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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

China-made drone recovered in border area of Punjab's Tarn Taran: BSF

Notably, this is the third Chinese drone that the security forces have recovered in the district since last week

Security deal with US is 'bridge' to Ukraine's Nato membership: Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy made the remarks at a joint news conference with US President Joe Biden, which was held on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy on Thursday

Kuwait identifies bodies of 45 Indian nationals killed in fire incident

At least 49 foreign workers were killed and 50 others injured in the fire on Wednesday at the seven-storey building where 196 migrant workers were staying in the southern city of Mangaf

India slams 'unwarranted' references to J&K in China-Pak joint statement

The joint statement was issued in Beijing on June 7 following talks between Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang

G7 agrees to use frozen Russian assets for $50 billion loan for Ukraine

The US proposal involves engineering a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia that would use interest earned on profits from Russia's frozen central bank assets

US wishes India luck with 'structural issues' in strained China ties

Washington has sought to develop its ties with India in spite of some differences over issues including human rights

Sri Lanka President recalls crisis help from SAARC nations including India

The work we have been doing in the last two years when many people didn't expect Sri Lanka to come out of this crisis so quickly, has been remarkable, he said

PM reviews J&K security, calls for full spectrum counter-terror measures

The Prime Minister was given a full overview of the security-related situation in Jammu and Kashmir

Rajnath Singh takes charge as defence minister; MoD's 100-day plan on track

Welfare of serving and retired soldiers and increased self-reliance in producing weapons and defence systems to be major focus areas of the Ministry of Defence's 100-day action plan