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India and China discuss resumption of direct passenger flights after 4 yrs
Direct passenger flights between India and China were suspended in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic
 "India and China discuss resumption of direct passenger flights after 4 yrs")
NSA Doval holds talks with Russian counterpart Shoigu in Petersburg
Doval's visit to Russia comes two-and-half weeks after Prime Minister Modi paid a high-profile trip to Ukrainian capital Kyiv
 "NSA Doval holds talks with Russian counterpart Shoigu in Petersburg")
US to sell anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys to India: Pentagon to Congress
As per the Arms Export Control Act, Congress has 30 calendar days to review the sale
 "US to sell anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys to India: Pentagon to Congress")
Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J&K's Kathua
Based on specific intelligence, an operation was launched in Kathua and contact has been established at the Kathua-Basantgarh border with terrorists
 "Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J&K's Kathua")
Want good relation with India but on basis of fairness and equality: Yunus
In a televised address, Yunus said after he took oath as the head of the administration, many foreign leaders, including PM Modi telephoned to congratulate him
 "Want good relation with India but on basis of fairness and equality: Yunus")
Change in White House won't affect ties, wants India as 'BFF': US envoy
Speaking at the Milken Institute event Garcetti said if New Delhi has to contend with "regional competitors", it will have to reduce the dependence on a single country
 "Change in White House won't affect ties, wants India as 'BFF': US envoy")
Govt aiming to transform villages along Chinese border: Defence minister
Defence minister pointed out that India's geo-strategic position is such that it is exposed to different kinds of challenges and the best way to deal with them is to ensure border area development
 "Govt aiming to transform villages along Chinese border: Defence minister")
BEL secures order for indigenous radar worth Rs 850 cr from Cochin Shipyard
The fully indigenous radar, designed by DRDO and manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), is capable of detecting, acquiring and tracking airborne targets to provide protection for naval ship
 "BEL secures order for indigenous radar worth Rs 850 cr from Cochin Shipyard")
India, Brazil discuss mutual interests, ways to enhance defence cooperation
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, met Commander of the Brazilian Air Force, Lieutenant Brigadier Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno
 "India, Brazil discuss mutual interests, ways to enhance defence cooperation")
Ukraine wants India to play more active role in ending war with Russia
India is reliant on Russia for military weapons and cheap oil, and has refrained from condemning Vladimir Putin for his invasion of Ukraine two years ago
 "Ukraine wants India to play more active role in ending war with Russia")
EAM discusses bilateral ties with German Parliament committee's chairperson
Jaishankar also interacted with the members of the German parliament known as the Bundestag
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BSF trooper injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire along border in Jammu
He said the troops are on high alert and keeping a strict vigil all along the International Border and Line of Control
 "BSF trooper injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire along border in Jammu")
Maldivian President Muizzu to officially visit on India 'very soon'
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the Maldives in August - the first high-level trip from New Delhi after Muizzu assumed office in November last year
 "Maldivian President Muizzu to officially visit on India 'very soon'")
India-funded projects 'very important', to continue in B'desh: Interim govt
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed also said that Dhaka looks forward to "enhanced cooperation" with New Delhi during his meeting with Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma
 "India-funded projects 'very important', to continue in B'desh: Interim govt")
India not closed to doing business with China, says Jaishankar in Berlin
India subsequently tightened its scrutiny of investments from Chinese companies and halted major projects
 "India not closed to doing business with China, says Jaishankar in Berlin")
Indian Navy looking to conclude 3 deals worth Rs 1.25 trn by end of FY25
The Indian Navy has also been provided full support by the government for its urgent modernisation requirements, as it has been provided the highest ever capital budget of Rs 61,000 crore this year
 "Indian Navy looking to conclude 3 deals worth Rs 1.25 trn by end of FY25")
Ties with China to become tense, need deterrence: Ex-diplomat Gokhale
Risk management on a broader political level was also required till India is able to develop the economy to a certain level, he said
 "Ties with China to become tense, need deterrence: Ex-diplomat Gokhale")
EAM Jaishankar holds wide-ranging talks with German counterpart Baerbock
Jaishankar, who arrived here from Saudi Arabia after attending the first India-Gulf Cooperation Council Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue, said they also exchanged views on Ukraine, Gaza
 "EAM Jaishankar holds wide-ranging talks with German counterpart Baerbock")
India, UAE ink agreement on operating nuclear plants in Gulf nation
The MoU was inked during the ongoing visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to India
 "India, UAE ink agreement on operating nuclear plants in Gulf nation")
Crime watchdog FATF to release mutual evaluation report of India on Sep 19
Financial Action Task Force had in June adopted the mutual evaluation report on India and placed the country in the "regular follow-up" category -- the highest rating given by the global watchdog
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