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INS Mumbai celebrates 20th anniversary
Singapore joins India as Indo-Pacific partner
Japan, India step up ties with Myanmar to counter China
China persists with 'wolf warrior' diplomacy as Biden era begins
Guterres appoints advisory panel on Syrian humanitarian deconfliction
Israel, Morocco sign aviation deal
US back in Paris pact raises hope, optimism to heal planet
Guterres offers condolences to families of SII fire victims
INS Mumbai celebrates 20th anniversary
Singapore joins India as Indo-Pacific partner
Japan, India step up ties with Myanmar to counter China
China persists with 'wolf warrior' diplomacy as Biden era begins
Guterres appoints advisory panel on Syrian humanitarian deconfliction
Israel, Morocco sign aviation deal
US back in Paris pact raises hope, optimism to heal planet
Guterres offers condolences to families of SII fire victims
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Seaplanes in India – The Way Forward
Clinical trial of Ayurvedic remedy for Covid-19 shows groundbreaking results
Manali paraglider pilot who took Modi to skies flying high
IS THERE A CHALLENGE FROM THE PLAAF?
Growth engine Airport sector needs priority greasing: Dr. R. K. Tyagi
Pak forces' brutality sparks outrage in Pashtun community
CDS is the only military adviser to nuclear command authority
Military Satellite Applications in INDIA
'Resurgence in nature due to coronavirus will push conservation'
Facade vs reality of Chinese / Indian politics of growth: Lessons for today
India must acquire Brazilian Embraer Aircraft Company: Dr. R.K. Tyagi
Modi govt. will need to speed up military projects
IS THE TAIL GOING TO WAG THE DOG?
Enigmatic China’s Geographical Compulsions
Will the superfast 'Sputnik V' vaccine put citizens at risk?
Indian Army''s artillery modernisation goes desi
Naval Strategies of India and China: Strengths and weaknesses
PAKISTAN’S WAR THREATS – RHETORIC OR REALITY
For years intimidation ruled the roost in J&K, let''s now give development a chance: PM Modi
Countering China’s ‘String of Pearls’
Indian Army Modernization: Budgetary Constrains Blur Focus
Zojila Day reminds superiority of Indian army over Pakistan
The Modi Government and Year 2019 Resolution
To Touch the Sky with Glory
Parliament needs to define status of armed forces
Growth in Indian Aviation Sector-Now Time to Make it Safer
India''s military aviation industry needs a new model
Remembering John F. Kennedy and his legacy
India offers to temporarily give up veto power as permanent member in expanded UNSC
Makings of a new Cold War
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron held a phone conversation during which they discussed about the upcoming trilateral me..
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Indonesia expands search area for crashed plane
Indonesia's search and rescue (SAR) team on Monday expanded the operation area to locate the debris and victims of the Sriwijaya Air plane, which crashed in the J..
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Egyptian, Jordanian FMs discuss Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi discussed efforts to resume the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process ahead..
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Twitter braces for pro-Trump rally at its US headquarters
Angry at Twitter which permanently banned US President Donald Trump on its platform following the Capitol chaos last week, his supporters are planning a rally at ..
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Kim Jong-un elected General Secy of ruling Worker's Party
North Korea has endorsed the country's supreme leader Kim Jong-un as the General Secretary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea at its ongoing eighth Congress, a..
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AU announces failure of latest round of talks on Nile Dam
The African Union (AU) has announced failure of the latest round of talks between Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) b..
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Working on building B'desh of Bangabandhu's dreams: Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday recalled killings, rape and genocide by the Pakistan Army and their auxiliaries in the 1971 Liberation War perio..
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UN chief calls for new type of multilateralism to address global challenges
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a new type of multilateralism to address global challenges.
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AIIMS doctors agree for virtual convocation
The Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have agreed to attend the 47th convocation being held by the institute ..
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China's muscle flexing brings France and India together
Amid simmering military tensions between India and China over Ladakh, France has slammed Beijing, pointing out that Paris supports New Delhis security concerns in..
