Indian Army completes Apache fleet as final batch of 3 AH-64E helicopters arrive from US

New Delhi: The Indian Army on Tuesday received the final batch of three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States, completing its full fleet of six helicopters for the 451 Army Aviation Squadron based in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur. As per the information, the official photographs will be released on Wednesday morning. The helicopters landed at…

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US adds 20 more countries to travel ban, restrictions list

New York/Washington: The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban and restrictions to 20 additional nations as well as the Palestinian Authority as part of its efforts to “protect US national security and public safety interests”. US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday expanding and strengthening entry restrictions on nationals from countries with…

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Ahead of Modi’s visit, Omani businesses hail impending ‘transformative’ CEPA trade pact with India

Muscat:  With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to arrive here on Wednesday, Omani business leaders anticipate significant growth in bilateral trade, enhanced employment opportunities and deeper economic diversification through the impending Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India. Modi’s two-day official visit is expected to see the formal signing of the landmark trade pact. Ajay…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Setback to Congress on ‘Vote Chori’ Campaign

The Congress party’s increasingly desperate attempt to manufacture a narrative of “vote chori” has suffered a serious blow—not from the BJP or the Election Commission of India (ECI), but from within its own INDIA bloc. Rahul Gandhi’s reckless allegations questioning the integrity of India’s electoral process and casting aspersions on a constitutional body were meant…

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PM Modi conferred with Ethiopia’s highest honour during Addis Ababa visit, first world leader to receive it

Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday was conferred with Ethiopia’s highest award ‘The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’ by his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali. The award was conferred upon Prime Minister Modi in a special ceremony hosted at the Addis International Convention Centre on Tuesday. Prime Minister Modi was conferred with the…

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India, Ethiopia elevate ties to strategic partnership as PM Modi holds talks with his counterpart

Addis Ababa:  India and Ethiopia on Tuesday elevated their historical ties to a strategic partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali during which they discussed issues of bilateral and mutual interest. Modi, who arrived here from Jordan on his maiden bilateral visit, was accorded a ceremonial…

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