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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Agni-P will replace the Prithvi, Agni-1, and Agni-2 ballistic missiles that were built two decades ago with now-outdated technologies
 "New generation ballistic missile Agni Prime successfully test-fired")
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
 "IAF's Apache attack chopper makes emergency landing in Ladakh; pilots safe")
UK's higher salary thresholds for overseas skilled work visas kick in
Indian student group begins 'Fair Visa, Fair Chance' campaign in UK
 "UK's higher salary thresholds for overseas skilled work visas kick in")
Maldives still considers India as a friend: Minister Mohamed Saeed
Muizzu has repeatedly affirmed that no Indian military personnel, not even those in civilian clothing, would be present inside his country after May 10
 "Maldives still considers India as a friend: Minister Mohamed Saeed")
India distressed at escalating tensions in West Asia: Randhir Jaiswal
Iranian media reported that seven Revolutionary Guards personnel, including two generals, were killed in the attack
 "India distressed at escalating tensions in West Asia: Randhir Jaiswal")
India's relations with neighbours much better than earlier, says Jaishankar
He said there might be forces in the neighbourhood who create problems and there might be people in India who like to play out these problems
 "India's relations with neighbours much better than earlier, says Jaishankar")
Katchatheevu: Why getting Sri Lanka to see Indian POV may be an uphill task
BJP claims that the Congress government led by Indira Gandhi gave away Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974
 "Katchatheevu: Why getting Sri Lanka to see Indian POV may be an uphill task")
Before Katchatheevu, there was Bengal's Berubari: How a CM took on PM Nehru
The Berubari case went on to affect the Katchatheevu matter decades later, with opponents of the island's transfer to Sri Lanka citing it as a reason to reclaim the territory
 "Before Katchatheevu, there was Bengal's Berubari: How a CM took on PM Nehru")
India successfully conducts test flight of Agni-Prime ballistic missile
Agni-Prime anticipated to replace older generation missiles and significantly enhance the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces
Taiwan detects 7 Chinese naval vessels, 3 military aircraft encircling it
Since September 2020, China has increased its use of grey zone tactics by incrementally increasing the number of military aircraft and naval ships operating around Taiwan
 "Taiwan detects 7 Chinese naval vessels, 3 military aircraft encircling it")
Share of private sector in defence production hits a multi-year high
Investments observed in key defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
 "Share of private sector in defence production hits a multi-year high")
Indian troops from 2nd platform to leave within April: Maldives President
Eighty-eight Indian military personnel were operating two helicopters and a Dornier aircraft which were providing humanitarian and medical evacuation services in this archipelagic nation
 "Indian troops from 2nd platform to leave within April: Maldives President")
Aid group halts food delivery in Gaza after Israeli strike kills 7 workers
President Joe Biden issued an unusually blunt criticism of Israel by its closest ally, suggesting that the incident demonstrated that Israel was not doing enough to protect civilians
 "Aid group halts food delivery in Gaza after Israeli strike kills 7 workers")
Mumbai police arrests 9 pirates caught off Somalia coast by Indian Navy
The Indian Navy rescued the hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and its crew after more than 12 hours of intense coercive tactical measures as part of the anti-piracy operation
 "Mumbai police arrests 9 pirates caught off Somalia coast by Indian Navy")
Indian Navy reaches Japan for bilateral anti-submarine warfare exchange
The Indian Navy on Wednesday said its P8I aircraft has reached Japan for a bilateral anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and subject matter expert exchange with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
 "Indian Navy reaches Japan for bilateral anti-submarine warfare exchange")
19 fishermen detained by Sri Lanka return home: Indian High Commission
The Navy has so far held 23 Indian trawlers and 178 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in the island nation's waters thus far in 2024
 "19 fishermen detained by Sri Lanka return home: Indian High Commission")
Nato debates plan to provide long-term military support to Ukraine
We strongly believe that support to Ukraine should be less dependent on short-term, voluntary offers and more dependent on long-term NATO commitments, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said
 "Nato debates plan to provide long-term military support to Ukraine")
India-Taipei Association condoles loss of lives in Taiwan earthquake
They further prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured and extended support for the people of Taiwan during these difficult times
 "India-Taipei Association condoles loss of lives in Taiwan earthquake")
Indian Air Force receives first indigenously designed Crash Fire Tender
The Indian Air Force is promoting indigenisation and has procured many made-in-India items to meet its operational requirements
 "Indian Air Force receives first indigenously designed Crash Fire Tender")
Disengagement, de-escalation is the way forward, says Rajnath Singh
The minister complimented the forces for the high standard of operational preparedness and capabilities
 "Disengagement, de-escalation is the way forward, says Rajnath Singh")