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India ready with two 'Made in India' Covid vaccines: Modi
As India gears up for a massive vaccination drive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the country is ready with two 'Made in India' coronavirus vaccine..
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Guterres waiting for his Covid-19 vaccination: Spokesman
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is waiting to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus, his spokesman said.
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Pelosi wants Trump barred from access to nuclear codes, starting wars
In an unprecedented action, Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said that she has asked the Pentagon about steps to prevent an "unhinged" President Donald Trump from accessi..
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A-G writes to SC secretary general seeking review of virtual hearing set up
The Covid-19 pandemic necessitated a re-imagining of how access to justice can be ensured in the backof an unprecedented health crisis. In a swift response, the S..
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Karnataka successfully conducts second vaccination dry-run: Health minister
Karnataka deputy chief minister, C. N. Ashwath Narayana rolled up his sleeves and asked a government hospital nurse to administer him the "first shot" of the vacc..
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Chinese PLA solider held for entering Indian territory
A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldier was apprehended after he crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and entered the Indian territory, the..
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Air India ferries over 250 as UK-India flights resume
Flight services between the UK and India recommenced on Friday, with national carrier Air India flying in over 250 passengers from that country.
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Beijing-Islamabad nexus turns the heat on Pakistan's religious minorities
Soon after the brutal murder of 11 coal miners of the Pakistans Hazara minority community, which drew international condemnation, human rights of Pashtuns have al..
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Vaccination drive to start soon: Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said the government is in the process of ensuring vaccination of all and the drive will start soon.
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This is how winter impacts heart patients
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Taliban attacks pushed back in Kandahar: Afghan official
Taliban attacks on various parts of Afghanistan's Kandahar province in the last few weeks have been "pushed back" and the group has suffered heavy casualties, a s..
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Israel appoints honorary consul in North-East India
To further increase its presence and collaborations in India's North-East, the Embassy of Israel in India has appointed Joyshree Das Vermas honorary consul in the..
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Tripura keen to continue supplying 160 MW electricity to B'desh
Tripura, which has been supplying 160 MW electricity to Bangladesh for the past five years, is keen to continue providing power to the neighbouring country and ha..
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US Justice Department fines Boeing $2.5bn for coverup over 737 Max crashes
The US Justice Department announced on Thursday that Boeing has agreed to pay more than $2.5 billion to resolve a criminal charge related to a conspiracy to defra..
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Mumbai art gallery to reopen with show on nature, self
Mumbai-based art gallery Chemould Prescott Road is all set to reopen its doors after a ten-month closure to the much-anticipated solo show of artist Aditi Singh.
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Pelosi, Schumer, Republican Congressman join calls to oust Trump from office
Reeling from the mob attack on Congress, the nation's two highest-ranking Democrats and a Republican Congressman have demanded that Vice President Mike Pence act ..
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Indian flag seen at pro-Trump rally which some Indian-Americans joined
An Indian flag was seen amid a sea of American and Trump flags in a footage, as well as images, of the violent protests at the US Capitol that went viral on socia..
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Indian Army rescues pregnant woman stuck in snowbound Kashmir to hospital
Soldiers of the Indian Army rescued a pregnant woman stuck in snowbound Kupwara in Kashmir and safely took her for about two kilometres in knee-deep snow till the..
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Arunachal CM assures IAF chief to help in defence preparedness
Indian Air Force Chief R.K.S. Bhadauria on Wednesday met Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and assured full support of the IAF in times of need while t..
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Weather improves in J&K, Ladakh after 4 days
After four days of inclement weather triggering heavy snow/rain, there was marked improvement on Thursday as the local meteorological (MeT) department forecast ma..
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S.Korean team departs for Iran to negotiate over seized tanker
A South Korean delegation embarked on a visit to Iran on Thursday in an effort to try and negotiate the early release of an oil tanker which was seized by the Isl..
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Kim Jong-un vows to boost defence capabilities
At a rare Party Congress, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged to strengthen Pyongyang's military capabilities, a state media report said on Thursday.
