India is accelerating the development of its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, AMCA, to counter emerging threats from Pakistan and China. A top-level committee is working on strategies to improve efficiency and shorten production timelines, with a focus on greater private sector involvement.
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Hamas and Islamic Jihad agree to a Gaza ceasefire and a prisoner exchange deal with Israel, where 33 hostages will be swapped for 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. This deal includes a phased release plan and ongoing negotiations for remaining captives. Israel maintains a buffer zone within Gaza, with international mediation from the US, Qatar, and Egypt.
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Hyderabad police arrested Kilaru Kirti Teja, 29, for the brutal murder of his 86-year-old grandfather Velamati Chandrashekara Janardhan Rao over a property dispute. Teja, who recently returned from the US, allegedly stabbed Rao over 70 times, driven by anger over property division and lack of respect from family members.
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