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Nepali Youths Seek Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment Restart

Nepali youths and Gorkha veterans in Pokhara demand the resumption of Indian Army Agniveer recruitment under the Agnipath scheme.

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Delhi Security Tightened Ahead of Independence Day as 19 Terrorist Posters Displayed

Delhi steps up Independence Day security as posters of 19 wanted terrorists are displayed across the capital amid heightened surveillance an

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Nepal Sugauli Treaty 1816 Uncertainty Amid India Border Dispute

Nepal cannot confirm whether it possesses the original 1816 Sugauli Treaty as the India-Nepal dispute over Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhu

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India-Pakistan Indus Waters Dispute Escalates Amid Fresh Warning

India-Pakistan tensions deepen over the Indus Waters Treaty as Islamabad signals a tough response and New Delhi maintains its position on th

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US Loses 45 MQ-9 Reaper Drones in Iran War

The US has reportedly lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the Iran war, nearly 25% of its fleet, with total losses potentially exceeding $1.3

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Air India A320 Loses 300 Feet After Triple Hydraulic Failure

Air India flight AI2379 lost around 300 feet after a triple hydraulic failure affected flight controls for four seconds during its Phuket-De

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HAL Gives ₹184 Crore LCH Fuselage Contract to BEML

HAL awards BEML an ₹184 crore contract for LCH fuselage structures, boosting India’s domestic aerospace manufacturing and defence supply cha

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Iran Prepares for Prolonged War as Hormuz Talks Stall

Iran prepares for a prolonged conflict as US talks over the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled, raising concerns over Middle East security and

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BrahMos-2 Hypersonic Missile: India’s Next-Gen Strike Weapon

BrahMos-2 is envisioned as India’s future hypersonic missile, with advanced scramjet technology and reported Mach 8 speed and 1,500-km range

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Admiral Swaminathan Meets Mauritius PM on Maritime Security

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan meets Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam to strengthen maritime security and defence cooperat

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India Malaysia Begin Udara Shakti 2026 Air Exercise

India and Malaysia have begun Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 at Subang Air Base, focusing on joint training, operational learning and air force

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IAF Launches Global Hunt for Hawk Trainer Replacement

The Indian Air Force has begun a global search for around 150 advanced jet trainers to replace its ageing Hawk Mk-132 fleet and modernise fi

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IAF ₹1 Lakh Crore Tender for 60 Transport Aircraft

India has floated a ₹1 lakh crore tender for 60 multi-role transport aircraft for the IAF, strengthening airlift capabilities and domestic d

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Indian Army Accelerates 6G, Quantum and AI Technology Push

The Indian Army is advancing 6G, quantum technology and AI capabilities while pursuing more than 300 projects for future warfare.

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Air India Pilot Tests Positive for Marijuana After Flight Incident

An Air India pilot reportedly tests positive for marijuana after a Phuket–Delhi flight lost altitude. Govt orders stronger aviation safety a

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India Examines Bangladesh Request for Sheikh Hasina Extradition

India is examining Bangladesh’s request for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition under established procedures amid sensitive bilateral and regional s

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India-Israel FTA First Round Concludes: Trade & Innovation FocusIndia-Israel FTA to Strengthen Trade and Innovation Ties

India-Israel FTA negotiations aim to boost trade, investment and innovation while expanding cooperation in defence, technology, infrastructu