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HAL delivers first AL-31FP engine of Su 30MKI to IAF under new contract

The statement said Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar lauded HAL's efforts in delivering the first engine within weeks of signing the contract

Watch: Russian Su-35 'headbutts' US F-16 near Alaska. What does this mean?

The 'headbutt' manoeuvre, where the offending jet cuts in front of and across another, is deemed unprofessional at very close ranges, but has still been witnessed for decades

'A masterstroke': Indian Army chief on Israel's Hezbollah pager attack

Last month, 3,000 pagers used by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, exploded after a coded message was sent to them

Situation along LAC stable, not normal: Army chief on east Ladakh standoff

India and China held two rounds of diplomatic talks in July and August with an aim to find early resolution of outstanding issues in their standoff on the LAC in eastern Ladakh

India has major role for peace in Gaza, Ukraine: UK Labour Party Councillor

On conflict in Palestine, he said, 'It's high time that the powers, that is the Anglo-American alliance, stepped in and called for an immediate ceasefire because that is something needed urgently'

Tata Advanced Systems to make wheeled armoured vehicles in Morocco

The platform has been developed by DRDO in collaboration with TASL

'No place for terrorism, crucial to stop escalation': PM Modi to Netanyahu

PM Modi said that India is committed to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability

Netanyahu tells Iran no part of region out of Israel's reach

"The next stage in the war against Hezbollah will begin soon," Gallant told a meeting of local council heads in northern Israel, according to a statement from his office

Iran not to send forces to Lebanon, Gaza as Israel hints at new ground op

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has reportedly implied that Israel is gearing up for a ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon

India should not push US for GSP benefits as gains are marginal: GTRI

It also suggested that India should not seeks the resumption of the scheme in the upcoming India-US Commercial Dialogue on October 2

Govt extends AFSPA in Manipur by another six months, with effect from Oct 1

In a notification, the state government's Home Department said the extension will come into effect from October 1

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh takes charge as new Chief of Air Staff

Born on October 27, 1964, Air Chief Marshal Singh was commissioned into the fighter pilot stream of the Indian Air Force in December 1984

China's missile intercept test a message for India? Here's what we know

While the precise location and timing of the test was not disclosed, Chinese state media reported the development on the same day that India and China held their 31st meeting on border affairs

India, US may sign pact on critical minerals to bolster trade ties

The initial pact on critical minerals would help build supply chains, exchange technical know-how, and promote collaboration between Indian and American businesses in the sector

US mission opens additional 250,000 visa appointments for Indian travellers

The US Mission to India has already surpassed one million nonimmigrant visa applications for the second consecutive year, according to the US embassy in New Delhi statement

Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah's death

As deputy secretary-general, Naim Kassem now is the acting leader of Hezbollah until a replacement for Nasrallah is chosen

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone

The Houthis also continue to launch missiles targeting Israel, drawing retaliatory airstrikes from the Israelis this weekend on the port city of Hodeida

India to stay on high alert at LAC despite progress with China. Here's why

Despite signs that India and China might have made progress in bridging their differences along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, the trust deficit with Beijing reportedly remains high

Manipur DGP asked to secure release of two kidnapped youth: CM Biren Singh

The three, who hail from Thoubal district, were allegedly abducted by armed men in Kangpokpi, a police officer said

No Indian radar, Astra missile on Navy's Rafale-M jets? Here's what we know

India and France are nearing the conclusion of a deal for 26 Rafale Marine jets for the Indian Navy, with Paris reportedly providing New Delhi with its final price offer for the aircraft