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Defence Budget 2024: Modest hike on paper, dip in real terms from 2023-24
The Union Budget 2024-25 has allocated a record ₹6.21 lakh crore (approximately $77.93 billion) for defence. This marks a 4.3 per cent increase from the previous year and signifies the largest financial commitment to national security in India’s history.
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Amid India-China tensions, foreign secretary in important Bhutan visit
Vinay Mohan Kwatra’s visit was significant as it was the first high-level contact between the Indian side and the new government in Thimphu amid reports that Bhutan is close to finalizing an agreement with China to demarcate the disputed border between the two countries.
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Maldives prosecutor general stabbed on Male street in broad daylight
The Maldives prosecutor general, Hussain Shameem, was attacked on the streets of Male, on Wednesday morning. This happened amid the impeachment move against the country’s president, Mohamed Muizzu.
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Indian graziers confront Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, video shows
Indian graziers confronted Chinese troops in Skakjung (also called Kokzhung) in eastern Ladakh near the line of actual control (LAC) earlier this month, a social media video revealed.
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INS Sumitra rescues second fishing boat from Somali pirates in 36 hours
The Indian Navy’s patrol vessel INS Sumitra has successfully rescued a hijacked fishing vessel, Al Naemi, with 19 Pakistani nationals onboard from Somali pirates in a major anti-piracy operation. This is the second fishing vessel rescued by INS Sumitra within 36 hours.
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Maldives opposition gathers signatures to impeach Muizzu
The Maldivian Democratic Party, the main opposition party in the Maldives, is reportedly preparing to initiate an impeachment motion against the atoll nation’s president, Mohamed Muizzu. The MDP has gathered enough signatures to proceed with the impeachment process.
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Beating Retreat ends Republic Day celebrations with mesmerizing music
The 75th Republic Day celebrations came to an end with the Beating Retreat ceremony concluding at sunset on Monday at the capital’s Vijay Chowk.
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Indian Navy foils yet another piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden region
The Indian Navy foiled yet another hijacking attempt by suspected Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden-northern Arabian Sea region. This time, the Navy’s INS Sumitra, a Saryu-class patrol vessel, and its personnel were involved.
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US missions processed ‘record number’ of visa applications in India
The United States embassy and consulates in India said it processed a record number of visas in 2023, meeting the unprecedented demands across all visa classes.
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Germany wants India to enter intergovernmental submarine deal
Germany has proposed a government-to-government agreement for the sale of six advanced conventional submarines to India for the Indian Navy’s Project-75(I) procurement programme, India Sentinels has learned.
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