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Chinese research vessels in Sri Lankan waters come under Indian Navy lens

There is fear the Chinese survey and research vessels primarily gather data vital for conduct of naval operations, especially that of submarines. 

India’s Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile successfully hits pilotless target aircraft

The defence ministry said the system is capable of detecting and tracking targets on the move. According to officials, the missile uses all indigenous subsystems.

Talks with China going forward, another round on Ladakh disengagement soon, says India

All communication channels at diplomatic and military levels are on between India and China, says external affairs ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava.

BrahMos venture to expand, export missiles to countries as India-Russia ties grow — Moscow

Roman Babushkin, deputy chief of mission, Russian Embassy, said Moscow is ‘concerned’ over India-China border standoff because if not settled soon, ‘other players’ might take advantage.

India, China inch closer to disengagement in Ladakh, focus on Pangong Tso

According to a proposal planned by both sides to ease LAC tensions, the Chinese will move back from Finger 4 area of northern banks of Pangong Tso to beyond Finger 8.

Unified maritime command will have IAF’s strike elements, Army’s amphibious units

An ongoing study on Maritime Theatre Command is currently at an advanced stage. It is likely to come soon after the Air Defence Command is set up.

Hopeful of reaching agreement on de-escalation of tension in eastern Ladakh, says Army chief

Army chief general M M Naravane said India is 'hopeful of reaching an agreement which is mutually acceptable and is really beneficial in keeping with the overarching policy guidelines'.

China agrees to discuss all friction points with India, next round of talks could be this week

India has maintained throughout the LAC stand-off that the onus of disengagement and de-escalation is on China, as it was the aggressor.

Army officer among 4 security personnel killed as LoC infiltration bid foiled at Machil

Three militants were killed as they made an abortive bid Sunday to cross the LoC into India in Machil sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

India, China say eighth round of military talks candid, constructive

In a joint statement, both sides agreed to maintain dialogue through military and diplomatic channels, and take forward the discussions for the settlement of outstanding issues.

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Pakistani fundamentalists closer to controlling state. Now the battle is over baby milk bank

Islamic clerics push back against human milk banks as Shari’a proscribes marriages between so-called milk siblings. But several Islamic countries, including Iran, operate them.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.