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UK ex-PM Johnson showers praise on 'changemaker' PM Modi in new memoir

'Unleashed', which hit the shelves in the UK this week, devotes a whole chapter to Britain's relationship with India as a relationship as good as it has ever been

Deplorable, follows systematic pattern: India on attack on temple in B'desh

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the incidents as "deplorable events" and flagged that these follow a "systematic pattern of desecration" of temples

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 18 BRO projects in Arunachal

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (retd) KT Parnaik, who also participated virtually from Itanagar, highlighted the strategic importance of these projects for both the state and the nation

India on its way to self-sufficiency in defence: Union minister Sanjay Seth

The minister said that India is making rapid strides in the field of defence and will become self-sufficient soon

Armed forces must ensure they are fully prepared: Rajnath Singh on Dussehra

He said ever since he took over the responsibility of the Defence Ministry, he has always stressed on the fact that whatever may be the scenario, soldiers should have complete preparedness

Karachi Airport explosion 'linked' to foreign intelligence agency: Report

Preliminary report identified the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as being involved in the attack and indicated that the attack was executed with the assistance of a foreign intelligence agency

Rajnath performs 'Shastra Puja' at Army's 33 Corps HQ on Dussehra

Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, senior officers and jawans were also present on the occasion

India is Russia's no. 2 supplier of restricted tech, say US, EU officials

Indian exports of restricted items such as microchips, circuits and machine tools surpassed $60 million in both April and May

India 'cautiously optimistic' about border talks with China: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed cautious optimism about ongoing diplomatic-military talks with China, emphasising troop disengagement as key to resolving tensions

Hezbollah, Israel battle on border as Lebanon's army watches from sidelines

Only direct clashes between two national armies were on Oct 3, when Israeli tank fire hit Lebanese army position in the area of Bint Jbeil, killing a soldier, later two soldiers were killed in strike

French institute Ecole Polytechnique signs agreements with two IITs

Discussions are also underway with IISc-Bangalore for which topics of common interest on research and educational cooperation have been identified, the French embassy added in its statement

35 incidents related to Durga Puja in Bangladesh since Oct 1, 17 arrested

Hindu minority constituting just about 8 per cent of 170 million Bangladesh population- faced vandalism of their businesses, and properties and destruction of temples during the student-led violence

Israeli airstikes kill two Lebanese soldiers, injure two UN peacekeepers

The Lebanese army said the Israeli airstrike hit a building near a military checkpoint in Kafra, Bint Jbeil province in southern Lebanon

Bangladesh likely to retain power purchase pact with Gautam Adani

One contract being scrutinised over price concerns is a 2017 deal to buy electricity for 25 years from Adani's $2-billion, 1,600-MW power plant in India's eastern state of Jharkhand that exclusively s

Two Agniveers killed as shell explodes during firing practice in Nashik

A team of Agniveers was firing an Indian field gun when one of the shells exploded. The duo sustained injuries and were taken to MH Hospital, Deolali, where they were pronounced dead, an official said

Free, open Indo-Pacific vital for peace, progress of region: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi underscored that the Asean (Association of South East Asian Nations) is at the centre of India's Indo-Pacific vision and Quad cooperation

Asean Summit: PM Modi meets Canadian counterpart Justine Trudeau at Laos

"I emphasised that there is work that we need to do," the CBC News quoted Trudeau as saying

About 150 militants waiting at launchpads across LoC to enter Kashmir: BSF

"Attempts of infiltration continue to take place. Based on the intelligence inputs we receive from various agencies, we coordinate with the army to establish a domination plan along the border

Indian Army one of most trusted organisations in country: Rajnath Singh

Singh noted that he has attended the Army Commanders' Conference for over five years, emphasising that these high-level discussions benefit both the armed forces and the nation as a whole

Many firsts, global footprint: How Ratan Tata left a mark on defence sector

Under Ratan Tata's leadership, the Tata Group invested heavily in the country's defence production sector and entered into JVs with global arms giants like Boeing and Lockheed Martin