Page 29 - External Affairs & Defence Security
DRDO revamp on cards for faster tech delivery, says Defence Secretary
India's defence sector has made significant strides in indigenisation, but the journey is ongoing, said Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
 "DRDO revamp on cards for faster tech delivery, says Defence Secretary")
UK joins Aus, Canada to recognise Palestinian state despite opposition
The UK's recognition of a Palestinian state comes just days after a state visit from US President Donald Trump, during which he voiced his disapproval of the plan
 "UK joins Aus, Canada to recognise Palestinian state despite opposition")
'Foreign leaders rewarding Hamas': Netanyahu rejects Palestinian statehood
Netanyahu put out an angry statement after Britain and other Western allies said they were unilaterally recognising a Palestinian state in a step seen as a show of displeasure with Israel
 "'Foreign leaders rewarding Hamas': Netanyahu rejects Palestinian statehood")
Israeli strikes kill 31 people in Gaza City, say medics; tanks advance
Israel said on Saturday its forces had expanded their operations in the Gaza City area over the past few days, killing 30 militants and locating weapons
 "Israeli strikes kill 31 people in Gaza City, say medics; tanks advance")
India, Oman set to ink CEPA trade pact soon as talks conclude: Oman's Envoy
In such agreements, two trading partners significantly reduce or eliminate customs duties on a maximum number of goods traded between them
 "India, Oman set to ink CEPA trade pact soon as talks conclude: Oman's Envoy")
Proxy wars, ISIS key threats, graft in security bodies must end: NIA chief
India faces many internal threats, including terrorism, Naxalism, Khalistani players, separatism in Kashmir and infiltration from Bangladesh and Myanmar in the northeast, the NIA chief said
 "Proxy wars, ISIS key threats, graft in security bodies must end: NIA chief")
Panic among Indian H-1B holders in US as visa fee hike hits travel plans
People who are standing in boarding lines at airports, people who are leaving for their own wedding tomorrow, things like that. They are cancelling because they don't know what to do
 "Panic among Indian H-1B holders in US as visa fee hike hits travel plans")
Govt studying implications of proposed US curbs on H-1B visas: MEA
The ministry said the implications of the measure are being studied, including by Indian industry, which has already issued an initial assessment
 "Govt studying implications of proposed US curbs on H-1B visas: MEA")
'Not on the radar': Pak Defence Min Asif denies nuclear link in Saudi pact
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Geo TV that Pakistan's capabilities extend to Saudi under the pact, but later told Reuters that nuclear weapons are 'not on the radar'
 "'Not on the radar': Pak Defence Min Asif denies nuclear link in Saudi pact")
J&K Police conduct terror-related searches at 8 locations across valley
Searches were being conducted by the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) at eight locations across the valley as part of its investigations in a case
 "J&K Police conduct terror-related searches at 8 locations across valley")
JeM, Hizbul Mujahideen shifting bases from PoK following Op Sindoor
The decision reflects a significant "tactical adaptation" by these groups, which now view Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) as vulnerable to Indian strikes
 "JeM, Hizbul Mujahideen shifting bases from PoK following Op Sindoor")
Soldier killed as Army, police resume hunt for terrorists in J&K's Udhampur
Acting on specific information, the Army, Special Operations Group (SOG), and police launched an operation in the Dudu police station limits bordering the Seoj Dhar high-altitude area
 "Soldier killed as Army, police resume hunt for terrorists in J&K's Udhampur")
UAE firms keen to invest in Indian infra, banking, startups: Piyush Goyal
India has received $24 billion in FDI from the UAE during April 2000 and June 2025
 "UAE firms keen to invest in Indian infra, banking, startups: Piyush Goyal")
NSAs of India, Canada hold talks; discuss shared concerns, security issues
The talks between the two NSAs came three weeks after India and Canada appointed envoys to each other's capitals
 "NSAs of India, Canada hold talks; discuss shared concerns, security issues")
Govt assessing if Chabahar Port may have spillover effects of US sanctions
Officials say legal consultations on, solution will be worked out
 "Govt assessing if Chabahar Port may have spillover effects of US sanctions")
Entry of other Arab countries in Pak-Saudi defence pact not ruled out: Asif
Asif, during an interview to Geo News on Tuesday, said he had always called for a similar arrangement like Nato since there was greater vulnerability for Pakistan
India sees Pak-Saudi defence pact as response to Israel's Doha strike
India reacted to the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence pact saying Riyadh should respect mutual interests and sensitivities, while officials view the deal as accelerated by Israel's Doha strike
 "India sees Pak-Saudi defence pact as response to Israel's Doha strike")
Piyush Goyal likely to visit Washington soon for key India-US trade talks
Goyal visited Washington earlier in May for the trade talks. He held deliberations with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington
'Examining implications': India on US move to revoke Chabahar port waiver
The revocation of the sanctions waiver comes as a challenge for India, as it is involved in the development of a terminal at Chabahar Port
 "'Examining implications': India on US move to revoke Chabahar port waiver")
Russia proposes localisation of large and small nuclear plants in India
Russia is currently building the Kudankulam nuclear power plant (NPP) in Tamil Nadu
 "Russia proposes localisation of large and small nuclear plants in India")
