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India's annual defence production surges to ₹1.78 trillion in 2025-26

The milestone represents a 15.6 per cent growth over the previous fiscal year's output of ₹1.54 trillion and a staggering 110 per cent increase since 2020-21 when the figure was ₹84,643 crore

India, Canada agree to conclude free trade pact talks by year-end

The two sides also agreed to launch negotiations on a General Security of Information Agreement to deepen defence and security cooperation

At G7 sidelines, PM Modi, UK's Starmer discuss ways to boost bilateral ties

The two leaders, who met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, also discussed regional and global developments, including the situation in West Asia and the conflict in Ukraine

PM Modi, UAE Prez discuss West Asia situation, stress dialogue, diplomacy

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains in eastern France

With Trump seated next to him, Modi underscores importance of trust

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said mutual trust was the most important strategic asset today and called for global partnerships based on solidarity and equal ownership

PM Modi arrives in France for G7 Summit, set for talks with world leaders

This is the 8th consecutive G7 Summit to which India has been invited

Can Modi-Trump meet on at G7 summit help reset strained India-US relations?

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are driving Gulf-based NRIs towards Indian term insurance plans, attracted by lower premiums and GST exemptions

Slovakia backs India's bid for permanent seat in UN Security Council

In a joint statement issued after talks between PM Modi and his Slovak counterpart, the two sides underlined the need for comprehensive reforms of multilateral institutions, including the UN and UNSC

PM Modi receives Slovakia's highest national award during landmark visit

President of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini conferred the award on PM Modi at a ceremony in Bratislava

India successfully tests indigenous long-range land attack cruise missile

The DRDO-developed missile, capable of striking targets beyond 1,000 km, met all mission objectives during its test off the Odisha coast

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over PM adviser's Delhi airport stop

The adviser was travelling on a regular Bangladeshi passport with a SAARC visa and was not carrying a diplomatic passport

India, Slovakia seal comprehensive partnership during PM Modi's visit

India and Slovakia upgraded ties to a comprehensive partnership, pledging stronger trade and defence cooperation while backing early implementation of the India-EU FTA

Goyal, Nice mayor discuss expanding India-France cooperation in innovation

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Nice's Mayor Eric Ciotti exchanged views on cooperation between India and France

PM Modi, Macron discuss expansion of UPI in France: Foreign Secy Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that the UPI is already available in several localities in France, including at the Eiffel Tower

Piyush Goyal discusses India-UK ties in innovation, tech with UK trade secy

Goyal said the discussions focused on expanding partnerships that could drive economic growth and create mutual benefits for both countries

India, France advance Rafale talks with focus on local manufacturing: Misri

The remarks came as India and France continue to deepen cooperation across a range of sectors, with defence remaining one of the key pillars of the strategic partnership between the two countries

'Cooperative AI' on the table as Modi, Macron aim to deepen ties

Both sides announce 13 outcomes, including setting up high-level mechanism to double bilateral trade in 5 years

Shipping min orders restricting deployment of Indians in conflict zone

DG Shipping has asked recruitment agencies to halt deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict zones after recent attacks on merchant vessels in Gulf waters

Six strategic breakthroughs place India among elite missile powers

Successful interceptor, anti-ship, MIRV and hypersonic technology tests have strengthened India's position among a select group of advanced missile powers

Statsguru: Defence tech firms spread wings as funding surges and R&D rises

India's defence technology sector has seen a sharp rise in startups and funding, supported by growing investments in indigenous manufacturing and innovation