External Affairs & Defence Security

The external affairs minister, while highlighting India-Russia energy ties, said New Delhi's priority is to safeguard the interests of Indian consumers, they said

India summoned Pakistan's Charge d'Affaires after Pakistan protested the alleged killing of two men near the Punjab border, with both sides giving different accounts of the October 2 incident

India "categorically" rejected those remarks, saying the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were, are and will always remain "integral and inalienable" parts of India

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh added that the Indian Air Force should have a squadron strength of 36-40 until it is increased

The successful propulsion tests mark a key step in JWALA's development as a scalable hard-kill counter-UAS interceptor designed to complement electronic and conventional air-defence systems

The Indian Embassy in Oman coordinated the rescue of five Indian nationals aboard the crude oil tanker MT Kazimah III after it was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

Greer also said President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have another phone call 'very soon' to assess the progress on the trade deal

Private defence firms are gaining ground in government tenders, with their share of tender value rising to 56 per cent in 2026 from 3 per cent in 2019

The MEA has repeatedly cautioned Indian nationals against joining the Russian armed forces, warning them of the dangers involved and urging them not to fall for unverified job offers abroad

Both reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to maintain close engagement to deepen cooperation for the benefit both countries

Five Pakistani nationals were apprehended after a sea-air surveillance operation west of Lakshadweep; the contraband is estimated to be worth over ₹3,000 crore

External Affairs Minister says trade negotiations created bumps in India-US ties, while Washington's approach to terrorism and mobility also affected the relationship

Following the 2020 border standoff between India and China, all normal contacts between the two nations had come to a halt

India and the US had in February announced the finalisation of the framework for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement

The bilateral meeting is likely to give a fillip to the treaty negotiations, although talks are not necessarily expected to conclude, said a person aware of the matter

The G20 Trade Ministerial is scheduled in Milwaukee (Wisconsin) for Wednesday and Thursday. Goyal will also visit Chicago and New York.

The two countries are looking to deepen cooperation in ports, shipping, energy, space and logistics, with the UAE targeting $100 billion in investments in India

National coordinators will discuss activities under Pakistan's SCO chairmanship and preparations for upcoming meetings ahead of the leaders' summit in August 2027

DRDO and CSIR-CGCRI are developing indigenous bulletproof glass for armoured vehicles that could cut transparent armour weight and thickness by up to 50 per cent

India faces a delicate diplomatic balancing act as Modi plans visits to Western countries and Russia amid shifting global ties