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India and EU Pursue Multiple Transformative Initiatives While Aiming to Finalize FTA by December
This week, European Commission officials — Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen and Trade Chief Maros Sefcovic — are in India to hold talks with Indian officials, as both sides are keen to wrap up the FTA by this year-end.
Watch | CDS Anil Chauhan in Gorakhpur: ‘Border dispute with China India’s biggest challenge’
Addressing a function in Gorakhpur, he also named Pakistan's proxy war against India as another serious national security issue. He pointed out that Islamabad's long-standing policy has been to "bleed India by a thousand cuts.
GE Delays LCA Engine Delivery in August; Tejas Mk-1A Production Struggles to Gain Momentum
Production of the homegrown Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk-1A is yet to pick up as envisioned, with engine maker General Electric falling behind schedule for delivering two F-404 engines in August, defence sources indicated. Ten of these sophisticated planes have been completed so far by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
PM Modi Highlights NEP 2020’s Role in India’s Path to Self-Reliance
The article written by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan discusses the evolving roles of teachers in the modern world and how they are crucial as "transformers," shaping the lives of future generations into accountable and righteous citizens.
Mumbai on High Alert as 'Lashkar-e-Jihadi' Claims 34 Bombs, 400kg RDX in City
The authorities reported the threat was made by an outfit named Lashkar-e-Jehadi in the run-up to Anant Chaturdashi, with security tightened in the entire state of Maharashtra. The message stated that the 34 cars packed with human bombs and explosives might kill one crore individuals.
Centre, Manipur, and Kuki-Zo Groups Sign Tripartite Suspension of Operations Pact
Dr Seilen Haokip, Kuki National Organisation (KNO) spokesperson, confirmed to HT on Thursday that the agreement was signed after negotiations with Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) representatives.
India Plans to Acquire Additional S-400s After Completion of Pending Deliveries Next Year
Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Director Dmitry Shugayev said on Tuesday, "As is known, India has our S-400 system. There is an opportunity to expand cooperation in this sector as well. It means new supplies. So far, we are negotiating this."
Indian Officials Hold Talks With Visiting US Lawmakers, Explain New Delhi's Position on Pakistan-Sponsored Terrorism, Russian Oil Import
During their stopover, Fitzpatrick and Houlahan met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor and discussed several issues, including Indian purchases of Russian oil. The Indian officials clarified that these purchases were supported by the US administration as a measure to promote global economic stability.
Watch | India Army Shares Video on Op Sindoor Targeting Pak Terror Bases, Explains Ceasefire Rationale
In its X post, the army called the May operation "an exemplar of restraint turning into decisive response." India has emphasized that the strikes were precision attacks on specific targets in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack and not meant to be escalatory. This, the government and armed forces emphasized, is why the two sides sat together and agreed to a ceasefire.
"Even Before Ukraine War, India was Fourth-Largest Exporter of Petroleum Products": Oil Minister Rejects Trump Aide's "Laundromat" Remark
In a signed article for The Hindu, Mr. Puri rejected allegations of profiteering, pointing out that India has always been fourth-largest explorer of petroleum products in the world even prior to Russia's aggression in Ukraine in February 2022. He added that export quantities and refining margins have been "broadly the same" since then.
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