External Affairs & Defence Security News

India, France conduct comprehensive review of defence and nuclear ties

In their talks in Paris, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Secretary-General of the French Foreign Ministry Martin Briens also exchanged views on the evolving situation in West Asia

West Asia war: EAM Jaishankar speaks to counterparts from Kuwait, Singapore

In his conversation with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Jaishankar also discussed the 'well-being of the Indian community' in the Gulf nation

Didn't charge toll from Indian tankers for Hormuz transit: Iran envoy

Iran's envoy to India said the two countries share common regional interests, while reiterating Tehran's position on the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions in West Asia

PM Modi congratulates Hungary's Peter Magyar for landslide victory in polls

Magyar's victory is being widely seen as a turning point in Hungarian politics, potentially reshaping the country's domestic policies as well as its relations within the European Union

West Asia conflict: India, UAE discuss energy ties, regional security

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

Donald Trump threatens China with 50% tariffs if it sends arms to Iran

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

12 more Indian fishermen arrested for alleged poaching by Sri Lankan Navy

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

India rejects China's 'mischievous' move to rename places in Arunachal

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

Iran war, geopolitical upheaval to top agenda at naval commanders' meet

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

US, Indian air chiefs hold engagements to advance defence cooperation

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

India surrounded by hostile actors, optimal resource use necessary: Rajnath

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

Jaishankar thanks UAE counterpart for Indians' safety amid West Asia crisis

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

Misri wraps US visit with talks to deepen nuclear ties, explore LPG exports

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

840K Indians returned from Gulf since Feb 28, airspace curbs remain: MEA

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

India's envoy to Dhaka Pranay Verma to be next ambassador to Belgium

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

EAM S Jaishankar calls on Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool

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

ISI-backed spy ring busted, 11 held; CCTV used to track Indian Army routes

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

MEA says deeply concerned by reports of civilian casualties in Lebanon

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

India finalising deal to supply oil, gas to Mauritius: EAM Jaishankar

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

Op Sindoor showed India's progression towards 'domain jointness: Army chief

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