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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that in today’s changing world, nations must embrace a global workforce. He made the remark during a session on “Aid, Trade, and Technology” held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Context: H-1B Visa Fee Increase His comments came in response to the U.S. imposing a USD 100,000 […]
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) will formally retire its MiG-21 fighter jets on September 26, 2025, in a decommissioning ceremony at Chandigarh Air Force Station. The jets will be flown out of squadron service, marking the close of over six decades of service in India’s skies. Last Squadron And Ceremony The final MiG-21s belong to […]
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The Indian government has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 97 Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets. The deal is valued at ₹62,370 crore, making it the largest procurement for a domestic aircraft to date. Jet Mix And Deliveries The order includes 68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seat trainer variants, along with associated […]
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted the Foreign Ministers Meeting of the Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in New York. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Focus On 12-Point Action Plan During the meeting, Jaishankar highlighted progress on a 12-point development agenda, originally announced at