match any tariffs imposed by India on American goods

'Nobody can argue with me': Trump on reciprocal tariff talks with PM Modi
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 12:15 AM IST

India, Malaysia expand defence ties, advance Su-30 upkeep cooperation

The 13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday during Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh's visit to Malaysia, where he co-chaired the discussions

India, Malaysia expand defence ties, advance Su-30 upkeep cooperation
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 11:22 PM IST

Foreign secy Misri briefs Parliamentary body following PM Modi's US visit

Misri assured members of the Standing Committee on External Affairs about the measures being taken by the Indian government to ensure that deportees are not mistreated

Foreign secy Misri briefs Parliamentary body following PM Modi's US visit
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 7:42 PM IST

India-Malaysia joint focus group to tackle new maritime security threats

The meeting was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Lokman Hakim Bin Ali, Secretary General, Ministry of Defence, Malaysia

India-Malaysia joint focus group to tackle new maritime security threats
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 7:15 PM IST

KIIT suicide: Nepal's FM Deuba speaks with Odisha's education minister

Republica daily quoted acting Chief District Officer of Parsa Nishan Raj Gautam as saying that a total of 76 male and 19 female students have reached Nepal via Birgunj border entry point

KIIT suicide: Nepal's FM Deuba speaks with Odisha's education minister
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 7:15 PM IST

Concerned over Pak Army, ISI presence in Bangladesh: Army chief Dwivedi

Recently, the Pakistan army and ISI officials visited very sensitive areas near the Indian border, near the chicken's neck in Bangladesh

Concerned over Pak Army, ISI presence in Bangladesh: Army chief Dwivedi
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 6:42 PM IST

India, Argentina sign agreement to explore lithium, other critical minerals

Senior officials from both sides engaged in discussions on policy frameworks, regulatory aspects, and sustainable mining practices to ensure a mutually beneficial partnership

India, Argentina sign agreement to explore lithium, other critical minerals
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 6:30 PM IST

Govt to allow ambassador-level Taliban post to counter China: Report

Najib Shaheen, a diplomat in his early 30s at the Afghan embassy in Doha, is the main contender for the ambassador-level role in New Delhi, according to officials familiar with the discussions

Govt to allow ambassador-level Taliban post to counter China: Report
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 5:54 PM IST

NIA arrests 3 men for leaking sensitive defence information to Pakistan

As per NIA investigations, they were sharing sensitive information about Indian defence establishments at Karwar Naval Base and Kochi Naval Base

NIA arrests 3 men for leaking sensitive defence information to Pakistan
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 1:43 PM IST

India calls out 'status quoists' opposing expansion of UNSC permanent seats

The Indian envoy referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks at the Summit for the Future in September last year when he has said that reforms is the key to relevance

India calls out 'status quoists' opposing expansion of UNSC permanent seats
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 1:25 PM IST

TCS accused of visa violations by former staffers, company rejects claims

TCS has firmly rejected the accusations, saying, 'we strongly refute these inaccurate allegations by former employees, which have previously been dismissed by multiple courts'

TCS accused of visa violations by former staffers, company rejects claims
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 1:20 PM IST

US invokes Hague Service Convention in Adani bribery probe: What is it?

The US SEC has invoked the Hague Service Convention to serve legal documents to Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani. Here's you need to know about the convention

US invokes Hague Service Convention in Adani bribery probe: What is it?
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 1:18 PM IST

Jaishankar to visit South Africa for G20 foreign ministers' meeting

The minister is expected to hold a few bilateral meetings on the margins of the meet

Jaishankar to visit South Africa for G20 foreign ministers' meeting
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 11:18 AM IST

Efforts to serve complaint on Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani ongoing: US SEC

SEC said that its complaint dated November 20 last year alleges that Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani violated the antifraud provisions

Efforts to serve complaint on Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani ongoing: US SEC
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 9:02 AM IST

India has been victim of terror acts perpetrated by Pakistan: UN envoy

He also emphasised the democratic choice made by the people of Jammu and Kashmir in the legislative Assembly elections

India has been victim of terror acts perpetrated by Pakistan: UN envoy
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 8:44 AM IST

Confident of Indian economy thriving in coming decades: Qatar's Amir

Highlighting the importance of renewable energy cooperation, the Amir underscored its role in shaping future strategies between the two nations

Confident of Indian economy thriving in coming decades: Qatar's Amir
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 7:37 AM IST

President Murmu greets Qatar's Amir, recalls deep ties between two nations

To honour the Amir, President Murmu also hosted a banquet, attended by key dignitaries including the Vice President, Prime Minister, and a high-level delegation from Qatar

President Murmu greets Qatar's Amir, recalls deep ties between two nations
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 7:29 AM IST

PM Modi, Amir of Qatar condemn terrorism, agree to cooperate in fighting it

In a joint statement issued hours after the two leaders held talks here, India and Qatar emphasised the 'importance of dialogue, diplomacy for a peaceful resolution of international disputes'

PM Modi, Amir of Qatar condemn terrorism, agree to cooperate in fighting it
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 7:26 AM IST

Hasina's extradition is Bangladesh interim govt's top priority: Spokesman

He said it was up to the people and political parties of Bangladesh to decide if her fascist Awami League would be able to carry on politics

Hasina's extradition is Bangladesh interim govt's top priority: Spokesman
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 6:40 AM IST