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Pak hails resumption of Afghan peace talks
Pakistan has welcomed the resumption of the second round of the Afghan peace talks in Qatar between representatives of the Kabul government and the Taliban, which..
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Military historian Amarinder remembers family ties with Army
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday remembered his father on his 108th birth anniversary by saying his contribution in unifying India post-Independe..
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'Chinese Army uses nomads to transgress into Indian territory'
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is using nomads in Ladakh to transgress into Indian territory while the Indian Army has restricted its own nomads to pa..
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Biden to name civil rights activist Vanita Gupta as Associate AG: Reports
President-elect Joe Biden is planning to name civil rights activist Vanita Gupta to be the associate attorney general, according to several media reports quoting ..
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Woman killed by gunfire as Trump supporters launch assault on Congress
A woman was killed in gunfire inside Capitol building after President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the building to disrupt the democratic functioning of Cong..
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US health officials report 29 cases of anaphylaxis after initial Covid shots
At least 29 people vaccinated with mRNA-based Covid-19 shots in the US developed anaphylaxis - a "life-threatening" allergic reaction that comes on within minutes..
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India calls for global efforts against terrorists acquiring chemical weapons
India has expressed concern over the possibility of terrorists getting hold of chemical weapons and called for unrelenting global action against them.
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Democrats win 1 Senate seat in Georgia, lead in another
In the runoff elections from Georgia that will determine the future of the US Senate, a Democratic Party candidate won one of the two seats on Wednesday morning a..
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Trump, supporters prepare for doomed effort to overturn Biden's election
US President Donald Trump and his supporters prepared to make one final, already doomed effort on Wednesday to overturn Joe Biden's election when Congress will pu..
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Imran govt invites Opposition for talks on Kashmir action plan
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has invited the Opposition for talks to chalk out a comprehensive action plan aimed at resolution of the lingering ..
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Saudi FM hails 'new chapter' in Gulf as crisis with Qatar ends
Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan hailed end of the Gulf crisis with Qatar as a "new chapter" for the Gulf's security and stability.
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There is absolutely no improvement: CJI on farmers' protest
The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the ongoing farmers' protest against the recently enacted three farm laws at various Delhi borders.
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Kabul to be covered by security cameras: Saleh
In an effort to reduce security incidents and crimes in Kabul city, Afghanistan Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Wednesday announced that the city will be covered..
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China calls for caution in dealing with Syria chemical weapon issue
Syria's constructiveness and the outcomes of the engagement between the two parties deserve recognition. China encourages them to continue to work toward positive..
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S. Korean delegation to negotiate with Iran ship seizure
Seoul: A South Korean delegation is set to depart for Iran soon to negotiate the early release of a seized tanker and its crew, officials said on Wednesday.
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OPEC allows Russia, Kazakhstan to raise output
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-bloc producers agreed to allow Russia and Kazakhstan to slightly raise oil output in the next two..
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WHO team investigating Covid origins denied entry to China
A World Health Organization (WHO) team due to investigate the origins of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Wuhan city has been denied entry to China.
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Trump, supporters prepare for doomed effort to overturn Biden's election
US President Donald Trump and his supporters prepared to make one final, already doomed effort on Wednesday to overturn Joe Biden's election when Congress will pu..
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India takes its place on UN Security Council pledging 'human-centric' agenda
With a pledge to "bring human-centric and inclusive solutions" to world problems, India has taken its place on the UN Security Council, the organisation's highest..
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Swedish defence firm to sell airborne surveillance system to UAE
Swedish aerospace and defence company, the Saab Group said that it was contracted to sell two advanced airborne surveillance systems to the United Arab Emirates (..
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SC nod to Central Vista project, including new Parliament building
In a major relief for the Modi government, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court cleared the redevelopment plan for Central Vista with a 2:1 majority on Tuesda..
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S.Korea calls for early release of tanker seized by Iran
The South Korean government on Tuesday called for the early release of an oil tanker which was seized by Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in the Gulf..
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UN holds meeting with Libyan Political Dialogue Forum's Advisory Committee
A UN representative held a virtual meeting with the newly established Advisory Committee of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) to discuss the latter's tas..
