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Building future-ready defence ecosystem 'necessity', says Rajnath Singh

He further said that the Armed Forces must operate jointly and remain future-ready in today's ever-evolving multi-domain environment

Tahawwur Rana extradition: Who is he and what's his role in 26/11 attacks?

Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana extradited to India for aiding 26/11 attacks; accused of helping David Headley plan reconnaissance missions in Mumbai

Centre appoints Narender Mann to conduct 26/11 trial against Tahawwur Rana

Narender Mann appointed Special Public Prosecutor for Mumbai attacks; to represent agency in Delhi courts for three years or until trial concludes

Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft sorties, 6 naval vessels near territory

In light of the heightened Chinese military activity around Taiwan, the G7 Foreign Ministers, along with the High Representative of the European Union, expressed concern

Tahawwur Rana not in US BOP custody, extradition to India imminent

According to information on the website of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Rana is Not in BOP Custody as of April 8, 2025

Khalilur Rahman redesignated as National Security Advisor of Bangladesh

Dr Rahman will retain his functions as the High Representative for the Rohingya issue and assist the Chief Adviser in the discharge of his responsibilities regarding the Bangladesh Defence Ministry

India, Slovakia must boost ties in film production, entertainment: Murmu

She also underlined the need to promote Slovakia as a filming destination and a partner in joint film production

Slovakia 'fully' backs India's bid to become new permanent member of UNSC

President Murmu acknowledged Slovakia's "unwavering support" in evacuating Indian students from Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, strengthening the bond between the two nations

India too big to be used by US against China, says economist Jeffrey Sachs

Jeffrey Sachs warns India against US geopolitical strategies amid trade war triggered by Trump tariffs

Russia invites PM Modi for Victory Day Parade; Rajnath Singh may attend

Russia's Tass news agency quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko as saying that Modi has been invited to attend the celebrations

CCS clears 26 Rafale-M for Navy in Rs 63,000 cr, biggest-ever jet deal

These French fighter jets will be deployed on INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier

India scraps transshipment facility for Bangladesh's third-country exports

Indian exporters, mainly from the apparel sector, had earlier urged the government to withdraw this facility to the neighbouring country

India's disaster response experience makes it key to Myanmar quake aid: UN

Sajjad Mohammad Sajid, Head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Myanmar, praised India's rapid deployment of resources

India approves ₹63,000 crore deal with France to procure 26 Rafale Marine jets

The Rafale-M jets will be deployed on INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya, with the first batch expected by 2029 and full induction by 2031

India-China ties moving in positive direction, more to be done: Jaishankar

Following a series of diplomatic and military talks, the two sides withdrew their troops from several friction along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh

Russia invites PM Modi to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9

Russia has invited leaders of several friendly nations to attend this year's Victory Day parade

India aims to negotiate US trade deal by fall: Jaishankar on Trump tariffs

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar noted that as every country is tariffed, each is fashioning its own strategy to deal with the US

India ends trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh's third-country exports

The facility had enabled smooth trade flows for Bangladesh's exports to countries like Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar. It was provided by India to Bangladesh in June 2020

US plans to deploy long-range drones near Taiwan: Japan's defence minister

Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani said the security environment around the country was becoming increasingly severe

Army Chief Gen Dwivedi reviews preparedness of Vajra, Dagger Divisions

During his visit, General Dwivedi assessed the ongoing readiness measures and was given a comprehensive overview of the strategic roles played by the two formations