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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
 "What is the 1999 Lahore Declaration that Nawaz Sharif says Pak violated?")
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
 "Major 'make in India' defence deals including K-9 Vajra on Centre's agenda")
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
 "Rafale M fighter deal: How navy's Rafale will be different from air force's")
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
 "India-France negotiations for Rs 50k-cr 26 navy Rafales to start next week")
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
 "With Kargil War, we violated the Lahore Declaration, says ex-Pak PM Nawaz")
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
 "Taiwan detects 13 Chinese military aircraft, 9 naval vessels around island")
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
 "Israeli strikes kill 37 Palestinians near Gaza's Rafah as offensive expands")
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
 "India-US CEO Forum working group launches knowledge-sharing platform")
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
 "HAL Nashik unit cranks up to 24 Tejas light combat aircraft a year")
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
 "Spain, Norway formally recognise Palestine as EU rift with Israel widens")
India announces financial aid of $1 mn for landslide-hit Papua New Guinea
Over 2,000 people were killed in the landslide
 "India announces financial aid of $1 mn for landslide-hit Papua New Guinea")
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")
Defence ministry tightens control on exports, increases equipment oversight
Governments of countries purchasing arms must declare that they will not send the defence exports from India to any other country
 "Defence ministry tightens control on exports, increases equipment oversight")
Taiwan detects significant Chinese military presence around nation
Out of these 21 Chinese military aircraft, 10 entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern air defence identification zone (ADIZ), according to Taiwan's MND
 "Taiwan detects significant Chinese military presence around nation")
Netanyahu admits 'mistake' after Rafah strike kills dozens of Palestinians
Israel insists it adheres to international law even as it faces scrutiny in the world's top courts, one of which last week demanded that it halt the offensive in Rafah
 "Netanyahu admits 'mistake' after Rafah strike kills dozens of Palestinians")
Revamped Tejas Mk 1A ready for takeoff: First batch of 16 to serve IAF
Embark on the first leg of a four-part journey as the Tejas fighter undergoes an evolution
 "Revamped Tejas Mk 1A ready for takeoff: First batch of 16 to serve IAF")
North Korea says latest military satellite launch exploded in flight
The attempt came just hours after Pyongyang issued a warning that it would try to launch a satellite by June 4, in what would have been its second spy satellite in orbit
 "North Korea says latest military satellite launch exploded in flight")
Some WTO nations question India's $48 billion farm input subsidies
The issue was flagged by these members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) during a meeting of the committee on agriculture on May 23-24
 "Some WTO nations question India's $48 billion farm input subsidies")
North Korea appears to have fired missile into sea, say Japan, South Korea
North Korea had earlier notified Japan's coast guard about its plans to launch "a satellite rocket" during a launch window from Monday through June 3
 "North Korea appears to have fired missile into sea, say Japan, South Korea")
Army collaborates with IOCL for green, sustainable transport solutions
At an event, one hydrogen fuel cell bus was received by the Indian Army under the framework of the collaboration
 "Army collaborates with IOCL for green, sustainable transport solutions")