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Indian Navy ensures no nation suppresses another in Indian Ocean: Rajnath

The remarks, made while addressing an event at the strategic Karwar naval base in Karnataka, comes in the backdrop of China's increased military muscle-flexing in the region

India, Sri Lanka, UAE unveil ambitious initiative for energy cooperation

To expand their energy ties, India and Sri Lanka also concluded a separate pact on electricity grid interconnection, a project that has been on the drawing board for some time

India eyes trade win as US tariffs hit rivals harder, BTA talks underway

India and the US are holding intense discussions on a proposed 'fair, balanced and equitable trade deal' bilateral trade agreement

India, China, rich nations; must help in crises like Myanmar quake: US

Rubio was asked if that was not happening because of the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development

PM Modi urges Sri Lankan Prez to address Tamil community's aspirations

The Tamil community in Sri Lanka has been demanding the implementation of the 13th Amendment of the Sri Lankan Constitution that provides for devolution of power to it

Pak sees US tariffs as window of opportunity for negotiations with the US

Sharif said that the government's intention was to formulate and present a well-structured package to the US administration and the recommendations are expected to be finalised in the coming days

Lay down arms, be part of Bastar's development journey: Amit Shah to Naxals

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said a total of 521 Naxals have laid down arms so far in 2025

Sri Lankan President confers Mitra Vibhushana, highest honour, on PM Modi

PM Modi arrived in Colombo on Apr 4 for his first visit to Sri Lanka since 2019, on a three-day State visit at the invitation of President Dissanayake

India sends 442 tonnes of food aid to quake-hit Myanmar on INS Gharial

The aid is part of Operation Brahma -- India's comprehensive relief mission launched after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake on March 28, which left thousands dead and widespread damage across Myanmar

PM Modi, Sri Lankan prez discuss 'Neighbourhood First' policy, Tamil people

India and Sri Lanka signed a landmark defence cooperation agreement to bolster defence ties, promote maritime security, and increase strategic engagement

India, Sri Lanka sign defence pact after PM Modi, Prez Dissanayaka talks

Several agreements were also firmed up between the two sides following the talks between the two leaders

Security heightened in Jammu's RS Pura after foiled infiltration attempt

According to PRO BSF Jammu, the security forces neutralised the intruder, who kept moving to cross the border

Rajnath Singh inaugurates various infra projects at Karwar naval base

The first phase of Project Seabird was designed to accommodate 10 ships and was successfully concluded in 2011

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome as he begins 3-day visit to Sri Lanka

PM Modi's arrival in Colombo came after his visit to Thailand, where he held a bilateral meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and attended the Bimstec Summit

PM Modi arrives in Colombo; aims to boost ties between India-Sri Lanka

The prime minister landed in the Sri Lankan capital after concluding his trip to Bangkok where he attended a summit of the BIMSTEC

BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi proposes annual biz meets, trade in local currency

6th Leaders' Summit adopts maritime pact to boost shipping ties, joint economic roadmap

PM Modi attends 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok: All you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took part in the summit on Friday, announced several India-led initiatives focusing on enhancement of cooperation and coordination in the region

PM Modi proposes UPI link to boost trade and tourism at BIMSTEC Summit

PM Modi also suggested new steps to increase trade and cooperation among BIMSTEC nations

China hits back with 34% tariff on US goods after Trump's trade salvo

China hits back at Trump's tariff hike with a 34% duty on all US goods from April 10, escalating tensions as fears of a deepening trade war between the two growing nations

India to help rebuild Myanmar infrastructure, cultural sites after quake

The earthquake has left a trail of destruction, particularly in central regions like Sagaing and Mandalay where numerous bridges have collapsed