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Taliban ‘pauses’ military action against Pakistan after Saudi-Qatar request, denies harbouring TTP

Afghan FM Muttaqi declared that if Islamabad “does not want” peace, it has “other options”. At least 15 Pakistani military personnel were killed Saturday after Taliban launched retaliatory strikes.

Modi to skip Gaza peace summit hosted by Trump, Sisi. MoS Kirti Vardhan to represent India

Modi had received a last-minute invite to the event. The meet will see signing of the first phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire, potentially ending the two-year war.

Taliban’s Muttaqi welcomed by sea of men at Darul Uloom Deoband, public address cancelled amid frenzy

The acting foreign minister of Afghanistan is in India for a six-day visit from 9 to 16 October. He is set to travel to Agra Sunday.

India-Taliban cement diplomatic ties: Afghan FM Muttaqi hits out at Pakistan, vows to curb terror

Addressing a group of male-only journalists, the foreign minister said claims about women being put under heavy restrictions in his country were all part of propaganda.

India upgrades Kabul mission to embassy, welcomes Taliban plan to open mining sector to Indian firms

The move, falling short of formal recognition of Taliban govt, comes after meeting between Jaishankar & Afghan counterpart Muttaqi, where India also proposed 6 developmental projects.

Good progress achieved in trade negotiations, says Modi after his second call with Trump in a month

This is 2nd call between 2 leaders within month; they had not spoken between June & September. Earlier this week, Senate confirmed Sergio Gor as new Ambassador to India.

A meeting without flags: Taliban’s Muttaqi set to hold bilateral with Jaishankar, likely to meet Doval

Muttaqi will be in India till 15 Oct before returning to Afghanistan. Six-day visit will see meetings with a number of senior officials, while potential visits to Agra and Deoband are also on the cards.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

India and Australia focus on deepening defence ties, three agreements signed

New Delhi offers to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul of Royal Australian Navy ships in Indian shipyards during their deployment to Indian Ocean Region.

Key takeaways from Modi-Starmer meet: Air defence missiles for India, IAF-RAF instructor exchange

Besides defence co-production, issues discussed during Modi and Starmer’s bilateral meet in Mumbai also included peace process in Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war & Indo-Pacific security.

On Camera

No Mamata Banerjee, women’s safety isn’t a curfew issue

For Indian women, the smallest unit of control becomes the family; the largest, the State. Both speak the same language.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.