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India-Germany sign pacts to strengthen ties across defence, tech, energy

India and Germany signed multiple agreements during Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit, covering defence, semiconductors, critical minerals, green energy and mobility

PM Modi, Merz pitch 'limitless' India-Germany partnership in defence, tech

PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space, semiconductors and emerging technologies during talks in Gujarat

US Ambassador-designate says India to be a part of Pax Silica: Details

Gor, who assumed office as the US ambassador to India on Monday, said that no country is as essential as India for Washington

PM Modi meets German Chancellor Merz in Gujarat: What's on the agenda

The German Chancellor, who is on a two-day visit, will be accompanied by a 25-member delegation consisting of several chief executive officers

PM Modi playing global role to establish peace, says Ukrainian ambassador

We have confidence that the achievement of sustainable and just peace in Ukraine will further contribute to deepening relations between India and Ukraine, including Gujarat

Iran warns against US strikes; activists say protest death toll at 203

With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult

Ukrainian drone attack in Russia kills 1 after Moscow's intense bombardment

A young woman died overnight in a hospital intensive care unit after debris from a drone fell on a house during the attack on Saturday, regional Gov. Alexander Gusev said on Telegram

Modi, Merz set for crucial talk in Gujarat amid rising geopolitical tension

In their talks, Modi and Merz are likely to deliberate on trade and investment ties as New Delhi is looking at deepening economic engagement with Europe

Indian envoy to Bangladesh Pranay Verma meets new BNP chief Tarique Rahman

The meeting lasted for some 40 minutes, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) media cell spokesman Sayrul Kabir Khan told PTI, calling it a courtesy call

US ambassador Sergio Gor arrives in India for 'incredible opportunities'

The arrival of the new US ambassador comes at a sensitive phase in India-US ties, with trade frictions persisting even as both sides look to deepen strategic, defence and technology cooperation

Pak's constitutional amendments acceptance of its Op Sindoor failure: CDS

Talking about the proposed joint theatre commands in India, Gen Chauhan said the government has granted an extension for completing the exercise till May 30, 2026

Australia, India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals, says Bessent

The G7 includes the United States, Britain, Japan, France, Germany, Italy and Canada, as well as the European Union, most of whom are heavily dependent on rare earths supplies from China

Air power emerged as key responder, deterrent during Op Sindoor: IAF chief

The IAF chief said that though the operation was short, it was intense and it demonstrated the synchronisation between military and political leadership

DRDO conducts ground test of scramjet engine for hypersonic missiles

A hypersonic cruise missile is capable of exceeding five times the speed of sound (over 6,100 kmph) for extended periods, the ministry said

US exit from ISA: Consultative action needed to tackle issues, says India

India said it is closely tracking a proposed US Bill on Russian oil tariffs, reaffirmed its stance on energy security, and reiterated sovereignty claims over Shaksgam Valley

EAM Jaishankar meets Macron, welcomes 'positive sentiment' on partnership

Jaishankar, who is on a six-day visit to France and Luxembourg, also addressed the Ambassadors' Conference of France on Thursday

Closely tracking developments: India on US bill on tariffs over Russian oil

India and China are among a handful of countries which are procuring a significant volume of crude oil from Russia

Communal incidents in Bangladesh need to be dealt with firmly: MEA

New Delhi's reaction came against the backdrop of the killing of at least five Hindu men in hostile circumstances in Bangladesh in the last few weeks

Amit Shah launches NSG's national IED data management platform in Manesar

The national IED data management system (NIDMS), according to the NSG, will be a digital platform developed by the NBDC for systematic collection, collation, and dissemination of IED-related data

US State dept highlights security challenge during Jaishankar's 2025 visit

The article, released Thursday, said that during Jaishankar's visit to New York, DSS needed to adapt quickly amid restrictions due to government shutdown to ensure his timely arrival and protection