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Ladakh standoff figures in Rajnath Singh's talks with Israeli counterpart
The main focus of the talks was speedy implementation of ongoing defence procurement programmes as well as further expansion of overall defence and security ties between the two countries
 "Ladakh standoff figures in Rajnath Singh's talks with Israeli counterpart")
Govt imposes restrictions on public procurement from China, neighbours
However, it provided relaxation in case of medical supplies in light of Covid-19
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India to boost Rafale capabilities with HAMMER missiles via emergency order
In view of the urgent requirement for these missiles by the Air Force, the French authorities would be delivering the systems to India from the existing stock meant for some other customer
 "India to boost Rafale capabilities with HAMMER missiles via emergency order")
PM's image no substitute for national vision: Rahul on Ladakh standoff
Chinese have to be dealt with 'from a position of strength', says Congress leader
 "PM's image no substitute for national vision: Rahul on Ladakh standoff")
Energy pricing: Centre may allow Chinese miners to bid in coal auctions
The first of a two-part series analyses how price signals have been planned in coal sector reforms
 "Energy pricing: Centre may allow Chinese miners to bid in coal auctions")
Will be conscious of govt directives: L&T on partnering with Chinese firms
L&T Group Chief Financial Officer R Shankar Raman said Chinese firms, which it had contracted, are providing critical equipment for some of the projects and helping in implementing and operating them
 "Will be conscious of govt directives: L&T on partnering with Chinese firms")
Recent clashes triggered by PLA examples of unacceptable behaviour: Pompeo
He also praised India's decision to ban 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok, which he said are "security risks" to the Indian people.
 "Recent clashes triggered by PLA examples of unacceptable behaviour: Pompeo")
PM Modi sells reforms story to US biz, seeks investment across sectors
Inviting US investors to tap opportunities in the technology sector, the prime minister cited a report that said that for the first time ever, there were more rural internet users than urban.
 "PM Modi sells reforms story to US biz, seeks investment across sectors")
Never been a better time to invest in India: PM Modi at India Ideas Summit
Calling for more investment in India, Modi further said that it is emerging as a land of opportunities
China not de-escalating situation on LAC, continues to deploy 40,000 troops
The Chinese are also not honouring their commitment for disengagement at the friction points in Eastern Ladakh and not moving back as per the agreed terms
 "China not de-escalating situation on LAC, continues to deploy 40,000 troops")
China's quest to grab more land undercut 3 decades of trust: C Raja Mohan
Referring to China's aggressive posturing in eastern Ladakh, South China Sea and East China Sea, Prof Mohan said China will face consequences for its misplaced aggression
US lawmakers urge China to de-escalate situation with India
China's military provocations against India are unacceptable, says Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
 "US lawmakers urge China to de-escalate situation with India")
China cannot threaten countries and bully them in the Himalayas: Pompeo
Pompeo's comment on Chinese bullying of its Himalayan neighbours came in response to a question if the US would like the UK to do more to confront China
We stand with India against China's military aggression: US lawmaker
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's remarks came as the US House of Representatives agreed to consider his bipartisan congressional resolution urging China to work towards de-escalating border tensions
DRDO-developed drone likely to be deployed in Ladakh amid China row: Report
The drone christened 'Bharat' has been developed by DRDO's Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh.
 "DRDO-developed drone likely to be deployed in Ladakh amid China row: Report")
China used Covid-19 distraction in attempt to seize Indian land: US
The NDAA amendment, moved by Congressman Steve Chabot along with lawmaker Ami Bera and passed on Monday, said that India and China should work towards de-escalating the situation along the LAC.
 "China used Covid-19 distraction in attempt to seize Indian land: US")
Best of BS Opinion: Managing public debt, urban equilibrium, and more
Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day talk about public debt among other issues
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US lawmakers urge China to de-escalate border row with India diplomatically
The troops of India and China are locked in a standoff in several areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh since May 5
PAC to focus on India-China border roads, other defence issues this year
The high number reflects the concerns over India's defence preparedness in the context of recent Chinese intrusions in Ladakh, sources said
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PM Modi is protecting his fabricated strongman image, not India: Rahul
The Chinese are sitting in our territory today and the Prime Minister has said publicly they are not, which to me tells me that is worried about his image, says Gandhi
 "PM Modi is protecting his fabricated strongman image, not India: Rahul")