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India to host four-nation Malabar naval exercise from Oct 8 to 18
The navies of India, the US, Australia and Japan will carry out a series of complex naval drills during the 'sea phase'
 "India to host four-nation Malabar naval exercise from Oct 8 to 18")
Bodies of 3 more Naxalites found in Chhattisgarh's Bastar, toll hits 31
On Friday, the gunfight broke out between security forces and Naxalites around 1 am in a forest between Nendur and Thulthuli villages on Dantewada and Narayanpur inter-district border
 "Bodies of 3 more Naxalites found in Chhattisgarh's Bastar, toll hits 31")
Security forces conduct search ops in Manipur, seize arms, ammunition
In a significant operation, security forces carried out search operations in the fringe and vulnerable areas
 "Security forces conduct search ops in Manipur, seize arms, ammunition")
Taiwan detects 13 Chinese military aircraft, three vessels around territory
This latest Chinese military activity adds to a series of similar provocations by Beijing in recent months
 "Taiwan detects 13 Chinese military aircraft, three vessels around territory")
Exchange of fire between terrorists, security forces in J-K's Kupwara
Earlier on September 29, an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district
 "Exchange of fire between terrorists, security forces in J-K's Kupwara")
China could wage economic, cyber war on Taiwan to force surrender: Report
Modern globalisation has created more economic connections that China can exploit to achieve coercive aims
28 Naxalites gunned down in Chhattisgarh's Bastar by security personnel
The gunfight broke out at around 1 pm in the forest between Thulthuli and Nendur villages in Abhujmaad on the Narayanpur-Dantewada inter-district border
 "28 Naxalites gunned down in Chhattisgarh's Bastar by security personnel")
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to visit India next week for 5 days
The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge of the top office in November
 "Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to visit India next week for 5 days")
EAM Jaishankar to visit Pakistan to attend meeting of SCO this month
The last Indian external affairs minister to visit Pakistan was Sushma Swaraj. She had travelled to Islamabad in December 2015 to attend a conference on Afghanistan
 "EAM Jaishankar to visit Pakistan to attend meeting of SCO this month")
India advocated for peaceful solution to Indo-Pacific disputes: Rajnath
The minister also underscored India's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the vital international maritime routes
 "India advocated for peaceful solution to Indo-Pacific disputes: Rajnath")
US military launches air attacks on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels
US aircraft and ships struck Houthi strongholds, according to the official. The exact number of targets was not yet available as the mission was just ending
 "US military launches air attacks on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels")
US arranges flights to bring American citizens out of crisis-hit Lebanon
In Washington, senior State Department and White House officials met Thursday with two top Arab American officials to discuss US efforts to help American citizens leave Lebanon
 "US arranges flights to bring American citizens out of crisis-hit Lebanon")
Vaishnaw announces Rs 35 crore for upgrading RPF zonal training centres
Special focus will be on facilities for women personnel at the training centres, said Railway Minister Vaishnaw at the 40th Raising Day Parade of the RPF in Nasik
 "Vaishnaw announces Rs 35 crore for upgrading RPF zonal training centres")
Hezbollah communications commander Sakafi dies in Israeli strike in Beirut
Sharing a post on X, the IDF wrote on Friday, "Mohammad Rashid Sakafi, the Commander of Hezbollah's Communications Unit, during a precise, intelligence-based strike in Beirut yesterday."
 "Hezbollah communications commander Sakafi dies in Israeli strike in Beirut")
EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan opposition leader Sajith Premadasa
Premadasa, the leader of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party, is the son of former president Ranasinghe Premadasa
 "EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan opposition leader Sajith Premadasa")
Once seen as saviour, China is costing Pak millions of dollars. Here's how
China has reportedly demanded that Pakistan sign an agreement on anti-terrorism cooperation to address Beijing's security concerns
 "Once seen as saviour, China is costing Pak millions of dollars. Here's how")
India to continue dialogue with US on totalisation pact: Piyush Goyal
The proposed agreement seeks to do away with the requirement for an expatriate in either country to pay for social security schemes of the host country
 "India to continue dialogue with US on totalisation pact: Piyush Goyal")
EAM meets Dissanayake, pledges support for Sri Lanka's economic recovery
He was received at the airport by Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardena and the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha
 "EAM meets Dissanayake, pledges support for Sri Lanka's economic recovery")
French envoy hails PM Modi-Macron bond as 'key asset' in troubled times
French envoy Thierry Mathou told ANI, "Personal relations are essential to understand each other and to reduce fragmentation of our world
 "French envoy hails PM Modi-Macron bond as 'key asset' in troubled times")
Army working on proposal to relocate villages along LoC in J&K: Lt Gen Ghai
Lt Gen Ghai said the safety of the people in those areas is a matter of concern and also the development in such areas is possibly constrained by the geographical locations
 "Army working on proposal to relocate villages along LoC in J&K: Lt Gen Ghai")
