External Affairs & Defence Security News

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Nice's Mayor Eric Ciotti exchanged views on cooperation between India and France

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that the UPI is already available in several localities in France, including at the Eiffel Tower

Goyal said the discussions focused on expanding partnerships that could drive economic growth and create mutual benefits for both countries

The remarks came as India and France continue to deepen cooperation across a range of sectors, with defence remaining one of the key pillars of the strategic partnership between the two countries

Both sides announce 13 outcomes, including setting up high-level mechanism to double bilateral trade in 5 years

DG Shipping has asked recruitment agencies to halt deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict zones after recent attacks on merchant vessels in Gulf waters

Successful interceptor, anti-ship, MIRV and hypersonic technology tests have strengthened India's position among a select group of advanced missile powers

India's defence technology sector has seen a sharp rise in startups and funding, supported by growing investments in indigenous manufacturing and innovation

Lieutenant General Seth will assume office on the afternoon of June 30, 2026, when the incumbent, General Upendra Dwivedi, retires from service

The Embassy of India in Muscat on Saturday condoled his death and is making arrangements for the repatriation of his mortal remains in India

Rubio said violations of the US-led blockade and the illicit transport of Iranian oil wouldn't be tolerated, according to the statement

Three vessels with Indian crew came under attack off the Oman coast this week. One of them resulted in the death of three Indian seafarers on Wednesday

Vice Chief of the Army Staff will succeed Gen Upendra Dwivedi; Armoured Corps officer has commanded two operational Army Commands

The incident occurred while the aircraft was landing at the IAF's airbase in the Rowriah area

DRDO successfully flight-tested two next-generation ballistic missile defence interceptors and a medium-range naval anti-ship missile, strengthening India's strategic deterrence capabilities

Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade at the Indian Air Force Academy near here, Singh said emerging technologies have altered the very definition of warfare

PM Modi is visiting France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron and Slovakia at the invitation of Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic

Clarification by the Ministry of External Affairs comes shortly after it was falsely reported that several media outlets that Indians had been killed in an overnight attack on the vessel Liaki Freedom

Three vessels with Indian crew came under attack off the Oman coast this week, one of them resulted in the death of three Indian seafarers on Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice, with defence, nuclear energy, technology and innovation partnerships high on the agenda