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Indian-American Republican sworn in as Ohio state Senator
Indian-American Republican Niraj Antani, who was elected to the Ohio state Senate from the 6th District, has been sworn in as a Senator, the media reported.
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PDM poses no threat to govt: Imran
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the the 11-party PDM opposition alliance poses no threat to his government.
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'Colombo Port City, Hambantota Port to attract investments to SL'
The Colombo Port City and the Hambantota Port will attract foreign investments to Sri Lanka and boost growth in 2021, the governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lank..
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One country, one gas grid: Modi after inaugurating Kochi-Mangaluru gas pipeline
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the goal of the government was to have 'One country, One gas grid'. He was speaking after virtually inaugurating the ..
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Kuwaiti Emir to attend 41st Gulf summit
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will attend the 41st Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit on Tuesday in Riyadh, according to a state media r..
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Khalilzad visits Pak ahead of Afghan peace talks' resumption
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has embarked on a trip to Pakistan ahead of the resumption of the peace talks between re..
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China used 'unorthodox weapons', made unilateral attempts to change status quo at LAC: MoD
China's People Liberation Army escalated the situation at Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh by utilisation of "unorthodox weapons and amassing large number..
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All eyes on Jan 5 Georgia elections as Biden, Harris meet 2021's defining political test
US President-elect Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris meet an early 2021 political test as two of their Democratic party colleagues seek to win knife edge spe..
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PM dedicates National Atomic Timescale to country
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated the National Atomic Timescale and Bhartiya Nirdeshak Dravya Pranali to the nation and laid the foundation stone o..
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US urges China to end aggression against India & in the Indo-Pacific
In major boost to India, the US Congress through a bipartisan law, the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) 2021 has condemned China for its aggression in ea..
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US aircraft carrier to remain in Middle East: Pentagon
The Pentagon said that US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz would remain in the Middle East waters due to "threats from Iran", reversing a previous decision to order th..
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Efforts to challenge US Electoral College results divide Republicans
US Senate Republicans were divided amid efforts to challenge the 2020 Electoral College results, which affirmed Democrat and former Vice President Joe Biden's vic..
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'Nations that voted against UN Rohingya resolution could play better role'
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said that the countries, including Russia and China, which voted against a resolution recently adopted..
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Russian Strategic Missile Forces to hold over 200 drills in 2021
The Russian Strategic Missile Forces will conduct more than 200 exercises of various levels in 2021, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
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India in UNSC: How long it has to wait for Permanent Seat?
With India being part of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as non-permanent member from January 1, 2021, and UN 75 years of celebration (2020) hangover rolli..
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Challenges ahead as EU-UK open new chapter in ties
Challenges lie ahead for both the European Union (EU) and the UK following the inking of a long-awaited deal laying out how the two sides would manage their futur..
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India, Japan and US devise underwater system to counter Chinese submarine threat
As 2020 dawns, India and its friends in its neighbourhood have to be vigilant against the threat posed by Sea Wing underwater drones. These are Chinese underwater..
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Goa Shipyard to build 12 patrol boats for Pangong deployment
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has bagged the Rs 65-crore contract to build 12 anti-ramming patrol boats that would be deployed at Pangong Lake in Ladakh to thwart Ch..
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LeT's Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi arrested in Pak over terror financing
In an all out crackdown against the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant groups, Pakistan counter-terrorism authorities have arrested Zaki-ur-R..
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India to UK flights from Jan 6, UK-India services from Jan 8: Minister
Flight services between India and UK will resume from January 6, while those from UK to India will recommence from January 8, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Sing..
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Russian ground troops to participate in 9 int'l drills
The Russian Defence Ministry announced that the country's ground troops have planned to participate in nine military exercises in 2021.
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US Congress votes to override Trump's veto of defence bill
In a first during his four years in office, the US Congress voted to override President Donald Trump's veto of a massive $740.5 billion defence policy bill.
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DRDO chief calls upon scientists to focus on next-generation needs
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chief G. Satheesh Reddy on Friday asked scientists to focus on next-generation needs including cyber secu..
