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US refutes reports of expelling Indian diplomats amid India-Canada row
During a press briefing on Tuesday (local time), State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said he was unfamiliar with any such report and was not aware of any expulsion of Indian diplomats
 "US refutes reports of expelling Indian diplomats amid India-Canada row")
India-China disengagement at two friction points in its final stages
Adhering to agreements between the two sides, Indian troops then begun to pull back equipment to rear locations in these areas
 "India-China disengagement at two friction points in its final stages")
Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as leader; Israel says he won't last long
"Temporary appointment. Not for long," Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant posted on X with a photo of Qassem
 "Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as leader; Israel says he won't last long")
America repatriated over 1,100 Indian nationals in 2024, says US official
Murray highlighted the significant role of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically its agency, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in coordinating deportations
 "America repatriated over 1,100 Indian nationals in 2024, says US official")
Looking forward to advancing EU-India FTA talks: Spanish President Snchez
The European Union (EU)-India proposed a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at further boosting bilateral trade and investments between the two regions
 "Looking forward to advancing EU-India FTA talks: Spanish President Snchez")
India, Spain must contribute in building open, secure Indo-Pacific: Sanchez
Sanchez maintained that the rules-based international order is at stake and hence Madrid and New Delhi must defend and work towards strengthening multilateral institutions
 "India, Spain must contribute in building open, secure Indo-Pacific: Sanchez")
Long-term trade with India will not be affected due to unrest: Bangladesh
India accounts for approximately $14 billion of Bangladesh's annual imports. Bangladesh's exports to India total around $2 billion, according to sources in Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry
 "Long-term trade with India will not be affected due to unrest: Bangladesh")
EAM stresses need for 'whole of govt' approach to national security
He spoke about the intricacies of current geopolitics including its challenges, possibilities and opportunities
 "EAM stresses need for 'whole of govt' approach to national security")
Jammu encounter cost Army its 'Phantom', a canine warrior who died fighting
Born in May 2020, the Belgian Malinois sniffer dog was posted to the region in August 2022 and had been a vital part of multiple high-stakes missions
 "Jammu encounter cost Army its 'Phantom', a canine warrior who died fighting")
Delayed engines slow down Tejas Mk1A project. When will GE deliver them?
MoD says no proposal under consideration to impose a penalty on American engine maker GE Aerospace for delay in engine deliveries
 "Delayed engines slow down Tejas Mk1A project. When will GE deliver them?")
Army steps up surveillance, patrolling along LoC in Rajouri, Poonch
Seven attacks have occurred just in the past two weeks, resulting in 13 fatalities, including two soldiers
 "Army steps up surveillance, patrolling along LoC in Rajouri, Poonch")
Indian govt sends 30 tonnes of essential medical supplies to Palestine
Last week, India sent its first tranche of assistance for the people of Palestine through UNRWA
 "Indian govt sends 30 tonnes of essential medical supplies to Palestine")
Two more terrorists killed in Jammu encounter following attack on army
One of the three terrorists who fired at an army ambulance that was part of a convoy moving near the Line of Control
 "Two more terrorists killed in Jammu encounter following attack on army")
Eight UNLF (P) cadres arrested with arms, ammunition in Manipur's Thoubal
UNLF (P) members were arrested on Monday for threatening peope and restraining the land demarcation process
 "Eight UNLF (P) cadres arrested with arms, ammunition in Manipur's Thoubal")
Taiwan detects 6 Chinese military aircraft, 9 vessels around territory
Notably, the latest Chinese military action is part of tensions between Taiwan and China, with frequent military activity by Beijing
 "Taiwan detects 6 Chinese military aircraft, 9 vessels around territory")
Building ecosystem to produce C-295 components locally: MEA on Spain deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 aircraft
 "Building ecosystem to produce C-295 components locally: MEA on Spain deal")
Sino-India pact on border issue positive development: Russian envoy
Brics is not anti-West but non-West, Alipov said during an interaction with reporters
 "Sino-India pact on border issue positive development: Russian envoy")
100,000 residents trapped in Israel's north Gaza offensive: Palestinians
The Gaza Strip's health ministry said at least 19 people were killed by Israeli airstrikes and bombardment on Monday, 13 of them in the north of the devastated coastal territory
 "100,000 residents trapped in Israel's north Gaza offensive: Palestinians")
Seven Indian fishermen died in Pakistani jails since May last year
Out of these, 181 fishermen have already completed their six-month sentence period and their nationality has been confirmed by India, the sources said
 "Seven Indian fishermen died in Pakistani jails since May last year")
Israeli Cabinet meets in secret location after Iran vows to retaliate
Israeli officials said that, for security reasons, the cabinet wouldn't meet at its usual place in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem
 "Israeli Cabinet meets in secret location after Iran vows to retaliate")
