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IAF takes part in US-led Red Flag-Alaska for multi-nation military drills
The IAF deployed Rafale fighter jets for the 'Red Flag Alaska' exercise from May 30 to June 14.
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'CPEC' against our territorial integrity, sovereignty: MEA on PoJK
Randhir Jaiswal's statement comes after Pakistan and China agreed to advance their joint project CPEC and backed finalising the modalities for third-party participation
 "'CPEC' against our territorial integrity, sovereignty: MEA on PoJK")
Situation in Bishkek is normal, says MEA; ensures safety of Indian students
At present, about 17,000 Indian students are studying in Kyrgyz Republic and most of them are in Bishkek
Rafah strike: How India has responded to Israeli attack on refugee camps
MEA said that India is one of the first countries to recognise the state of Palestine in late 1980s
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Objective view emerging in Pak: MEA on Sharif's comments on Lahore pact
Sharif on Tuesday said Islamabad had "violated" an agreement with India signed by him and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999, in an apparent reference to the Kargil misadventure
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'No proposal made': MEA rejects Maldivian minister's claim on FTA
'No specific proposal for a bilateral FTA with the Maldives has been made by the Government of India,' External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said
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The Tejas Mark 2 challenge: Advanced upgrades for superior air power
The third of a four-part series traces the genesis of Tejas Mark 2, which is an improved version of the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft
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RudraM-II air-to-surface missile successfully test-fired from Su-30 MK-I
The defence ministry said the flight-testing of the RudraM-II missile met all the trial objectives
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What is the 1999 Lahore Declaration that Nawaz Sharif says Pak violated?
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif admitted that Islamabad had violated an agreement with India, co-signed by him and ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999
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Major 'make in India' defence deals including K-9 Vajra on Centre's agenda
The deals were planned to be taken up for approval in March this year but all projects were postponed for decision after elections
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Rafale M fighter deal: How navy's Rafale will be different from air force's
The Indian Navy will operate the Rafale M jets from its INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya aircraft carriers
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India-France negotiations for Rs 50k-cr 26 navy Rafales to start next week
France had submitted its response to India's tender for buying 26 Rafale Marine jets for the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers - INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya in December itself
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With Kargil War, we violated the Lahore Declaration, says ex-Pak PM Nawaz
Pakistan violated the Lahore Declaration that was signed between former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the then Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee on February 21, 1999
Taiwan detects 13 Chinese military aircraft, 9 naval vessels around island
The Ministry for National Defence of Taiwan detected 13 Chinese military aircraft, five naval vessels, and four coast guard ships around Taiwan
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Israeli strikes kill 37 Palestinians near Gaza's Rafah as offensive expands
The Israeli military suggested Sunday's blaze in the tent camp may have been caused by secondary explosions, possibly from Palestinian militants' weapons
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India-US CEO Forum working group launches knowledge-sharing platform
The dialogue also saw the launch of Prakshepan, an innovation Hackathon, and Cybersecurity & AI Capacity Building and Skilling Workshops for MSMEs and startups
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HAL Nashik unit cranks up to 24 Tejas light combat aircraft a year
Discover how HAL races to deliver 180 Mk 1As in under a decade, ramping up production to meet rising demand
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Spain, Norway formally recognise Palestine as EU rift with Israel widens
After Monday's meeting of EU foreign ministers, Irish Foreign Minister Michel Martin said for the first time at an EU meeting, in real way, I have seen a significant discussion on sanctions for Israel
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India announces financial aid of $1 mn for landslide-hit Papua New Guinea
Over 2,000 people were killed in the landslide
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Pakistani hackers may have hit 3 major Indian defence firms. Find out which
A recent report by Canadian cybersecurity firm BlackBerry claims that India's government and defence and aerospace sectors were targeted by a suspected Pakistan-based hacking group
 "Pakistani hackers may have hit 3 major Indian defence firms. Find out which")
