The ministry of external affairs in India has rejected a report by The New York Times as factually incorrect and misleading. The report alleged that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) engaged in questionable transactions involving restricted technology with Russia, which the ministry denied, emphasizing India's compliance with strategic trade laws.
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