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Dy NSA Vikram Misri named next foreign secy, to succeed Vinay Mohan Kwatra
Vikram Misri, a 1989 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed to the post with effect from July 15
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Indian Navy bids farewell to UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service
The UH-3H helicopter will be replaced by Sea King 42C helicopter at INAS 350 to continue and deliver operational power and capability, a spokesperson of the Navy said in a statement
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Deeply Biased, driven by votebank: India on US' religious freedom report
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the report selectively picked incidents to advance a preconceived narrative against India
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Budget 2024: How can India achieve Rs 3 trillion defence production goal?
Centre has set annual defence production target of Rs 3 trillion by FY29, which would be an over three-fold jump from current levels
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Govt successfully conducts test flight of expendable aerial target 'Abhyas'
Abhyas has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as a target for the testing of missile systems
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India imposes anti-dumping duties on three Chinese products
These duties were imposed following a recommendation by the commerce ministry's directorate general of trade remedies
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'Enormous damage': China probing two ex-defence ministers at the same time
In the first time in its history, the People's Republic of China has made public corruption probes against two former defence ministers on the same day
 "'Enormous damage': China probing two ex-defence ministers at the same time")
North Korea says it tested multiwarhead missile, Seoul tags it as failiure
South Korea quickly dismissed the claim as deception to cover up a failed launch
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Army commander audits operational readiness of Udhampur military formations
His visit to the local formations on Wednesday evening was aimed to evaluate their preparedness in wake of the forthcoming Amarnath yatra and the security situation of the Jammu region
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J-K police attach properties belonging to 5 Pakistan-based terror handlers
Police in Baramulla after obtaining the attachment order passed by Baramulla Court attached properties which included nine Kanals of land
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India expressed interest in co-production of Stryker combat vehicle: US
The US and India plan to co-produce Stryker armoured vehicles in a move designed to boost India's military capabilities and deter China
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Relationship between India, US 'multiplicative': US envoy Eric Garcetti
Eric Garcetti made the remarks on Monday at an event on the sidelines of the SelectUSA Investment Summit, to which the largest delegation is from India
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Reforms in armed forces necessary to maintain supremacy during wars: Murmu
In an address to a joint sitting of Parliament, President Murmu said modernisation of the armed forces is essential for a strong India
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'Lasagna and tacos': Biden's prep for 1st US presidential debate with Trump
For the first time, a sitting US president and an ex-president will face off in a presidential debate on Thursday
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Taiwan detects 35 Chinese military aircraft, 7 vessels near its territory
According to Taiwan's MND, 33 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern, and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)
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Pannun assassination: Will look forward to results of inquiry, says US
While addressing a press briefing, Miller noted that they have raised the issue with the Indian government and told them that the US expects full investigation into the matter
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EAM meets Myanmar dy PM, flags concerns over impact of violence on border
In post on 'X' following the meeting, EAM said he pressed for "credible security" to India's ongoing projects in Myanmar and called for early return to path of democratic transition in that country
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India hails Lanka's debt restructuring pact; reaffirms support to recovery
India is one of the co-chairs of the Official Creditors Committee (OCC) that was formed in April last year to finalise a plan for restructuring Sri Lanka's debt
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Consistently pressed Delhi for updates on Indian inquiry: US on Pannun case
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said the US raised the issue directly at the most senior levels of the Indian government
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3 terrorists killed in gunfight with security forces in J&K's Doda
Jammu has witnessed a spurt in terror activities, attributed by authorities to an attempt by Pakistani handlers to revive terrorism in the region and disturb the peaceful atmosphere
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