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Pakistan PM Sharif raises Article 370, Kashmir issue in UNGA address
New Delhi has repeatedly emphasised that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were, are and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India
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Need for future leaders to enhance decision-making in battlespace: CDS
The course aims to create a cadre of tech-enabled military commanders equipped with handling the complexities of the modern battlespace
 "Need for future leaders to enhance decision-making in battlespace: CDS")
India, Bhutan to expedite development of cross-border infra projects
The issues were deliberated upon in meeting of Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal and Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) Bhutan Dasho Tashi Wangmo in Thimpu
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UNGA meet: UK PM Starmer meets Pakistan PM, agrees to deepen relations
They discussed the deep relationship between the UK and Pakistan, including strong people to people links, and on trade and investment, Downing Street said of the Starmer-Sharif meeting
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Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels near territory
In response, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity
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China fumes as India names Himalayan peak after the Dalai Lama in Arunachal
Beijing calls the move 'illegal' and reiterates its claim over the region as part of South Tibet
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IAF and US Air force complete 2 day group meeting for enhanced cooperation
With an array of participants, the Indian Air Force led exercise aimed to foster diverse ties
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India, Brazil, South Africa push for efforts to counter Al-Qaeda, ISIS, LeT
During the meeting, the ministers urged collective action against all terrorist individuals and entities designated by the United Nations
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French President Macron voices support for permanent UNSC seat for India
The remarks by Macron came during his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
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Sri Lanka's new President options: India or China, or India and China
As such, China does play a larger role in resolving this crisis but India can't be wished away, since it is a leading export destination for Lanka
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DRDO-IIT Delhi partnership develops lightweight bullet-proof jackets
"DIA-CoEs will pursue research both in developing the cutting-edge technologies and in the areas of denied defence technologies," says its website
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Chinese nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier this year, says US
The Chinese submarine sank at pier-side, according to a Pentagon spokesperson, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The person offered no other detail about the incident
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Leader of Palestinian Authority denounces Israeli Gaza offensive at UN
Mahmoud Abbas used the rostrum of the U.N. General Assembly as he typically does - to criticize Israel
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UNGA meet: EAM Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart Lavrov in New York
Their meeting comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the margins of the high-level UN week
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At least 11 people killed in Israeli strike that hit a school in Gaza
The Israeli military confirmed it struck the school in the Jabalia refugee camp, saying it was targeting Hamas militants inside who were planning attacks on Israeli troops
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Terrorism won't be allowed to comeback, it has been buried: Shah in J&K
The home minister asserted that statehood will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir and it will be done by the Modi government
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Changes in nuclear doctrine intended to send warning to West: Kremlin
In a strong, new warning to the West, Putin said Wednesday that any nation's conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country
 "Changes in nuclear doctrine intended to send warning to West: Kremlin")
Israeli airstrike killed 23 Syrian workers, family members: Lebanon
The strike late Wednesday came as the United States and its allies called for an immediate 21-day cease-fire to provide space for diplomacy
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French President supports India's bid for permanent membership in UNSC
"We have a Security Council that is blocked...Let's make the UN more efficient. We have to make it more representative," Macron said at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday
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German Chancellor Scholz to visit India by Oct end: Ambassador Ackermann
Ackermann said, Germany and India are committed to a biennial rhythm of intergovernmental consultations
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