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Will deepen ties with India for greater prosperity, says Israel FM
Katz was responding to India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's message on the occasion of Israel's 76th Independence Day
 "Will deepen ties with India for greater prosperity, says Israel FM")
Chabahar: Once exempt from US sanctions, why the port is again under threat
India and Iran have signed a long-term contract for the operation of the Shahid Beheshti Port terminal at Chabahar in Iran
 "Chabahar: Once exempt from US sanctions, why the port is again under threat")
India-Iran Chabahar port deal: US State Dept warns of potential sanctions
Any entity, anyone considering business deals with Iran, they need to be aware of the potential risk they are opening themselves up to, potential risk of sanctions, US State department said
 "India-Iran Chabahar port deal: US State Dept warns of potential sanctions")
Timeline: 21-year-long effort by India to set up port in Chabahar
Monday's agreement is expected to finally realise efforts by India to gain a strategic foothold in the region
 "Timeline: 21-year-long effort by India to set up port in Chabahar")
Maldives says it cannot fly three aircraft donated by India. Here's why
The move comes after Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, a pro-China leader, insisted on the withdrawal of Indian military personnel by May 10
 "Maldives says it cannot fly three aircraft donated by India. Here's why")
$120 mn investments, $250 mn credit line to fund Chabahar port growth
Major issues ironed out; Iran agrees for arbitration at SIAC
 "$120 mn investments, $250 mn credit line to fund Chabahar port growth")
ICG apprehends fishing vessel near Mumbai coast; Rs 1.75 lakh cash seized
"An ICG Fast Patrol Vessel and an Interceptor Boat apprehended the suspected vessel involved in illegal diesel smuggling," the statement said
 "ICG apprehends fishing vessel near Mumbai coast; Rs 1.75 lakh cash seized")
PM spoke to Putin, Zelenskyy, ensured safe passage to Indian students: EAM
The Sumy operation was a bigger one, he said. Incident two was a bigger issue. This was a city called Sumy. There, distant firing and also automatic (weapons) firing was taking place
 "PM spoke to Putin, Zelenskyy, ensured safe passage to Indian students: EAM")
Plan your destination wedding in Abu Dhabi with UAE's enhanced visa support
The recently announced new visa initiative contributes to Abu Dhabi's tourism strategy 2030, which aims to boost visitor numbers to 39.3 million by 2030
 "Plan your destination wedding in Abu Dhabi with UAE's enhanced visa support")
Chabahar explained: How India can bypass Pak, reach Europe via Iran port
India and Iran signed a long-term agreement for the operation and management of the Chabahar Port on Monday
India, Iran sign pact for long-term operation of terminal at Chabahar Port
Sonowal added that the signing of this contract will have a multiplier effect on the viability and visibility of Chabahar port
'True gesture of goodwill': Maldives thanks India for $50 million support
India-Maldives ties: The decision on extending the support was made by the Centre following a request made by Zameer during his official bilateral visit to India last week
 "'True gesture of goodwill': Maldives thanks India for $50 million support")
Taiwan detects 7 Chinese naval ships, 2 military aircraft around island
In response, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal defence missile systems to monitor PLA activity
 "Taiwan detects 7 Chinese naval ships, 2 military aircraft around island")
India to sign 10-year agreement with Iran to manage Chabahar Port
Chabahar Port will serve as a vital link connecting India to Afghanistan, Central Asia, and the broader Eurasian region
US aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets
The focus on AI has generated public concern that future wars will be fought by machines that select and strike targets without direct human intervention
 "US aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets")
UK foreign secy says halting arms sales to Israel would strengthen Hamas
Britain's opposition Labour Party and human rights groups have argued that the UK should follow a similar position and stop the sale of British-made weapons or components in a Rafah offensive
 "UK foreign secy says halting arms sales to Israel would strengthen Hamas")
Police officer killed, over 100 injured in clashes during protest in PoK
The disputed region witnessed clashes on Saturday between the police and activists of a rights movement amid a wheel-jam and shutter-down strike across the territory
 "Police officer killed, over 100 injured in clashes during protest in PoK")
Thousands of civilians flee Ukraine as Russia presses new border assault
By Sunday afternoon, the town of Vovchansk, with a prewar population of 17,000, emerged as a focal point in the battle
 "Thousands of civilians flee Ukraine as Russia presses new border assault")
Indian Navy ship reaches Vietnam's Cam Ranh Bay, visit to strengthen ties
The visit will conclude with a maritime partnership exercise at sea between the Indian Navy and the Vietnamese People's Navy
 "Indian Navy ship reaches Vietnam's Cam Ranh Bay, visit to strengthen ties")
Canada arrests fourth Indian for suspected role in Hardeep Nijjar's killing
Amardeep Singh, 22, a resident of Brampton, Surrey, and Abbotsford areas of Canada, has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder
 "Canada arrests fourth Indian for suspected role in Hardeep Nijjar's killing")
