External Affairs & Defence Security

UN turns 80 facing crisis of relevance as India readies for greater role

India categorically told the world that central to the erosion of the UN's credibility has been resistance to reform, and Delhi stands ready to assume greater responsibilities in an expanded UNSC

India in constant talks with US to find balanced trade deal: Amb Kwatra

Our effort all along, right through this whole year, the tone for the relationship was set during Prime Minister's visit in early February, Ambassador Kwatra said

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh visits Egypt to strengthen ties between IAF-EAF

On the second day of his visit to Egypt, the Chief of the Air Staff visited Cairo West Air Base. He also interacted with Suresh K Reddy, Ambassador of India to Egypt, at India House, Cairo

Pentagon report flags China's 'core interest' claim on Arunachal Pradesh

The document outlines that China identifies three "core interests" that are central to national rejuvenation and not open to negotiation or compromise

PM Modi assures Colombo of support in aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah

Prime Minister Modi stated that India will stand with Sri Lanka for "rebuilding lives and ensuring resilience"

Yunus working to improve ties with India, says Bangladesh's finance adviser

Asked if Yunus directly spoke to India, Ahmed said the chief adviser "has not" but he did speak to those associated with the matter

Op Sindoor strikes hit Pakistan where it hurt the most: ex-IAF chief

On May 7, India struck nine terror camps deep inside Pakistan (and PoK) out of which two were hit primarily by the IAF -- Bahawalpur and Murdike

Op Sagar Bandhu: India proposes $450 mn cyclone relief package to Sri Lanka

Jaishankar, who is in Sri Lanka as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special envoy, made these remarks alongside Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over security concerns at Delhi mission

The move follows protests outside Bangladesh missions in India; the Siliguri visa centre was vandalised on December 22, while a protest was held outside the high commission in Delhi on December 20

B'desh rejects India's dismissal of High Commission, minority attack claims

According to the MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, 20-25 youths had gathered outside the High Commission to protest the killing of the Hindu Youth in Bangladesh

Indian visa applications suspended indefinitely in Bangladesh's Chittagong

The decision came into effect on Sunday following a recent security incident at the Assistant High Commission of India in Chittagong

India denies Bangladesh media claims on protest outside mission in Delhi

MEA said India is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Bangladesh and urged that those responsible for the killing of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das be brought to justice

₹2 cr siphoned off from India's Mission in Geneva, CBI books officer

It is suspected that Mohit surreptitiously replaced some of the vendor QR codes with a self-generated QR code, which diverted the payments to his personal CHF account in UBS

India extends Cyclone Ditwah relief to Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna region

Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, India has deployed engineering and medical teams to restore damaged connectivity and support affected communities

Security tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission office in Bangladesh

The enhanced security measures were put in place to ensure that 'no third party can exploit the situation'

MHA secretary reviews security preparedness along India-Myanmar border

The visit was dedicated to reviewing the current security architecture and infrastructure projects along the strategically vital Indo-Myanmar border

INS Sindhughosh decommissioned after 4 decades of service: Indian Navy

The decommissioning ceremony was held at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, in the presence of WNC's Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOCINC) Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan

Foreign policy needs clarity, choices and a game plan: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar said that foreign policy cannot be driven by ambiguity or hesitation, underlining the importance of aligning India's interests with long-term strategic thinking

India defined by talent and skill that has helped shape national brand: EAM

Jaishankar highlighted how, with great vision and leadership, India can make a great impact on the world

EAM urges Dutch support as India enters decisive phase in EU FTA talks

India and the Netherlands have a "strategic partnership" in water, a very strong cooperation in agriculture, health, science and technology and shipping, Jaishankar said