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Lt Gen Aich takes over as new Director General of NCC
Lt Gen Tarun Kumar Aich on Friday took over as Director General, National Cadet Corps, the Defence Ministry said.
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Reusable rockets, satellite constellation for broadband in ISRO's 10-year plan
Stepping into 2021, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has chalked out its decadal plan which includes development of a heavy lift rocket, reusable sat..
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Soldier killed in Pakistani firing on LoC in J&K's Rajouri
Defence ministry spokesman, Colonel Devender Anand said at about 3.30 p.m. on Friday Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arm..
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Western Railway's 156-year-old Thane Creek bridges being dismantled
A slice of Indian Railways' glorious heritage, in the form of two open bridges spanning two arms of the Thane Creek between Bhayander-Panju Isle and Panju Isle-Na..
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India joins UNSC as world confronts changing reality
India became a non-permanent member of the Security Council on Friday taking a seat at the UN's highest decision-making body at a time of changing reality even as..
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Indian Navy chief reviews security situation at forward operating base in Gujarat
Indian Navy chief, Admiral Karambir Singh visited INS Dwarka, Indian Navy's forward operating base at Gujarat's Okha, on New Year's Eve on Thursday and reviewed o..
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Pak Senate body orders fresh probe into Christian girl's abduction
Convinced that police have mishandled the case, a parliamentary committee ordered a fresh inquiry into the abduction of a minor Christian girl in Faisalabad.
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IAF copter deployed to battle Dzukou Valley wildfire
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and state authorities are battling the raging wildfire in the famed Dzukou Valley on the border of Manipur and Nagaland, that has so fa..
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J&K Police maintains '3 killed in Srinagar gunbattle' had terror links
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday maintained that the three persons killed in an encounter in Srinagar city's Lawaypora area had militant connections, and re..
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2,00,000-year-old tools from Stone Age unearthed in Saudi Arabia
A Saudi scientific team from the Heritage Authority discovered stone tools used by the inhabitants of Assyrian civilization in the Paleolithic period that date ba..
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DMA's first Addl Secy Lt Gen Taranjit Singh hangs up his boots
Lt Gen Taranjit Singh, the first Additional Secretary of India's newly-created Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence, retired on Thursday a..
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Maj Gen Gautam Chauhan becomes first to head Indian Army's Human Rights Cell
For the first time, the Indian Army has appointed a major general rank officer to look into the human rights issue and suggest means to better the track record of..
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Indian Air Force Launches e-Governance (e-Office) Portal
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC formally launched the IAF e-Governance (e-Office) portal at Air HQ, Vayu Bhavan on 31..
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GSL to supply Boats to Indian Army
Adding another high performance product to its diverse product profile, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) signed a contract with Indian Army for supply of 12 nos. high p..
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US flies B-52 bombers to Middle East as 'show of force'
"The two-ship deployment also delivers a clear deterrent message to anyone who intends to do harm to Americans or American interests," the statement added.
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66K cops for 19K VIPs' security for more than 6 months in 2019
More than 19,000 VIPs were provided round-the-clock police protection for more than six months in 2019 across the country, for which over 66,000 police personnel ..
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India approves sale of Akash missile system to foreign nations
In a big boost to India's indigenous defence capabilities, the government approved on Wednesday the sale of Akash missile system to foreign nations, Defence Minis..
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Nawaz Sharif's passport to be cancelled on Feb 16: Minister
Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said former premier Nawaz Sharif's passport would be cancelled on February 16, 2021, the media reported on Thursday..
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Delhi cop Ishwar Singh who blew lid off 2000 cricket match-fixing scandal, retires
Delhi Police's top officer Ishwar Singh, whose chance tapping of a telephonic conversation involving South Africa captain Hansie Cronje opened a Pandora box on cr..
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'For BJP, Modi is the ultimate leader and star campaigner'
A day after Tamil superstar Rajinikanth abandoned his foray into politics, BJP national general secretary, C.T. Ravi on Wednesday said that National Democratic Al..
