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IS attack on Iran Parliament, Khomeini Tomb leaves 12 dead
07 Jun 2017
Many in Iran consider the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, as closely linked to Saudi Arabia and the attack comes close on the heels of US promise of arms worth over $100 billion to Saudi Arabia
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Bahrain, Saudi, Egypt, UAE cut ties with Qatar over terror links
05 Jun 2017
For gas-rich Qatar, which recently won a bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the move is a major diplomatic setback
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Second India-built conventional submarine ready for sea trials
01 Jun 2017
INS Kalveri, the first new conventional submarine, built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, will be commissioned in July-August, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said on Wednesday
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Kabul truck bomb explosion kills over 80, injures 320
31 May 2017
The truck bomb explosion, triggered close to the German embassy and 100 metres away from the Indian embassy, however, left the Indian embassy staff unhurt
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Kushner had undisclosed contacts with Russian envoy: report
27 May 2017
Kushner is also reported to have discussed with Russian ambassador to the US Sergey Kislyak the idea of creating a back channel between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that could have bypassed diplomats and intelligence agencies
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Hizbul leader Sabzar Ahmad, 7 other militants killed in Kashmir
27 May 2017
The dead terrorists also include two operatives of Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT), an amalgam of terrorists and regular Pakistani security personnel
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Punjab `supercop’ KPS Gill passes away
26 May 2017
KPSGill has been credited with bringing an end to the Khalistan movement which let lose the bloodiest insurgency in the history of the state, after he assumed charge of law and order in Punjab in 1984
Manchester pop concert blast kills 22; IS claims responsibility
23 May 2017
The blast was apparently triggered by a lone suicide bomber as a crowd of mainly teenagers were exiting Manchester Arena after a concert by pop star Ariane Grande, leaving 22 dead and 59 injured
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Trump signs business deals worth $380 billion in Saudi Arabia
22 May 2017
On the first leg of his first official tour outside the United States, President Donald Trump also clinched a $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, the largest single order for US defence equipment and services
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India boosts private sector role in defence production
20 May 2017
The policy is initially expected to be implemented in the production of a few select segments such as fighter aircraft, submarines and armoured vehicles, while additional segments may be added in the future
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Army to again pitch for attack copter fleet separate from IAF
20 May 2017
If the procurement gets the ministry's approval, it will make the Army one of the biggest operators of American Apache 64D attack choppers in the country
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