External Affairs & Defence Security

Jaishankar meets UAE leadership, thanks them for support to Indian diaspora amid West Asia tensions, as Pakistan eyes Qatar replacing UAE as creditor

He played down the possibility of China supplying weapons to Iran, but said their goods would be taxed if they did

So far, this year the Sri Lankan Navy has seized 16 trawlers and arrested 112 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching

China's false claims and manufacturing of baseless narratives cannot alter undeniable reality, MEA added

The commanders will also comprehensively review the Navy's operational posture to protect national maritime interests and capability development in line with national security objectives

The engagements focused on enhancing interoperability and joint training, among other things

Safeguarding national interests requires coordinated efforts across all sections of society. The citizens must contribute meaningfully to national security, he said

Jaishankar on Saturday conveyed India's appreciation to Nahyan for ensuring the safety of the Indian diaspora in the region

Misri's discussion focused on advancing energy security, deepening bilateral energy trade and identifying new avenues to strengthen the India-US Energy Partnership

Mahajan said the government continues to closely monitor the evolving situation across the Gulf and West Asia, with a dedicated mechanism in place for rapid coordination

Verma, a 1994-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, had assumed charge as the high commissioner to Dhaka on September 21, 2022

The minister also met his counterparts from Nepal, Bhutan and Seychelles and discussed issues of bilateral and mutual interests

The module, busted by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police in a coordinated operation, led to the arrest of 11 accused involved in espionage, arms smuggling and reconnaissance activities

Israel invaded Lebanon last month in pursuit of Hezbollah after the group fired into Israel in support of Iran, as the US-Israel war on Iran raged

EAM said he is also looking forward to handing over the last lot of e-buses to Mauritius to further strengthen sustainable public transportation and reduce carbon emissions

Operation Sindoor was India's most powerful tool of progression towards domain jointness. But we need to achieve domain integration and fusion, General Dwivedi said

On the ongoing Iran war, he said it is a sharp reminder that sea lane disruption, energy supply shocks, and regional instability can affect India's interests without a single adversary targeting us

India backs ceasefire and calls for de-escalation as Jaishankar plans UAE visit to discuss energy supplies, trade and regional developments

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman meets External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

Misri on Wednesday began his three-day visit to the US to meet with senior officials to review bilateral trade and defence relations and discuss global developments, including the crisis