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Ushering more space sector reform is the priority for 2021: Sivan
The priority for the year 2021 will be to usher in increased space sector reforms by putting in place a permanent Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisatio..
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Honduran int'l airport reopens after back-to-back hurricanes
The Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport in northern Honduras resumed operations in the wake of back-to-back hurricanes Iota and Eta in November, a top off..
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Pakistan to purchase vaccine from China's Sinopharm
Pakistan has decided to pre-book a Covid-19 vaccine from Chinese state-owned company Sinopharm for emergency use for healthcare workers, the Ministry of National ..
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Govt directs ED, RBI to act against Amazon, Flipkart for violation of FDI, FEMA
In a significant development related to war between e-commerce giants and traders of India, the Union Government has directed the Enforcement Directorate and Rese..
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'US pardons for convicted Blackwater guards an affront to justice'
US President Donald Trump's pardoning of four private security company Blackwater guards convicted of committing a massacre in Iraq violated American obligations ..
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Pakistan invites Afghan businessmen to join CPEC
Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Asad Qaisar has invited Afghan businessmen to take part in economic activities under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor ..
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22 killed in Yemen airport explosions
At least 22 people were killed after three massive explosions struck the Aden airport in Yemen just minutes after the arrival of members of a new power-sharing go..
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Putin proposes Russia-US cooperation in greetings to Biden
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent Christmas and New Year greetings to US President-elect Joe Biden, underlining the importance of cooperation, the Kremlin..
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Ready to try Daniel Pearl murderers if Pak courts can't: US
With Pakistan's Sindh High Court (SHC) ordering release of the militants accused of murdering American journalist Daniel Pearl, after overturning their conviction..
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20 million more placed under stringent curbs in UK
The UK government has announced more areas, including Leicester City in England, will enter Tier Four, the highest level of Covid-19 restrictions in the country, ..
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Angry mob vandalizes Hindu saint's shrine in Pakistan
The shrine of a Hindu saint has been vandalized by an aggressive mob in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The incident took place in Teri area of Karak dist..
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Pakistan becoming pawn in Chinese policy to enter Afghanistan: IAF chief
Indian Air Force chief R.K.S. Bhadauria on Tuesday said that Pakistan is becoming a pawn in Chinese policy and Beijing could use it to enter Afghanistan after the..
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China denies seeking guarantees from Pakistan
After reports emerged about Pakistans ally and all-weather friend China, asking Islamabad to provide guarantees if it intends to avail the $6 billion package; Bei..
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Indian man killed by BGB in alleged gunfight
A Indian man was killed in an alleged gunfight with members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) just days after the conclusion of the 51st Director General-level..
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14 more reports with UK Covid strain, total cases 20
India has recorded 14 more cases with the new UK coronavirus mutant strain, taking total number of such cases to 20, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Court permanently shuts down US-India computer scam against elders
A federal court has permanently shut down a US-based computer scam that preyed on elderly Americans using call centre operators in India resulting in losses of hu..
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Pakistan to buy costliest LNG amid increasing gas shortage
With an increasing gas crisis in the country, Pakistan will be buying an all-time high priced Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for February 2021.
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Kamala Harris receives Covid-19 vaccine
US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
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American Airlines resumes Boeing 737 Max commercial flight
American Airlines has flown a Boeing 737 Max from Miami to New York with paying passengers on board, making the first commercial flight almost 2 years after the w..
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We expect India to intervene to stop the genocide: Uyghur leader
China's persecuted Uyghurs expect India to give up its silence and step in to prevent the "genocide" of the community, unlike other major powers, including Islami..
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ITBP finally gets land to build HQ in Delhi, to come up by 2023
Almost six decades since it was set up, the Indian government's specialised high-altitude paramilitary force, the ITBP has been allotted land to construct its hea..
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89 start-ups pitch innovations to Army; 13 proposals shortlisted
In a push to Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and promote an innovation ecosystem, 89 start-ups pitched their indigenous innovations, ideas and proposals to the Indi..
