External Affairs & Defence Security

Military solutions not working, give diplomacy a chance: Jaishankar at G20

At the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, the external affairs minister also called for an end to attacks on seafarers and flagged concerns over weaponised supply chains and market access

Jaishankar slams global energy disruptions through sanctions, chokepoints

At the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the EAM called for open and predictable energy markets, warning that sanctions and chokepoints were increasingly distorting global energy trade

AI, maritime security key priorities for 2028-29 UNSC bid: India at UN

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, said on Thursday that technology must make shared maritime commons safer, not more contested

Ready to share counter-terrorism expertise with Asean: Rajnath Singh

The defence minister said India was ready to share its experience through joint exercises, capacity-building and intelligence-sharing to strengthen collective capabilities

Amid Gulf tensions, India's IG Defence partners with Oman's MSA Global

The partnership aims to co-develop and localise indigenous defence systems in Oman, including unmanned aerial platforms, counter-drone technologies and micro-missile systems

Ready to share 'battle-tested' anti-terror expertise with Asean: Rajnath

At the ADMM-Plus conclave in the Philippines, Rajnath Singh cited Operation Sindoor as a signal of India's stance on state-sponsored terrorism and called for stronger maritime security cooperation

India backs call to end US embargo on Cuba, rejects extraterritorial laws

The UN resolution was adopted with 130 votes in favour, 17 against and 25 abstentions, as India called on nations to repeal laws that undermine other states' sovereignty and development

Rajnath Singh, Pete Hegseth review 10-year India-US defence framework

The two sides discussed military technology, information-sharing and co-production during talks on the sidelines of the Asean defence ministers' gathering in Cebu

In a first after Op Sindoor, India invites Pakistan for SCO forum in Delhi

The inaugural SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum will be held in New Delhi from November 20 to 22, with India inviting all 10 member nations to strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding

Rajnath Singh holds talks with Pete Hegseth on sidelines of Asean meet

The meeting took place in Cebu, Philippines, on the margins of a multilateral conclave

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, drones; Egypt backs Riyadh

Fresh Houthi attacks raise security concerns around Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure as Egypt authorises steps to support Riyadh

PM Modi, Liechtenstein's Prince Alois hold talks focusing on trade, tech

India and Liechtenstein seek to deepen cooperation in trade, technology and talent, with talks covering investment, advanced manufacturing, financial services and a possible double taxation agreement

Army chief visits Uttarakhand border posts, reviews operational readiness

Army chief General Dhiraj Seth reviewed operational readiness and infrastructure in Uttarakhand's middle sector, calling for vigilance amid India-China border tensions

Melania Trump-brokered localised truce begins in Ukraine-Russia conflict

A localised ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission led by US first lady Melania Trump, as missile attacks resumed in Kyiv

Decoded: What is the K9 Vajra, and why is India buying hundreds more?

Built for desert warfare, the K9 Vajra has also been deployed in Ladakh's extreme cold. Here's how the self-propelled gun works, what it costs and why India is expanding its fleet

Defence Ministry clears ₹2.12 trillion in proposals for the armed forces

The Defence Acquisition Council has cleared procurement proposals worth ₹2.12 trillion for the three services, with around 82 per cent of the equipment to be sourced from Indian industry.

India, US fine-tuning trade agreement; most discussions over: Goyal

Addressing the India-Netherlands Business Forum, he said India has concluded nine free trade agreements in the last four and a half years

PM Modi congratulates Lula on his re-election as Brazil President

Lula was re-elected as President of Brazil on Sunday

PLA Air Force constrained by Tibetan plateau, says IAF chief A P Singh

IAF chief A P Singh says high-altitude airfields constrain China's air operations, while India benefits from lower-altitude bases, full payload capacity and faster response times

Building capacity to counter 'collusive threats': IAF chief A P Singh

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh added the Indian Air Force's planning factors in the close China-Pakistan collaboration