External Affairs & Defence Security News

Fresh Agni-IV test proves operational readiness: Defence Ministry

India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-IV ballistic missile off the Odisha coast, validating its operational readiness and technical parameters under the Strategic Forces Command

Sri Lanka Navy launches rescue op for Indian vessel with 11 crew members

The Sri Lanka Navy launched a rescue operation after the vessel ran aground off Delft Island, alleging it had crossed the maritime boundary and was engaged in illegal bottom trawling

India may swap land with Myanmar to demarcate border: Here's all we know

India and Myanmar are reportedly discussing a possible land exchange to settle an undemarcated stretch of their border along Manipur, a move aimed at completing demarcation

BRICS countries agree to deepen cooperation on official statistics

Under India's chairship theme, "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," the statistics track has been anchored around the theme "Quality Statistics as Driver of Change."

India-Uzbekistan should look at doubling trade in next 3 yrs: Piyush Goyal

About 400 Indian companies are operational in Uzbekistan

India, Pak "screamed and yelled": Trump in latest claim of stopping war

Trump reiterated his claim to have stopped eight wars during his presidency and asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to make a deal to end the war with Ukraine

China sets up high-altitude drone R&D centre in Tibet near Mt Everest

The high-altitude centre is expected to provide an advantage for China in its ongoing competition for technological dominance with the US

Curfew in parts of Nepal bordering India enters 4th day after violence

Restrictions remain in force across several areas of the India-bordering district as authorities step up security following clashes that left one person dead

Over 30 civilians killed during protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

A crackdown by Pakistani security forces on JAAC-led demonstrations over rising costs and discrimination leaves dozens dead and injured

India objects to NYT's use of 'Pakistani Kashmir' for PoK reference

Indian Embassy in the US called the terminology 'misleading and incorrect', reiterating that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir remains an integral part of India

India expresses deep concern over Hormuz attacks, calls for de-escalation

AT UNSC, India condemned attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, called for immediate de-escalation and restoration of free navigation

UNSC reform process cannot be held hostage by divisive interests: India

India joined consensus to adopt the draft oral decision for rollover of IGN on the 'Question of the equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council' to 81st session

India terms PoK assembly elections a 'cosmetic electoral exercise'

The MEA said the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir elections are an attempt to camouflage Islamabad's illegal occupation and conceal alleged human rights violations

US, India expanding ties in defence, civil nuclear sector: Trump official

US Assistant Secretary of State S Paul Kapur said Washington and New Delhi are expanding defence and civil nuclear cooperation, including trusted AI and other emerging technologies

Indigenous 350kg turbojet engine a milestone for private defence tech

India achieves a major aerospace milestone with its first indigenous 350kg thrust-class turbojet engine, strengthening domestic defence manufacturing capabilities

For Indian seafarers, war zones grow ever deadlier as risks mount

MEA has advised seafarers to assess conflict risks before accepting assignments after the death of 4 Indians on a merchant ship, reports Archis Mohan

Vessel with 4 Indians struck at Ukraine's Odesa port, two confirmed safe

In a post on X, the Embassy said that search and rescue operations are being carried out

No talks with Pakistan except on PoK: Rajnath Singh on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Operation Sindoor made it clear what the fate will be of those who attempt to threaten India with terrorism, Rajnath Singh said

Govt issues advisory for sailors after five seafarers killed in Black Sea

The MEA has advised Indian nationals to assess security risks before accepting jobs on commercial vessels operating in or transiting the Black Sea region

Nepal allows up to ₹25,000 in post-2016 Indian notes for Indians, Nepalis

The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), in a notice issued on Thursday, said Indian currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations issued before November 9, 2016, remain prohibited in Nepal