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PM Modi departs for home after concluding 'productive' visit to Sri Lanka

During the prime minister's visit, the two nations inked a defence pact to institutionalise military cooperation

India sends more aid to Myanmar in C-17 aircraft under 'Op Brahma'

India mounted its relief mission named 'Operation Brahma' as a swift response to the devastation caused by the earthquake that hit Myanmar as well as Thailand

India, Sri Lanka sign 5-year defence MoU during PM Modi's Colombo visit

The MoU on defence cooperation will remain in force for five years, he said, adding that the decision to formalise the MoU was reached during the 2023 defence dialogue between the two nations

PM Modi meets Sri Lanka's Oppn leader, stresses bipartisan India-SL ties

PM Modi Modi landed in Colombo last evening after concluding his trip to Bangkok where he attended a summit of the BIMSTEC

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