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India, Australia poised to become 'natural allies' in defence industry: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Oct 10 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has stated that India is globally the fourth-largest economy and the fastest-growing large economy in the world. Addressing the maiden India-Australia Defence Industry Business Roundtable in Sydney today, Singh reaffirmed the growing synergy between the two nations across strategic, industrial, and technological domains.
"Under the banner of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2020, we stand at a pivotal juncture to re-position our defence relations, not merely as partners, but as co-creators of a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific," stated the defence minister. He also added that the Round Table is not merely a dialogue, it is a declaration of intent to make India and Australia natural allies in business, industry and innovation.
"Both India and Australia are part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Our shared history is built on democracy, diversity, liberty, and similar governance structures," he noted.
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17 Nov 2025 | 9:40 AM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (UNI) The investigation into the Red Fort blast case has expanded to West Bengal, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) questioning a suspect currently held in a Kolkata jail.

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Toxic smog blankets capital as AQI stays very poor

17 Nov 2025 | 9:14 AM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (UNI) A dense layer of toxic smog continued to settle over the national capital on Monday morning, with air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category across multiple locations, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Development underway in rural Delhi which was neglected for long: CM

17 Nov 2025 | 1:01 AM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today alleged that the previous government neglected the national capital's rural belt, stating that many areas part of the city's villages struggled with severe water-logging, broken roads and the absence of sewer lines, and proper drainage systems.

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People looking at Congress with confidence in upcoming MCD by-polls, claims Yadav

17 Nov 2025 | 12:33 AM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (UNI) Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav today claimed that during the last 12 years rule of the BJP and Aam Aadmi Party in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the kind of miserable situation in the unauthorized colonies, resettlement colonies and JJ clusters have exposed the inefficiency, deceit and opportunism of the two parties.

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Buddhist groups from pan- India to organise 20th Annual Tipitaka chanting in Bodhgaya

16 Nov 2025 | 11:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16(UNI) Spreading the message and teachings of Lord Buddha, seventeen Buddhist groups from across the country are coming together to organize the 20th Annual International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony in Bodhgaya, Mahabodhi Temple, in Bihar.

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