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China providing geospatial intelligence to Russia: US warns allies
Spokespeople for the White House National Security Council declined to comment. China's foreign ministry didn't immediately respond to a request for comment during a holiday weekend
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Navy chief awards unit citation to INS Sharda for anti-piracy operations
Admiral Kumar, during his visit to Southern Naval Command, Kochi, awarded the 'On-the-spot Unit Citation' to INS Sharda for successful conduct of anti-piracy operations, it said
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Oz Navy delegation visits WNC; discuss interoperability, challenges
During its visit on Friday, the delegation also took a tour of an indigenously built destroyer and a submarine at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
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US, Japan, Oz and Philippines to stage military drills in S China Sea
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a separate statement the exercises underscore our shared commitment to ensuring that all countries are free to fly and sail
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China may misuse AI to target polls in countries like India, US: Microsoft
China is likely to deploy AI-generated content via social media to sway public opinion to boost its geopolitical interests
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Iran asks US to step aside, readies response to Israeli attack on consulate
The US hasn't commented on the alleged message Iran had sent
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We will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists who flee there: Rajnath Singh
Singh said India has the strength to take stern action against cross-border terrorism and Pakistan has started realising it
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India allows exports of essential goods to Maldives despite strained ties
India, a leading exporter of rice, sugar and onions, has imposed various curbs on exports of these food commodities to keep a lid on local prices ahead of general election
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India supports UNHRC's resolution on Palestinian self-determination right
The draft resolution on the Right of the Palestinian people to self-determination' was adopted in the Geneva-based Council, with 42 member states, including India, voting in favour
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UN calls for halt to weapons shipments to Israel on Gaza war concerns
The 47-member-country Human Rights Council voted 28-6 in favour of the resolution, with 13 abstentions
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Israel dismisses 2 officers over deadly strikes on aid workers in Gaza
The killings were condemned by Israel's closest allies and renewed criticism of Israel's conduct in the nearly 6-month-old war with Hamas
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Indian Army plans aggressor red team, test-bed units in modernisation drive
A number of foreign militaries employ the opposing force concept, which calls for specialised military units that act as the enemy force in training exercises and war games
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EAM Jaishankar dismisses UN official's remark on elections in India
Last week, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric was asked about the "political unrest" in India ahead of the upcoming national elections
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'No ground' for India's request for return of Katchatheevu: Lanka minister
It is the election time in India, it is not unusual to hear such noises of claims and counterclaims about Katchatheevu," Devananda told reporters in Jaffna on Thursday
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Not just Wadge Bank: There's more to Katchatheevu pact than meets the eye
Despite advantages India gained from the 1974 and 1976 agreements with Sri Lanka, New Delhi recognising Katchatheevu as belonging to Colombo has been an emotive issue for Tamil Nadu's fishermen
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Israel beefs up defences; on alert after Iran's retaliatory attack threat
Israel is believed to have carried out the strike, among the most significant yet on Iranian interests in Tehran's close ally Syria. Israel has neither confirmed nor denied involvement
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MEA asks Indians seeking jobs in Cambodia to check background of employers
The ministry said Indian nationals are "coerced" to undertake online financial scams and other illegal activities
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New generation ballistic missile Agni Prime successfully test-fired
Agni-P will replace the Prithvi, Agni-1, and Agni-2 ballistic missiles that were built two decades ago with now-outdated technologies
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IAF's Apache attack chopper makes emergency landing in Ladakh; pilots safe
It was the first such incident involving an Apache chopper in the IAF, military officials said
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UK's higher salary thresholds for overseas skilled work visas kick in
Indian student group begins 'Fair Visa, Fair Chance' campaign in UK
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