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Biden accuses Defence Dept of transition obstruction
US President-elect Joe Biden has accused the Department of Defence of failing to provide his team details of the transition of power, the media reported on Tuesda..
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It remains quite simply: Quid pro quo
A similar situation is emerging now where the Pak establishment is utilising its equations with Chinese Communist Party and the Erdogan-led Turks, whilst snubbing..
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Underrated Sitharaman presiding over India's biggest stock market bull run
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been presiding over Indian stock markets' biggest bull run in the last few months. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sithar..
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Iran vows 'massive response' to Israeli submarine in Gulf
Iran will give a "strong and massive" response to any Israeli submarine in the Gulf, a security official announced here.
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Post-Brexit trade deal new starting point: Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the post-Brexit trade deal is a new starting point for Britain and the European Union (EU).
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Imran won't resign at PDM's behest, says FM Qureshi
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday reiterated that Prime Minister Imran Khan will not resign at the behest of the 11-party opposition allia..
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Targeted killings are attack on new generation: Ghani
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has said that targeted killings of journalists and civil society activists were "an attack on a generation" and an attempt to furthe..
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Pak Prez backs national dialogue on electoral reforms
Pakistan President Arif Alvi has backed calls for a national dialogue on electoral reforms, but made it clear that Prime Minister Imran Khan will decide when to h..
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Railway project under CPEC to boost Pak's exports: Imran
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that a railway project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will boost the country's exports by improving con..
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Guterres welcomes holding of presidential, legislative polls in Niger
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the holding of the presidential and legislative elections in Niger and commended the government and people of t..
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Israel, Morocco discuss economic collaborations
Israel and Morocco have begun discussions on cooperation in several key economy fields following the normalisation agreement signed between the two countries on D..
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US House overrides Trump's veto of defence bill
The Democrat-led House of Representatives has voted to override US President Donald Trump's veto of an annual defence bill, which initially passed both the House ..
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Air India employees seek status quo on benefits post privatisation
Air India pilots' associations has asked its members to maintain the printed weekly offs and not to change them.
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Trump signs Tibet policy, stops China from installing own Dalai Lama
Less than a week after the US Senate unanimously passed the Tibetan Policy and Support Act (TPSA) of 2020 despite China's protest, President Donald Trump has sign..
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Army chief visits South Korea to enhance military ties
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has proceeded on a three-day visit to the Republic of Korea on Monday aimed to strengthen military ties between bo..
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Chinese leaders meet Nepal Prez, PM
Concerned over the recent political crisis in Nepal following the dissolution of the House of Representatives, a high-level Chinese Communist Party (CCP) delegati..
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Metro service in more than 25 cities by 2025: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated India's first-ever driverless train operations on Delhi Metro's Magenta Line, along with the fully operational ..
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Sri Lanka reopens southern airport under pilot program
Sri Lanka on Monday kicked-off a pilot program to welcome tourists into the island country by re-opening a southern airport, as its international airports have re..
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Saudi Arabia extends suspension of int'l flights
Saudi Arabia on Monday announced the extension of the suspension of international commercial flights for an additional week, according to the Interior Ministry.
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Despotic Erdogan regime curbs free speech, talks reforms in Turkey
The deplorable state of freedom of speech and expression in Turkey has once again been brought to the fore with the shutting down of a Turkish channel, just 26 da..
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Trump signs $2.3 trillion relief, spending package
After much delay, US President Donald Trump has finally signed a massive $2.3 trillion government funding and coronavirus relief package, the White House announce..
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Turkey vows to retaliate against attack by Libya's Haftar forces
Any attack by the forces of the Khalifa Haftar-led Libyan National Army (LNA) on Turkish troops in the North African country would be retaliated, Defence Minister..
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India logs 20K Covid cases, 279 deaths in 24 hours
India on Monday logged 20,021 fresh Covid-19 infections taking the total number of cases to 1,02,07,871, along with 279 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the ta..
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China launches new remote sensing satellite
China has launched a new remote sensing satellite which will be used for scientific experiments.It was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 11.44 ..
