External Affairs & Defence Security News

Navy's R-Day tableau showcases 3 newly commissioned frontline combatants

The three platforms commissioned in Mumbai on January 15, symbolises India's naval prowess and the spirit of 'Atmanirbharta' (self-reliance)

US mission in India 'reviewing' foreign aid after Trump's executive order

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly ordered an immediate halt to work on virtually all existing foreign aid programmes pending a review

We join them in recognising enduring significance: US wishes India on R-Day

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, in a statement, said the India-US relationship continues to reach new heights and will be the defining relationship of the 21st century

India, Indonesia sign MOUs on health, renew one on maritime security

A Cultural Exchange Program was also signed between the Union Ministry of Culture and Indonesia's Ministry of Culture

R-Day 2025: 93 armed forces personnel to receive Gallantry Awards today

President also approved 58 Mentioned-in-Despatches to the Armed Forces personnel, including four posthumous medals

Prez Murmu approves 2 Kirti Chakras, 14 Shaurya Chakras on R-Day eve

Major Manjit, who displayed "outstanding" leadership in a separate operation against two "foreign" terrorists in Sopore in the Union Territory in April last, was also awarded the Kirti Chakra

India, Indonesia to boost defence, trade ties, jointly counter terrorism

In his remarks, Modi said both sides also decided to further strengthen mutual cooperation in areas such as FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and digital public infrastructure

76th Republic Day: CRPF awarded highest number of gallantry medals

A total of 95 bravery medals have been awarded to the personnel of state and central police forces, fire service, home guard and civil defence and correctional services

Indonesia to be in lead of India's 76th Republic Day parade for first time

Indonesian President is accompanied by a high-powered delegation of six cabinet ministers, senior officials and a very large business delegation

Awami League won't be allowed to contest Bangladesh polls: Yunus' adviser

The Awami League has been virtually out of the open political landscape since August 5, 2024, with most of its leaders and Hasina's cabinet members either in jail on murder and other criminal charges

31 CBI officers awarded police medals on occasion of 76th Republic Day

Six officers have been awarded the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service while 25 received the Police Medal for Meritorious Service

Honoured to welcome Indonesia Prez Subianto as R-Day chief guest: PM Modi

India and Indonesia on Saturday agreed to give a new momentum to overall bilateral ties and especially concurred on working jointly in the areas of defence manufacturing and supply chains

7 J&K cops who foiled Amarnath attack among gallantry medal recipients

Medal for Gallantry recipients also included Humayun Bhat, a deputy superintendent of police who was one of four officers to lay down their lives during an encounter with terrorists in south Kashmir

Indonesian President Subianto receives ceremonial welcome in New Delhi

Prabowo Subianto also met with Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan

US Supreme Court clears 26/11 convict Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India

Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, is wanted in India for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks

Keeping a close watch on neighbours: India as ISI officials visit B'desh

Pakistani spy agency ISI's Director General of Analysis Maj Gen Shahid Amir Afsar and certain other officials are currently visiting Bangladesh, according to reports

Looking for bolder, bigger and more ambitious relationship with US: India

Referring to India's ongoing dialogue with the US on matters related to both trade and immigration, Jaiswal hoped that both sides will be able to address any issue

Leaders at Davos hail 'constructive optimism' despite divisions in world

Many business leaders, world-class academics, top government officials and other elites on hand sought to cast an upbeat tone about economic prospects, efforts to end wars in places

JP Singh appointed India's new ambassador to Israel amid West Asia crisis

The meeting is believed to have paved the way for Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's talks with Taliban regime's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai over two weeks back

Will take back Indian illegal immigrants, says MEA amid Trump crackdown

During a weekly press briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We are against illegal immigration, especially because it is linked to several forms of organised crime"