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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

We continue to monitor situation closely: MEA on West Asia conflict

MEA expresses concern over deteriorating situation along Blue Line in West Asia

PM Modi emplanes for India after 'productive' two-day visit to Laos

He announced a 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN comprehensive partnership and asserted that ties with the regional grouping were critical to guiding Asia's future

India, Asean urge peace as tensions continue to rise in South China Sea

China has been accused of harassment, intimidation and patrolling exclusive economic zones of Asean nations, leading to rising tensions in the South China Sea

Crown gifted by PM Modi stolen from Goddess Kali at Bangladesh temple

A silver crown, gifted by PM Modi in March 2021 to the Jeshoreshwari Temple in Bangladesh, was stolen; authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the thief

PM Modi expresses grief for Hurricane Milton victims to Blinken at ASEAN

Following that, he interacted with the Indian diaspora in Vientiane. He greeted Indian community members as they were excited to meet him outside the hotel in Laos

IMF's new demand set to dissuade Chinese investments into Pakistan

The IMF's condition comes as Prime Minster Shehbaz Sharif is trying to convince Chinese companies to shift more industries into Pakistan thereby giving a fresh momentum to projects

Trump vows reciprocal tariffs on India, calls it the biggest tariff charger

While the US imposes minimal tariffs on imports, countries like China and Brazil place hefty charges on American goods, but India surpasses all, says Donald Trump

Days ahead of SCO summit, gunmen kill 20 in Pakistan's Balochistan

Pakistan is set to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit on October 15-16 in Islamabad, in which Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will also participate