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Nato targets AI, robots and space technology in $1.1 billion fund
On Tuesday, the Nato Innovation Fund (NIF) confirmed it had directly invested in four European tech companies
 "Nato targets AI, robots and space technology in $1.1 billion fund")
Fleet of Russian warships leaves Havana's port after five-day visit to Cuba
The exercise has been seen by some as a show of strength by Moscow against the backdrop of tensions as US and other Western nations support Kyiv in Russia's war on Ukraine
 "Fleet of Russian warships leaves Havana's port after five-day visit to Cuba")
India, US release fact sheet on MQ-9B deal, co-production initiatives
The drone deal is part of the broader efforts to strengthen defence ties between the United States and India
 "India, US release fact sheet on MQ-9B deal, co-production initiatives")
MHA will engage both Meiteis & Kukis to bridge ethnic divide: Amit Shah
Reviewing the security situation in Manipur here, Amit Shah directed that strict action must be taken as per law against the perpetrators of violence in the northeastern state
 "MHA will engage both Meiteis & Kukis to bridge ethnic divide: Amit Shah")
FDI, R&D, manufacturing key to achieve $5 bn defence export: Study
The survey, conducted across 15 cities in India, saw participation from over 130 national and international arms, ammunition, and security equipment manufacturers, exporters, and startups
 "FDI, R&D, manufacturing key to achieve $5 bn defence export: Study")
Indian suspect in plot to kill Sikh separatist Pannun extradited to US
Nikhil Gupta has been accused by US federal prosecutors of plotting with an Indian government official to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
 "Indian suspect in plot to kill Sikh separatist Pannun extradited to US")
Nuclear-armed nations deepening reliance on their nuclear weapons
Earlier this month, Russia and its ally Belarus launched a second stage of drills intended to train their troops in tactical nuclear weapons
 "Nuclear-armed nations deepening reliance on their nuclear weapons")
Nikhil Gupta, suspect in plot to assassinate Pannun, extradited to the US
US federal prosecutors accused Nikhil Gupta of conspiring with an Indian government official to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil
India avoids signing any communique on peace in Ukraine at Swiss summit
The MEA said India continues to believe that such a resolution requires a sincere and practical engagement between the two parties to the conflict
 "India avoids signing any communique on peace in Ukraine at Swiss summit")
Taiwan detects 6 Chinese Army aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its territory
According to Taiwan's MND, four of the PLA aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and southwest Air Defense Identification Zone
 "Taiwan detects 6 Chinese Army aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its territory")
EAM Jaishankar likely to visit Sri Lanka next week, say officials
This could be Jaishankar's first official stand-alone visit abroad after he was appointed India's External Affairs Minister in the new government
 "EAM Jaishankar likely to visit Sri Lanka next week, say officials")
Israel accused of killing own citizens in 'Hannibal Directive'. What is it?
Israeli forces allegedly applied the so-called 'Hannibal Directive' and killed at least 14 Israeli civilians during the October 7 Hamas attack, claims a recent UN-backed inquiry
 "Israel accused of killing own citizens in 'Hannibal Directive'. What is it?")
8 Naxalites, one security personnel killed in Chhattisgarh encounter
Eight Naxalites and one security personnel were killed in an encounter in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh on Saturday, police said.
 "8 Naxalites, one security personnel killed in Chhattisgarh encounter")
US targets Houthi radar sites in Yemen after merchant sailor goes missing
These radars allow the Houthis to target maritime vessels and endanger commercial shipping, Central Command said in a statement
 "US targets Houthi radar sites in Yemen after merchant sailor goes missing")
G7 nations vows to take on China over 'unfair' business practices
Washington expected to see unprecedented unity across the G7 in confronting China's non-market policies and practices, a senior U.S. official at the G7 said
 "G7 nations vows to take on China over 'unfair' business practices")
Putin sets terms for ceasefire: Ukraine must pull out from 'annexed' parts
Russia launched its a full-scale invasion in February 2022. After Ukrainian forces thwarted a Russian drive to the capital, much of the fighting has focused in the south and east
 "Putin sets terms for ceasefire: Ukraine must pull out from 'annexed' parts")
PM Modi, Rishi Sunak review FTA negotiations, vow to boost India-UK ties
The two leaders greeted each other with a warm hug as they met on the sidelines of the 50th G7 Summit at the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia in Apulia
 "PM Modi, Rishi Sunak review FTA negotiations, vow to boost India-UK ties")
Army inducts indigenous Nagastra-1 kamikaze drones from Solar Industries
The rise in drone-related incidents along India's Northern borders underscores the urgent need for indigenous capabilities in utilising drones and UAVs for combat applications
 "Army inducts indigenous Nagastra-1 kamikaze drones from Solar Industries")
Indian, French governments negotiating 26 Rafale marine fighter jet deal
The overall project is likely to be worth over Rs 50,000 crore and would help increase the number of these advanced aircraft
 "Indian, French governments negotiating 26 Rafale marine fighter jet deal")
Indian Army gets first indigenous suicide drones with reusable technology
The army ordered these drones using its emergency procurement powers, and they were delivered within a year to address urgent needs along the Pakistan and China borders
 "Indian Army gets first indigenous suicide drones with reusable technology")
