The rules that permit surveillance by the government under the IT Act do not allow hacking. Hacking remains illegal under Section 43 of the IT Act with no exceptions.
Describing the opportunities of collaboration between the two countries as "endless", Bennett stressed that "the ties between Israel and India are strong and together they will only grow stronger".
The Congress attacked the Centre over an NYT report which claimed that the Indian govt bought the spy tool from Israel, alleging that the govt indulged in illegal snooping which amounts to 'treason'
Spyware Pegasus and a missile system were the centerpieces of a $2 billion deal of sophisticated weapons and intelligence gear between India and Israel, according to a report in The New York Times
Gilon launched the logo virtually along with his Indian counterpart in Tel Aviv, Ambassador Sanjeev Singla
The 30th anniversary of India-Israel diplomatic ties is a good opportunity to look ahead and shape the next 30 years of relations, the Israeli envoy said
Deliberating on widening the scope of India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F), the two countries have approved three joint R&D projects worth $5.5 million and suggested measures to create a broader India-Israel collaborative ecosystem.
The Ambassador said Israel will set up many such projects in future in India and most projects will be in Haryana
Xi said China highly values its relations with Israel, and is ready to work with the Israeli side to bring more benefits to their people
Modi met Bennett on the sidelines of the COP26 climate summit
The people of India deeply value the friendship with Israel, PM Narendra Modi said, as he recalled his meeting with his Israeli counterpart Naftali Bennett on the sidelines of the COP26
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and discussed strengthening of strategic alliance, expanding bilateral ties and deepening of the friendship
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday had a "warm and rich" discussion with the top Israeli leadership on realising the full potential of the bilateral strategic partnership
This is Jaishankar's first visit to Israel as External Affairs Minister
Meanwhile, an article in the Jerusalem Post newspaper pointed out that there are economic and defence industry advantages to the new ties
In order to ease travel between the two countries amidst the COVID pandemic, India and Israel have also agreed to mutually recognise vaccination certificates.
EAM S Jaishankar arrived here on Sunday on a five-day visit during which he will hold talks with Israel's top leadership to mutually prepare a roadmap for further enriching the strategic ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Israel beginning Sunday where he will hold talks with his Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid to strengthen the strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with his Israeli counterpart Naftali Bennett on Monday and the two leaders reviewed all areas of bilateral cooperation
India and Israel have signed a three-year joint work programme till 2023