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Pak concerned over high level of violence in Afghanistan
Pakistan has expressed concerns about the spike in violence in Afghanistan and assured help in enhancing security, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.
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Rajnath appreciates 3-yr achievements of Himachal CM
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday appreciated the efforts of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur for the achievements of his government in the l..
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Looking beyond 2020
As the year draws to a close, the thinking citizens are left wondering what lies ahead - considering the numerous impediments to progress that Indian democracy fa..
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Libya, Turkey discuss security cooperation
Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar met with his counterpart of the UN-backed Libyan government, Salahaddin Namroush, and discussed security cooperation between ..
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Jack Ma episode has made global investors jittery about China
The ugly face-off between Chinese President Xi Jinping and billionaire entrepreneur Jack Ma is set to deal a big blow to investments in the country.
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2 terrorists nabbed in J&K's Poonch
Security forces apprehended two terrorists of J&K Ghaznavi Force on Sunday in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch district and recovered explosive material from them.
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Military chopper crash in Pak kills 4
A Pakistan Army helicopter crashed in the Gilgit Baltistan (GB) region, leaving four people dead, a military statement said on Sunday.
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Saradha scam: Salaries paid from CM relief fund, says CBI
In an application, the CBI said that the CM Relief fund has regularly paid the amounts - at the rate of Rs 27 lakh per month - for a period of 23 months from May ..
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Modi govt committed to growth, lasting peace in NE : Amit Shah
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government has a strong commitment to all round development and lasting peace in the northeastern region, Union Home ..
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Pakistan faces setback in Reko Diq case
The Imran Khan-led government of Pakistan is confronted with yet another setback in the Riko Diq case as the high court in the British Virgin Islands has directed..
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Israeli midnight strikes in Syria kill 6 fighters
A total of six pro-government fighters were killed during an Israeli airstrike that targeted positions in central Syriat, according to a war monitor.
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Iran, US warned against involving Iraq in conflict
Prominent Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sayyid Muhammad al-Sadr has warned Iran and the US against involving Baghdad in their conflict.
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UN welcomes prisoner swap between Libyan parties
The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Saturday welcomed the exchange of prisoners between rival parties in the war-torn country.
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China's top legislature to convene annual session in March
China's 13th National People's Congress (NPC) will hold its fourth annual session in Beijing on March 5, 2021, according to a decision made by the NPC Standing Co..
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IB given bigger role, to share inputs on terrorism with B'desh, Myanmar
The Indian government has given its domestic intelligence, internal security and counter-intelligence agency - the Intelligence Bureau (IB) - a bigger role to pla..
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Two army porters injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC
Two porters working for the army were injured on Friday when Pakistan carried out a ceasefire violation on the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Poonch district.
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With eye on China, Japan invites German warship for naval drill
Japan wants Germany to send a warship to East Asia in the new year as it drums up support from like-minded nations against Chinas hegemony in the Indo-Pacific reg..
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Syrian air defences respond to Israeli missile attack
Syrian air defences responded to a fresh Israeli missile attack that targeted the western Masyaf area in Hama Governorate on Friday, according to a state TV repor..
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Modi releases book on Atal, calls him visionary leader
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday released a book titled 'Atal Bihari Vajpayee' here in Parliament - a commemorative volume on the former Prime Minister on h..
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Dry run for Covid vax admin in 4 states next week
The central government on Friday said that it has planned a dry run for administration of the COVID-19 vaccine in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat and Punjab next w..
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Turkey extends troop deployment in Libya
Turkey extended its troop deployment permission in Libya for another 18 months, according to its official gazette.
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UN redeploys peacekeepers from S.Sudan to CAR before polls
The UN is redeploying peacekeepers from South Sudan to the Central African Republic (CAR) to help maintain stability in the latter ahead of Sunday's legislative a..
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Another Indo-Canadian arrested over India call centre scams
Another Indo-Canadian man has been arrested and charged in connection with Indian call centre scams targeting Canadians.
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New US sanctions destructive to bilateral ties: Russia
The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that the expanded sanctions list published by the US authorities in relation to Russian companies allegedly classified as "m..
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