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Bad news for exports: Houthis may strike more ships beyond Red Sea
Attack on MSC Orion could portend new round of threats from Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis
 "Bad news for exports: Houthis may strike more ships beyond Red Sea")
'Xenophobia' stalling economic growth in China, Japan and India, says Biden
The IMF forecast last month that each country would see its growth decelerate in 2024 from the year prior, ranging from 0.9 per cent in highly developed Japan to 6.8 per cent in emerging India
 "'Xenophobia' stalling economic growth in China, Japan and India, says Biden")
Japan PM Kishida unveils a framework for global regulation of generative AI
Generative AI has the potential to be a vital tool to further enrich the world, Kishida said, according to a transcript of his speech provided in advance
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Indian telecom vendors stop supplying broadband internet services to Nepal
Two private mobile services operating in Nepal were working, but their internet speed was affected
 "Indian telecom vendors stop supplying broadband internet services to Nepal")
Trudeau's remarks show political space given in Canada to extremism: MEA
On Sunday, Trudeau addressed a Khalsa Day event in Toronto that was attended by some pro-Khalistan people
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India blasts USCIRF, describes it as 'biased' entity with political agenda
"Their efforts to interfere in the largest electoral exercise of the world will never succeed," Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing
 "India blasts USCIRF, describes it as 'biased' entity with political agenda")
Ukraine war not likely to end anytime soon: Top US intelligence official
On China, considered by the United States as its main global rival, Haines said Chinese President Xi Jinping and his top leaders expect some future instability in relations with Washington
 "Ukraine war not likely to end anytime soon: Top US intelligence official")
China tests advanced missile similar to one likely used by Israel on Iran
Recently tested Chinese weapon also resembles Russia's Kinzhal 'quasi-ballistic' missile
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India, New Zealand look to boost collaboration in pharma, digital trade
The commerce ministry said that huge potential is there in both economies to further promote bilateral trade
 "India, New Zealand look to boost collaboration in pharma, digital trade")
Govt to train 1,500 civil servants of Bangladesh in next five years
The consensus on extension of the existing agreement was reached during the visit of an Indian delegation -- headed by Srinivas to Bangladesh from April 28-30
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India, Israel conduct security drill to counter potential future threats
The exercise witnessed the involvement of various agencies, including the Delhi Police, the National Security Guard and local emergency services, the embassy said
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India, Maldives hold talks to enhance bilateral trade cooperation
Mohamed Saeed, Maldives' Minister of Economic Development and Trade, met with Munu Mahawar, Indian High Commissioner to the archipelago nation on Tuesday
 "India, Maldives hold talks to enhance bilateral trade cooperation")
Antony Blinken urges Israel, Hamas to move ahead with ceasefire deal
The current round of talks appears to be serious, but the sides remain far apart on one key issue - whether the war should end as part of an emerging deal
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DRDO successfully tests long-range 'SMART' anti-submarine missile system
SMART is equipped with an advanced lightweight torpedo as its payload, delivered via a parachute-based release system to aid Indian navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities
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India flight tests missile-assisted torpedo release system off Odisha coast
Several state-of-the-art mechanisms such as symmetric separation, ejection and velocity control have been validated in this test, a defence official said
 "India flight tests missile-assisted torpedo release system off Odisha coast")
Vice Admiral K Swaminathan assumes charge as vice chief of Indian Navy
He was serving as Chief of Personnel at the naval headquarters in his previous assignment
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Why a Chinese company's monopoly may pose a security risk at Indian ports
Chinese crane maker ZPMC was the subject of a recent US probe that raised concerns about possible surveillance
 "Why a Chinese company's monopoly may pose a security risk at Indian ports")
India-B'desh ties could be key contributor to regional connectivity: Envoy
The Bangladeshi high commissioner also referred to the common vision of India and Bangladesh to build a stronger South Asia
Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah as ceasefire talks with Hamas continue
Netanyahu said Israel would enter Rafah to destroy Hamas' battalions there with or without a deal
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Hangor submarine launch: Is Pakistan eyeing naval deep-strike capability?
Pakistan is buying eight Chinese Hangor-class submarines equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and weapons to strike targets at standoff ranges
 "Hangor submarine launch: Is Pakistan eyeing naval deep-strike capability?")