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Afghan agri min holds talks with Indian counterpart to boost cooperation

Food security, seed systems and enhancement of crop productivity featured prominently in the discussions

India, Canada conclude third round of trade talks, eye deal by 2026

Negotiators discussed goods, services, intellectual property, rules of origin and other key issues, reaffirming their commitment to conclude the proposed CEPA by the end of 2026

India condemns attack on commercial ship off Oman coast; 1 Indian missing

The Ministry of External Affairs said 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board the Cyprus-flagged GFS Galaxy had been rescued, while one was missing

India builds Indo-Pacific ties as China, US influence across region shifts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed agreements spanning defence, uranium, critical minerals and technology with Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand as regional powers strengthen cooperation

Boat carrying several Indian tourists capsizes in Vietnam, 15 killed

Of the 15 Indian tourists killed, 10 were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh and two from Kerala

India is a launchpad for global growth: PM Modi woos New Zealand investors

"In India, we have made reform, perform, and transform the basis of governance. Today, India has policy stability, political stability, and continuity of growth," he said

New Zealand PM hails India's growth story, urges stronger business ties

Luxon made the remarks at an interaction themed "India-New Zealand: A Winning Partnership", attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a two-day visit to the country

Future wars may use AI, but soldiers will win them: Rajnath Singh

At the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri, Defence Minister said AI is reshaping warfare but cannot replace trained soldiers, national resolve and strong conventional military capabilities

Rajnath Singh commissions INS Mahendragiri into Indian Navy in Vizag

Defence Minister commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate, into the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet, describing the warship as a major boost to maritime capability

India giving new model of development to world: PM Modi in New Zealand

Addressing the Indian diaspora in Auckland, PM Narendra Modi said India is the world's fastest-growing major economy and is offering a new development model despite a challenging global environment

EAM Jaishankar to launch India's UNSC campaign, meet Guterres on July 13

S Jaishankar will launch India's campaign for non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term at the UN headquarters and meet Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his US visit

India, New Zealand elevate strategic ties, target ₹35,000 cr trade by 2030

PM Modi said closer cooperation between India and New Zealand would strengthen the Indo-Pacific, as the two countries signed deals during the first visit to the country by an Indian premier in 40 yrs

PM Modi arrives in New Zealand on final leg of his three-nation tour

Modi is on a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, aimed at boosting trade, energy and defence ties

Australia uranium exports: Why it matters for India's 100 GW nuclear goal

India and Australia have finalised administrative arrangements for uranium exports, giving New Delhi another potential fuel source as it scales nuclear power capacity

India to import uranium from Australia under nuclear deal, deepen ties

Both nations announce 18 outcomes, to deepen defence and maritime security cooperation

Jaishankar concludes Kuwait visit, reviews ties and West Asia situation

The External Affairs Minister met Kuwait's top leadership to review bilateral ties and regional developments as India continued diplomatic engagement across West Asia

India, Aus deepen energy ties, operationalise civil nuclear cooperation

The two countries finalised arrangements for long-term Australian uranium exports to India and expanded cooperation in critical minerals, mining, renewable energy and energy security

Trump repeats India-Pak mediation claim, says 11 jets were downed last year

Trump did not specify whether the jets were lost by either of the two countries or whether he was referring to combined losses by both sides

India, Australia deepen energy, defence ties during PM Modi visit: Details

Australia and India said they would support the continued flow of energy products and further enhance bilateral energy trade

India-Australia PACTS: What the new tech partnership means for India

PACTS replaces the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation, which served as the main platform for bilateral engagement in cyber and critical technologies