Economic prosperity linked to maritime security, says Rajnath Singh – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India needs to strengthen both its offensive and defensive capabilities and responses in view of the turmoil being witnessed in rules-based international order, defence minister Rajnath Singh said Friday.In view of India’s strategic location in Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and its geopolitical situation, Singh also reiterated govt’s resolve to strengthen Navy, stressing the…

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Mamata allegation of fishermen’s torture ‘unfounded’, claims Bangladesh – Times of India

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Thursday termed as “unfounded” and “fabricated” the allegation of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee that some of the 95 fishermen, released after over two months of detention there, were beaten up in custody.The reciprocal repatriation of 90 Bangladeshi fishermen or crew detained in India and 95 Indian fishermen or crew detained in…

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