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India dispatches first tranche of humanitarian aid for people of Myanmar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India will continue to monitor the developments and more aid will follow

Bodies of 3 cops found as Kathua encounter continues; DGP warns terrorists

Encounter has resulted in the deaths of four police personnel and two JeM terrorists, while seven security personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), have sustained injuries

HAL bags Rs 62,700-cr LCH order; MoD contracts hit record high

The total value of defence contracts awarded by the MoD in 2024-25 crossed Rs 2.09 trillion, double the previous record set in 2023-24

India, Sri Lanka set to ink defence pact during PM Modi's Colombo trip

In the second and final leg of his two-nation tour, Modi will arrive in Sri Lanka on the evening of April 4 on a three-day trip after concluding his visit to Thailand

Govt clears Rs 62,000 crore deal to buy 156 Light Combat Helicopters

This would be the biggest order for the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited so far, and the choppers would be built at their plants in Bengaluru and Tumkur in Karnataka

India can't change fanatic mindset of Pakistan, says Jaishankar in LS

The minister said New Delhi is tracking very closely the treatment of minorities in Pakistan and making its position well known

Indian Army successfully tests kamikaze drone with anti-tank munition

Fleur-De-Lis Brigade marks a milestone in drone warfare by developing, testing, and validating India's first FPV drone with impact-based, kamikaze-role anti-tank munition

PM Modi to visit Thailand, Sri Lanka from April 3-6 to strengthen ties

Modi announced the vision of 'MAHASAGAR' or "Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions" for India's engagement with the Global South during his recent visit to Mauritius

Body of 4th cop sighted as security forces resume operation in J&K's Kathua

This is the fourth cop to be have died in the gunfight in which three terrorists are also confirmed to have been killed, officials said

Envoys from Muslim nations praise India's strong ties with Islamic world

Envoys from 19 Muslim-majority nations attended the 'Sadbhavana Iftar' hosted by the Indian Minorities Federation at MP Satnam Singh Sandhu's residence in New Delhi on Thursday evening

UAE grants Ramadan clemency, pardons more than 500 Indian nationals

This annual tradition of pardoning prisoners during Ramadan reflects the UAE's commitment to justice, compassion, and maintaining strong diplomatic relations with India

'Huge opportunity': Japan delegation meets PM Modi, keen to invest in India

The meeting was marked by optimism and enthusiasm, with the Japanese business leaders expressing their eagerness to invest in India and forge stronger ties

Three terrorists, three cops killed in day-long gunfight in J&K's Kathua

The gunfight triggered intense firing and explosions, the officials said, as dozens of local youth were seen assisting the security forces to carry heavy weapons and ammunition deep inside a gorge

Govt inks Rs 2.5K cr pacts with AVNL for Nag Missile System, light vehicles

The ministry said it has signed a contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform

Pak denies reports about deployment of Chinese military within its borders

The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) accuses China and Islamabad of exploitation of the resource-rich province, a charge rejected by the authorities

Imran Khan calls Balochistan govt 'illegitimate,' warns against 1971 repeat

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder-leader said the situation in Balochistan cannot improve unless the genuine public representatives are brought into the mainstream

Pro-monarchists to intensify agitation to reinstate monarchy in Nepal

Holding a press conference here, they also announced forming a Joint People's Movement Committee led by Navaraj Subedi, an 87-year-old staunch supporter of former King Gyanendra

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Yunus urges China to cut interest on loans

Yunus, who met Chinese Executive Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference in Hainan, sought Chinese support in an array of developments

India denies entry to Russian oil tanker over documentation issues

India is the biggest buyer of seaborne Russian crude. Russian oil accounted for about 35 per cent of overall crude imports in 2024 by India, the world's third biggest oil importer and consumer

Era of multipolarity demands greater India, Russia cooperation: Jaishankar

He said that India-Russia diplomatic engagements continue to be marked by frequent high-level exchanges, robust institutional mechanisms, and a commitment to each other's core interests