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Army Chief reviews preparedness, lauds innovations at Southern Command
COAS General Dwivedi interacted with innovators and industry representatives, praising their initiatives and stressing the importance of innovation in tackling modern military challenges
 "Army Chief reviews preparedness, lauds innovations at Southern Command")
India-Singapore Bilateral Exercise AgniWarrior 2024 to commence today
The exercise is scheduled to take place at the Devlali Field Firing Ranges, part of the School of Artillery in Maharashtra
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India, Japan hold first round of talks on economic security, trade
Two sides recognised the dialogue as a significant and timely step to bring contemporary relevance to the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership
 "India, Japan hold first round of talks on economic security, trade")
Want a future that has hope for Palestinians: Israeli Ambassador to India
Ambassador Reuven Azar said that Israel has given very severe blows to Hamas
 "Want a future that has hope for Palestinians: Israeli Ambassador to India")
India proposes fund to help developing nations fight plastic pollution
The fund would be modelled on the successful multilateral fund established under the Montreal Protocol, which addressed ozone depletion
 "India proposes fund to help developing nations fight plastic pollution")
IIT Kanpur develops revolutionary tech to make aircraft invisible to radar
The technology has undergone extensive laboratory and field testing between 2019 and 2024, proving its efficacy across diverse conditions
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Tanzania to keep pact with Adani for container terminal, says official
Adani Ports also struck a share purchase agreement for a 95 per cent stake in state-owned Tanzania International Container Terminal Services for $95 million
 "Tanzania to keep pact with Adani for container terminal, says official")
Consortium of 6 top Australian universities to set up campus in Gurugram
Haryana Chief Minister Saini welcomed the delegation and assured them of the full support and cooperation of the state government, including providing an existing building to start the campus
 "Consortium of 6 top Australian universities to set up campus in Gurugram")
Safeguards in place to protect sensitive information: Govt on IAF-Uber MoU
The MoU was entered into to provide efficient and safe mobility services for the welfare of personnel (serving as well as retired) and their families
 "Safeguards in place to protect sensitive information: Govt on IAF-Uber MoU")
Army to permit tourists to visit Siachen, Galwan, Kargil: COAS Dwivedi
He asserted the dominant theme in Jammu and Kashmir has changed from "terrorism to tourism" and added the Army has facilitated this transformation
 "Army to permit tourists to visit Siachen, Galwan, Kargil: COAS Dwivedi")
Indo-Russia trade at $66 bn in 2024, can meet $100 bn target: Russia envoy
The envoy said Russia and India are on track to achieve the ambitious $100 billion trade target by 2030, bolstered by expanding collaborations and diversified trade opportunities
 "Indo-Russia trade at $66 bn in 2024, can meet $100 bn target: Russia envoy")
India, Japan hold first round of economic security, strategic trade talks
Both sides also agreed to bring "concrete results" through enhanced holistic collaboration in focus areas
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Bangladesh court acquits former PM Khaleda Zia in corruption case
Zia, 79, was convicted in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case in 2018 by a Dhaka court. It also sentenced her to seven years imprisonment
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Arrest of Iskcon monk in Bangladesh: What's behind the growing tensions?
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent figure advocating for Hindu rights, was arrested by Dhaka police for allegedly disrespecting the Bangladeshi flag at a rally
 "Arrest of Iskcon monk in Bangladesh: What's behind the growing tensions?")
Imran Khan's PTI condemns violence against protestors by security forces
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party alleged that the government's security forces assaulted the peaceful protesters in Islamabad during their rally
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Imran Khan's supporters end protests after Pakistan govt's crackdown
There is a search operation ongoing and a large number of protesters who started a sit-in in Islamabad to demand Khan's release from jail have been arrested
 "Imran Khan's supporters end protests after Pakistan govt's crackdown")
L&T-Navantia unveils tech to keep submarines submerged for 21 days
Navantia and L&T partnered under the Navy's Rs 43,500 crore Project 75 (India), which includes a 30-year lifecycle sustenance contract of equal value
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US, India stronger when working together: Blinken after meeting EAM
The United States and India are stronger when they work together, US Secretary of State Tony Blinken has said.
 "US, India stronger when working together: Blinken after meeting EAM")
Jaishankar slams Western criticism of India's purchase of Russian oil
Criticising Europe's selective approach, Jaishankar asked why Europe has itself not cut its businesses with Russia
 "Jaishankar slams Western criticism of India's purchase of Russian oil")
DIG reviews security measures along IB in three sub-sectors in Jammu
He also held discussions with the BSF authorities to enhance coordination as part of the Border Management System
 "DIG reviews security measures along IB in three sub-sectors in Jammu")