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Not aware of any discussion between PM Modi, Trump on Oct 15: MEA
"To the best of our knowledge, I am not aware of any conversation between PM Modi and President Trump yesterday," Jaiswal told reporters in New Delhi
 "Not aware of any discussion between PM Modi, Trump on Oct 15: MEA")
Our cooperation in line with India's national interest, says Russian envoy
Alipov's comments came shortly after the remarks by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, who emphasised that India's energy policies are shaped entirely by the need to protect consumer interests
 "Our cooperation in line with India's national interest, says Russian envoy")
Rajnath hails DRDO for developing military combat parachute system
Earlier, the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat free-fall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet
 "Rajnath hails DRDO for developing military combat parachute system")
Egyptian foreign minister arrives in Delhi for 1st India-Egypt dialogue
The meeting presents an opportunity for both countries to review the progress made in implementing the India-Egypt Strategic Partnership
 "Egyptian foreign minister arrives in Delhi for 1st India-Egypt dialogue")
Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya arrives in New Delhi on maiden visit
The visit continues the tradition of regular and close engagement between the two countries, strengthening the deep-rooted bonds of friendship
 "Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya arrives in New Delhi on maiden visit")
India backs two-state solution at NAM meet on Palestine in Kampala
Minister of State for External Affairs highlighted India's ongoing development cooperation and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people
 "India backs two-state solution at NAM meet on Palestine in Kampala")
India proposes supplying Akash missile system to Brazil during talks
During the meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin 'identified priority areas' for joint work
 "India proposes supplying Akash missile system to Brazil during talks")
Modi government's packed diplomatic calendar signals intensified outreach
New Delhi hosts a flurry of high-level visits from Sri Lanka, Brazil, and others as India prepares for Putin, Albanese, and Macron's trips amid global trade and security shifts.
 "Modi government's packed diplomatic calendar signals intensified outreach")
Alckmin meets Rajnath, to hold trade meeting with Piyush Goyal on Oct 16
He is also scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Oil Minister Hardeep Puri. Alckmin is set to attend the India- Brazil Business Forum, the Ministry of External Affairs said
 "Alckmin meets Rajnath, to hold trade meeting with Piyush Goyal on Oct 16")
India-EU free trade talks enter final stage, says commerce secretary
As talks intensify, some officials from the EU are expected to visit New Delhi next month to carry forward the discussions
 "India-EU free trade talks enter final stage, says commerce secretary")
Raids at premises of terror associates in Srinagar to dismantle network
The coordinated search operations were conducted across various areas of Srinagar, targeting individuals involved in facilitating, aiding, or abetting terror-related activities
 "Raids at premises of terror associates in Srinagar to dismantle network")
COAS General Dwivedi meets Vietnamese army dy chief to boost defence ties
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations Training and Coordination Conference (UNTCC) in New Delhi
 "COAS General Dwivedi meets Vietnamese army dy chief to boost defence ties")
India, Panama form 20-member inter-parliamentary group to boost ties
Earlier in September this year, on the sidelines of the UNGA Meeting, Panama President Jose Raul Mulino, underlined the importance of India-Panama ties
 "India, Panama form 20-member inter-parliamentary group to boost ties")
Indian Air Force, Royal Navy conduct joint exercise over Indian Ocean
On October 14, IAF Sukhoi-30 MKIs, Jaguars, AWACS & AEW & C aircraft joined Royal Navy F-35Bs from HMS Prince of Wales for a joint exercise over the Indian Ocean Region, IAF wrote on X
 "Indian Air Force, Royal Navy conduct joint exercise over Indian Ocean")
Taiwan detects 16 PLA aircraft, 13 naval vessels around territory
The fresh incursion marks yet another episode in China's continuing military pressure campaign against Taiwan
 "Taiwan detects 16 PLA aircraft, 13 naval vessels around territory")
India growing force on world stage: UK PM Starmer updates Parliament
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's UK visit two months ago
 "India growing force on world stage: UK PM Starmer updates Parliament")
Goodluck India to invest ₹500 cr to scale up artillery shell casing output
Production of a test batch of empty shells commenced at the facility earlier this month, said Goodluck India Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ram Agarwal
 "Goodluck India to invest ₹500 cr to scale up artillery shell casing output")
India-backed oil refinery in Mongolia to start operations by 2028
The announcement was made during Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa's visit to India
 "India-backed oil refinery in Mongolia to start operations by 2028")
India Post resumes mail services to US from Oct 15 with 50% duty
India Post will restart sending mail and packages to the US but all shipments will pay extra after the US imposed a flat 50% duty
 "India Post resumes mail services to US from Oct 15 with 50% duty")
India expands Mongolia footprint with defence attache, energy cooperation
New Delhi to back border training, refinery project as both nations mark 70 years of ties
 "India expands Mongolia footprint with defence attache, energy cooperation")
