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India, France Set to Seal Rafale Deal

Estimated cost of this deal is valued at around Rs 63,000 crore…reports Asian Lite News India and France will on Monday sign the deal for 26 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Navy, the Ministry of Defence said. An official said that the estimated cost of this deal is valued at around Rs 63,000 crore, which is much-needed to enhance the fighting capabilities of the Indian Navy. Of the 26 Rafale fighter jets, 22 will be single-seaters while four twin-seater variant training aircraft will also be delivered. Earlier, the French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu was scheduled to visit India on

How US Congressmen and senators denounced Pahalgam terror attack, rallied behind India

United States was swift and strict in its condemnation of the terror attack, as about more than 100 of its lawmakers came forward to condole loss of innocent lives….reports Asian Lite News The cowardly and dastardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam received world-wide condemnation and also severe criticism for the perpetrators as well as terror sponsors, whose despicable act resulted in the loss of 26 innocent lives. All major economies including the US, France, Italy and even the Islamic nations

Morocco launches construction of Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed train

Morocco made history in 2018 by becoming the first African country to

Hamas Mulls 5-Year Deal

Hamas says open to releasing all hostages for 5-year truce: source A

South Africa calls for cooperation to address food insecurity

Steenhuisen said the solution lies in technology and innovation transfer, particularly to

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African peacekeeping mission in Somalia ‘needs 8,000 more troops’

Gabon’s constitutional court confirms Nguema’s victory

At least 11 Sudanese killed in RSF drone strike

US oversees peace pledge for east Congo

Ramaphosa to meet Trump to discuss strained ties

Bangladesh plans to send troops to serve in Qatari forces

Nepal marks 10-year anniversary of earthquake

Pakistan PM calls for ‘neutral’ probe into Kashmir attack

Starmer calls Modi, condemns terror attack

‘Over 3,700 dead, nearly 5,100 injured in Myanmar earthquakes’

Musk’s DOGE slashes $400 mn in AmeriCorps grants

US House Committee subpoenas Chinese telecom firms

Canada gears up for federal election

About half of Americans say Trump has been a ‘terrible’ president

Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war

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World bids farewell to Pope Francis

Under a blue sky, crowds stretched along Via della Conciliazione, the road connecting the Italian capital with the Vatican Pope Francis has been eulogised

UN: Bring Pahalgam Terrorists to Justice

The members of the Security Council “stressed that those responsible for these killings should be held accountable..reports Asian Lite News

West visits Cambodia to strengthen ties

The visit also addresses shared security concerns, including combating serious organised crime and human trafficking, and future defence cooperation initiatives

UK steps up military partnership with New Zealand

UK deepens defence and security ties with New Zealand as the Prime Minster strengthens alliances abroad to protect Britain’s national

Global Grief Over J&K Terror Strike

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also condemned the horrific terror attack, stating that violence can not be justified….reports Asian Lite

Global Outrage Over Pahalgam Attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the tragic consequences

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Starmer, Zelensky vow to ‘maintain momentum’ on Ukraine peace deal

The prime minister was joined by the Prince of Wales for the Pope’s funeral in St Peter’s Square on Saturday Keir Starmer and Volodymyr

BIG PUSH FOR NET ZERO

Britain will go “all out” for a low-carbon future and accelerate the push to net zero instead of slowing down

Police accountability reforms to enter Parliament

Three measures to improve the timeliness and appropriateness of investigations into police use of force and the rights of victims

UK and Ukraine deepen community ties

Thousands of school children across the UK and Ukraine have applied to take part in a landmark 100 Year Partnership

Personal theft up 22% in England

Shoplifting was also on the rise, surpassing half a million recorded offences for the first time, according to ONS data

Reeves confident about trade deal with US

The chancellor has ruled out lowering the UK’s standards on food imports for beef and chicken to get a deal

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India Poised to Lead Global Preventive Healthcare: Dr Jitendra Singh

The minister also took the opportunity to reflect on a series of landmark healthcare developments achieved by India in recent years. Chief among them was the development of the world’s first DNA

Govt Expedites 17 Major Infra Projects Across North

At the heart of this initiative is the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which conducted a high-level review meeting chaired by its Secretary, Amardeep Bhatia. The Government of India has stepped up efforts to accelerate the

Centre Accelerates 17 Mega Infrastructure Projects Worth ₹14,096 Crore

The permanent campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Uttarakhand, located

India Dominates Global Digital Banking List

Indian banks have observed the most notable gains in day-to-day banking (+9.8

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The Paradise’ Makers Deny Rumors, Reaffirm Film’s Progress

The much-awaited film is slated to release on March 26, 2026. Since its announcement, The Paradise has been generating immense excitement Trashing baseless rumors

Richa Chadha Shares Journey Behind ‘Girls Will Be Girls’

Girls Will Be Girls’ is set in a strict boarding school nestled in the Himalayas, where 16-year-old Mira discovers desire and romance, however her

Epic Unveiling

The highly anticipated teaser for Kannappa, an epic film based on the legendary tale, was launched at a media event in Mumbai. Bollywood actor

How Tiger Shroff Became Bollywood’s Ultimate Action Star

Tiger’s next action-packed film was Munna Michael (2017), directed by Sabbir Khan, in which he paid homage to his idol, Michael Jackson Tiger Shroff,

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Hriday Chheda to chase glory at World Championships, Olympics

I began riding very young, thanks to my father who introduced me to camps near Mumbai, and later the Amateur Riders Club (ARC) in

Ipswich Fall at St. James’ Park

The match began with promise. Ipswich Town held their shape well and kept Newcastle quiet through the opening 20 minutes….reports Asian Lite News Ipswich

Jackson Saves the Day for Chelsea

It wasn’t a vintage performance, but it was a deserved victory that could prove vital in the final sprint towards Champions League qualification. Chelsea

India Gears Up for a Sporting and Digital Boom

Rony Banerjee, a leading innovation expert, highlights how India is redefining its sporting identity across fields, boardrooms, studios, and digital platforms. India is poised

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Scientists Uncover How the Brain Learns Using Advanced Synapse Imaging

The study also sheds light on the long-standing neuroscience mystery known as the “credit assignment problem”—how individual synapses, which only have access to local information, manage to support the brain’s broader learning processes In a groundbreaking study, neurobiologists have revealed