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At UN, India flags concerns over targeting of commercial ships in Hormuz

A combination of short-term and structural measures alongside international cooperation are essential to respond to the crisis, said India's Permanent Representative to the UN Parvathaneni Harish

India, Netherlands elevate ties, boost cooperation across key sectors: MEA

MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George said both sides welcomed the strong momentum in bilateral relations and discussed expanding cooperation in several emerging and strategic areas

India rejects PCA award on J-K projects, Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance

New Delhi, rejecting the award, said its decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in "abeyance" remains in force

Tejas Mk1A deliveries may slip beyond June; IAF open to concessions: Source

IAF willing to accept deliveries if jet is combat-capable and remaining gaps are assured to be bridged in a timely manner

Pakistan must stop backing terror or face consequences: Army chief

Gen Upendra Dwivedi's remarks at the event, 'Sena Samwad', came days after the country and the Indian military marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor

PM Modi arrives in Netherlands for talks on trade, tech, defence ties

PM's visit to European nation from May 15 to 17 is his second trip to the country after his 2017 visit and comes at what officials described as an 'important juncture' in India-Netherlands ties

Stealth Ghatak drone must be fast-tracked: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit

Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit said the launch of a formal loyal wingman programme is 'a very high-priority target'

Rajnath, Naidu lay foundation stone for combat aircraft unit in Andhra

The AMCA-linked infrastructure project in Andhra Pradesh is expected to strengthen India's indigenous military aviation ecosystem and generate 7,500 jobs

Brics ministers fail to reach consensus on West Asia conflict statement

Brics foreign ministers failed to agree on a joint communique amid divisions over the West Asia conflict during the New Delhi conclave

India ready to offer support for West Asia peace: PM Modi during UAE talks

'The way UAE has been targeted is not acceptable but the way UAE has handled the current situation with restraint is praiseworthy', PM Modi added

Brics talks end without joint statement, exposing divisions over Iran war

Without naming the UAE, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told a news conference that a Brics member blocked some parts of the statement

PM Modi reaches Abu Dhabi, marks the beginning of five-nation visit

PM Modi is expected to hold talks with the president, with discussions set to focus on the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia

UAE condemns 'terrorist' attack on Indian-flagged vessel off Oman coast

The commercial vessel, which was sailing from Somalia, came under attack on Wednesday

India seeks UNSC expansion, says lack of reform constraining global body

Jaishankar made the remarks at a conclave of the foreign ministers of the Brics nations in New Delhi

Indian envoy discusses border issues, bilateral ties with Chinese official

The two countries are currently in the process of normalising relations on all fronts, including the resumption of visas and direct flight services

Rajnath, Andhra CM lay foundation for ₹16,000 cr fighter jet infra project

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project is expected to generate 7,500 jobs, an official release said

Jaishankar, Iranian foreign min hold bilateral talks on sidelines of Brics

The high-level interaction took place on the sidelines of the Brics Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, marking a pivotal moment in the bilateral trajectory between the two nations

West Asia war: Peace cannot be piecemeal, says Jaishankar at Brics meet

West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions dominated BRICS talks amid sharp exchanges between Iranian and UAE ministers

Indian-flagged vessel sinks off Oman coast after attack; crew members safe

India termed the attack on its vessel in the Gulf of Oman "unacceptable" after the ship caught fire and sank, while all 14 crew members were rescued safely

India backs 2 state solution for Palestine issue: Jaishankar at Brics meet

Jaishankar said the tensions in the Gulf region, including threats to maritime traffic and energy infrastructure, underline the fragile security environment