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MoD inks MoUs with 4 banks to onboard them as 'SPARSH' service centres

The System for Pension Administration (RAKSHA) or SPARSH is a web-based system for processing pension claims

Zelenskyy hopes for India's presence at Swiss peace summit next week

Zelensky also welcomed the successful holding of the world's largest democratic elections in India

What will coalition govt mean for Modi 3.0 foreign policy? Experts weigh in

Narendra Modi is expected to take oath as Prime Minister for the third time on June 8 with the help of National Democratic Alliance coalition partners

Netanyahu congratulates PM Modi, hopes Indo-Israel ties reach 'new heights'

Modi was the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1992

US conducts 1st precision bombing drill in 7 yrs amid tensions with N Korea

The US B-1B bomber conducted joint aerial drills with other US and South Korean fighter jets, South Korea's Defence Ministry said

Over 400 Agniveer recruits join army at passing out parade in Ladakh

In his address to the young recruits, Maj Gen Singh congratulated them for the impressive parade and urged them to devote their life in service to the nation, as proud soldiers of the Army

Airbus unveils concept of unmanned wingman protecting manned fighter jets

It answers increasing need to augment capabilities of manned aircraft with unmanned platforms

IAF's Sukhoi fighter jet crashes in Nashik; pilot, co-pilot eject safely

They have been taken to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) hospital for further treatment, Special Inspector General of Nashik Range D R Karale told PTI

Shehbaz Sharif in China: Why Pakistan's hopes for 'CPEC 2.0' may be dashed

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to China will see the formal launching of the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Pakistani media had reported last month

LeT commander, one more terrorist killed in encounter in J&K's Pulwama

Riyaz Dar was a 'commander' of the banned LeT and was wanted in several terror cases. He had been evading security forces for many years

Ex-BrahMos engineer gets life imprisonment for spying for Pakistan

The former BrahMos engineer has been charged under Official Secrets Act for keeping classified information related to missiles in his personal device, which was leaked outside

Why Israel is asking its people to 'explore' Lakshadweep and ditch Maldives

The Embassy of Israel has adopted a unique strategy in response to the Maldives' ban on Israeli passport holders by promoting tourism in India as an alternative destination

Beijing blames Britain of recruiting couple working for Chinese govt to spy

In a statement, China's civilian spy agency, the Ministry of State Security (MSS), said it just cracked a "major espionage case" involving MI6

Pakistan Army can't afford China's expensive security demand. What is it?

China is reportedly unsatisfied by how Pakistan has handled Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan's Dasu terrorist attack in March that killed five Chinese nationals working on the CPEC project

US, India in talks for $3.99 billion MQ-9B drone deal. Details here

The drones, intended for maritime roles, will be stationed at three hubs, including INS Rajali in Tamil Nadu

US expects Israel to accept agreement to end Gaza war if Hamas agrees

"This was an Israeli proposal. We have every expectation that if Hamas agrees to the proposal" as was transmitted to them, an Israeli proposal" then Israel would say yes," US official said

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese ships, 2 military aircraft around island

In retaliation, Taiwan responded by monitoring the PLA activity with planes, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems

UN's permanent rep Ruchira Kamboj retires after nearly 40 years

The first woman diplomat to occupy the prestigious position as the Ambassador of India at the UN, Kamboj who had joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1987 took to social media to bid goodbye

US shifts focus to China risks; Zelenskyy attends Asia defence meeting

Just hours after Austin spoke at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy arrived in Singapore, where he will address delegates at the security forum on Sunday

'Genocide' in Gaza, not war: Sitaram Yechury at solidarity protest

Communist Party of India (Marxist) and other Left organisations demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and also accused the BJP-led government of supporting Israel