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Senior bureaucrat Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as defence secretary

Before taking charge, Singh laid a wreath and paid homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial

India, US to take part in exercise Vajra Prahar 2024 to boost military ties

The 14th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise, Vajra Prahar 2023, was conducted at the Joint Training Node in Umroi on November 21, 2023, as reported by the Ministry of Defence

China adapts Meta's AI model for military use amid US security concerns

The research signals that military analysts within China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) are exploring open-source LLMs, especially those from Meta, as potential tools for defence-related application

Indian Army contingent leaves for Indonesia for joint exercise Garud Shakti

Indian contingent is being represented by troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Indonesian contingent of 40 personnel is being represented by Indonesian Special Forces Kopassus

Pakistan responds to China after a public scolding: What is going on?

Pakistan and China's 'higher than the mountains and deeper than the ocean' relationship appears to be under strain, with tense public exchanges underscoring Beijing's growing concerns

Doval, Sullivan speak over phone; discuss defence, regional issues

The United States also said that it welcomes any reduction in tension along the India-China border and noted that it has been briefed by New Delhi on this

Disengagement process almost complete: Rajnath Singh on India-China truce

Singh, who could not travel to Tawang due to inclement weather, virtually inaugurated the statue of Patel and the museum from Tezpur in Assam's Sonitpur district

India's strength lies in its armed forces, no compromise on borders: PM

His government believes in the strength of the army to defend the country and does not depend on the words of the country's enemies, Modi said

Rocket fire from Lebanon on Israel kills 5, including 4 foreign workers

The attack came as senior US diplomats were in the region to push for cease-fires in Lebanon and Gaza, hoping to wind down the wars in the Middle East in the Biden administration's final months

After execution of a German-Iranian, Germany closes 3 Iranian Consulates

Sharmahd, 69, was put to death in Iran on Monday on terrorism charges, the Iranian judiciary said

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with armed forces near Indo-Pak border in Kutch

Modi, wearing a BSF uniform, can be seen offering sweets to the personnel on board a patrol vessel

Beijing reports orderly progress in India-China troop disengagement

"China and India have reached resolutions on the issues concerning the border areas through diplomatic and military channels"

Israeli military raid in West Bank kills 3 as tensions escalate: Officials

The death toll from more than a year of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza has passed 43,000, Palestinian officials reported Monday, without distinguishing between civilians and combatants

For research or military? Mysterious China ship breaks cover. Details here

Development comes even as China nears completion of world's largest amphibious assault ship

NSA Doval talks to US counterpart, both welcome progress in bilateral ties

India-US relations have evolved into a global strategic partnership, with a focus on shared democratic principles and a convergence of interests spanning various sectors

Indian, Chinese troops exchange sweets at LAC border points on Diwali

The exchange took place at five Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) points along the LAC, the sources added

Diwali brings out shared values between India, America: Richard Verma

Asserting that the festival brings people together from different countries, cultures and religions, Verma said, 'That's what makes this day so special'

India stands ready to do more for Palestinian people: India's PR to UN

Harish detailed that India's current development assistance for Palestine amounts to $120 million, which includes a cumulative contribution of $37 million to the UNWRA for Palestine Refugees

New push to wind down Middle East conflicts faces familiar challenges

A proposal to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah calls for a two-month cease-fire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon, and Hezbollah would end its armed presence

War with Israel to continue for proper cease-fire terms: Hezbollah's Kassem

More than 2,790 people have been killed and 12,700 wounded in Lebanon since Oct. 8, 2023, when Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel