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Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels around its territory
In response to China's action, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity
 "Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels around its territory")
Funded by India, foundation stone laid for Khamlalung Health Post in Nepal
The project aims to provide better medical facilities to the people of Nepal
 "Funded by India, foundation stone laid for Khamlalung Health Post in Nepal")
Foreign Secretary Misri to visit Bangladesh on Dec 9 amid strain in ties
It will be the first high-level visit from New Delhi to Dhaka after deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh
 "Foreign Secretary Misri to visit Bangladesh on Dec 9 amid strain in ties")
Indian student fatally stabbed in Canada's Ontario, housemate arrested
Gurasis Singh, a first-year business management student at Lambton College, was stabbed on Sunday in Sarnia
 "Indian student fatally stabbed in Canada's Ontario, housemate arrested")
Canadian MP Arya stands against motion to declare 1984 riots as genocide
Canadian MP also highlighted the ongoing threats and pressure he faces for voicing concerns of the Hindu-Canadian community
 "Canadian MP Arya stands against motion to declare 1984 riots as genocide")
Govt issues advisory for Syria, advises citizens to restrict movements
This warning comes in light of the situation prevailing in Syria, which poses significant risks to travellers
 "Govt issues advisory for Syria, advises citizens to restrict movements")
Preparing for SR dialogue, other meetings: India on next steps with China
MEA spokesperson said the Indian statement on the WMCC meeting talked about the implementation of the disengagement process
 "Preparing for SR dialogue, other meetings: India on next steps with China")
Syrian insurgents enter 2 central towns, bringing them close to Homs
The insurgents, led by the jihadi Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have said that they will march to Homs and Damascus, President Bashar Assad's seat of power
 "Syrian insurgents enter 2 central towns, bringing them close to Homs")
Govt taps MSMEs, startups for defence tech, sanctions Rs 1,264 cr projects
India's transformation into a defence tech hub is being driven by initiatives to promote innovation, self-reliance, and collaboration among startups, MSMEs, and academia
 "Govt taps MSMEs, startups for defence tech, sanctions Rs 1,264 cr projects")
India not re-considering joining mega trade agreement RCEP, says Goyal
In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Goyal said that the structure of RCEP did not adequately address the ambitions and concerns of India's stakeholders
 "India not re-considering joining mega trade agreement RCEP, says Goyal")
India lodges protest with Pak on objectionable remarks against Bhagat Singh
Govt said the government and the entire nation recognise the invaluable contribution of Shaheed Bhagat Singh in India's freedom struggle
 "India lodges protest with Pak on objectionable remarks against Bhagat Singh")
US State Department, 'deep state' trying to destabilise India: BJP on OCCRP
Congress has used OCCRP articles on Adani Group to criticise Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleges BJP
 "US State Department, 'deep state' trying to destabilise India: BJP on OCCRP")
Indian Ambassador to China calls on COAS General Upendra Dwivedi: Army
They also deliberated upon various aspects related to the relations between the two countries and issues related to strengthening our defence preparedness
 "Indian Ambassador to China calls on COAS General Upendra Dwivedi: Army")
Saudi Arabia extends $3 billion loan to Pakistan for another year
The World Bank is the single largest multilateral creditor with USD 20 billion exposure to Pakistan as of the end of 2023, according to its International Debt Report
 "Saudi Arabia extends $3 billion loan to Pakistan for another year")
US State Department targeting India with help of Rahul Gandhi, others: BJP
The BJP has previously accused Gandhi, the OCCRP and 92-year-old billionaire financier-philanthropist George Soros of attacking Modi
 "US State Department targeting India with help of Rahul Gandhi, others: BJP")
EAM discusses India-Japan ties, tourism growth, and challenges with China
EAM Jaishankar also reflected on the shared experiences of India and Japan in terms of their proximity to China
 "EAM discusses India-Japan ties, tourism growth, and challenges with China")
Quad growing as an expensive sort of intergovernmental coordination: EAM
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Trump's views regarding alliances and US' share and burden sharing does not apply to the Quad as everybody pays their fair share in the alliance
 "Quad growing as an expensive sort of intergovernmental coordination: EAM")
Bangladesh summons Kolkata mission head for consultations amid protests
The mission in Kolkata has witnessed multiple protests over the past week by political parties
 "Bangladesh summons Kolkata mission head for consultations amid protests")
India-US ties need bipartisan support on security, defence: Vivek Lall
Dr Vivek Lall, Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation, said One of the most important strategic partnerships of the 21st century is that of India and the United States
India, Vietnam hold 3rd security talks, boost ties against terrorism, crime
Two sides exchanged views on global and regional security and the implementation of aspects of the Action Plan for the India - Viet Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
 "India, Vietnam hold 3rd security talks, boost ties against terrorism, crime")