External Affairs & Defence Security

India, Japan to convene joint working group on critical minerals soon

Under the India-Japan economic security initiative, both sides will convene a private sector dialogue to enhance public-private cooperation in the field of economic security

India engaging with US on Chabahar port sanctions waiver, says MEA

Given the rapid developments in US-Iran tensions and India's own strategic interests in the port, experts believe India will have to walk a tightrope on the issue for the foreseeable future

1,000 acres slated for UP Defence Corridor; ₹3,500 cr investments expected

Jhansi node has emerged as the preferred destination for investors, with major proposals totalling about ₹1,700 cr

India remains engaged with the US, says MEA on Chabahar port project

India is a major partner in development of the Chabahar port, located in the Sistan-Balochistan province Iran's southern coast

Republic Day 2026: Bhairav commandos, indigenous weapons to headline parade

For the first time, select armed forces contingents will appear in 'battle array' formations, showcasing how equipment and manpower are integrated in combat

Bharat Forge secures drone supply orders for armed forces worth ₹300 crore

The deal covers a range of indigenous unmanned systems, including Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms and loitering munitions

Datanomics: Indian Army's capital expenditure share stuck at 18.54%

Even as it faces active terror threats, the Indian Army's share of defence capital spending has fallen sharply, lagging behind the Air Force and Navy

Govt may ease rules to boost foreign investment in domestic defence firms

India has sought to bolster funding for the defence sector following a short but deadly conflict with arch-rival Pakistan last May in which drones and fighter jets took centre stage

India slams Pak at UNGA, warns against abusing right to self-determination

Pakistan repeatedly raises the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations and its various platforms but fails to get any traction from the wider international community on the matter

India readies plans to evacuate nationals from Iran amid rising tensions

With the situation in Iran evolving, India has begun preparations to facilitate the return of its nationals, following embassy advisories, coordination with states, and signs of limited resumption

Bhairav Battalion steals the show at 78th Army Day parade in Jaipur

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi said that the next two years will focus on 'networking and data-centric operations' to build a future-ready force

Foreign Secretary Misri meets senior CPC leader to discuss India-China ties

Sun, the vice minister of the CPC's international department, is currently on a visit to India to explore ways to improve relations between the two countries

India asks its citizens to leave Iran amid protests and crackdown

India has advised its citizens, including students and tourists, to leave Iran amid widespread protests and a security crackdown, and urged others to avoid travel to the country

US Ambassador Sergio Gor presents credentials to President Droupadi Murmu

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, as India and the US step up engagement on trade and strategic ties

Defence ministry to discuss ₹3.25 trn 114 Rafale fighter jet deal this week

The indigenous content in the aircraft would be around 30 per cent only. Generally, the indigenous content required in Make in India deals is around 50-60 per cent

Trying to increase trust with China: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi

General Upendra Dwivedi's annual news conference highlights India's approach

India and US held talks on trade and critical minerals, says Jaishankar

The failure to reach an agreement had pushed the Indian rupee to a record low and spooked investors waiting for progress in two-way negotiations

Brics crucial forum amid geopolitical challenges: EAM S Jaishankar

The minister said India's approach to the chairship of BRICS is 'humanity first' and 'people-centric'

India, China work to restore military trust amid push for border stability

In recent meetings with Chinese counterparts, Indian officials have made peace and stability along the 3,488-kilometer (2,167 miles) disputed Himalayan border central to efforts to normalize ties

A restructured Army: IBGs cleared, 30 other organisational changes approved

Defence sources told Business Standard that four IBGs will be raised initially, with the focus on the Army's strike corps