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Avoid Iran travel, exit immediately: Indian Embassy issues urgent advisory

The emergency communication comes on the heels of major military escalations over the last 24 hours, which have seen multi-city kinetic engagements and airstrikes on strategic installations

Jaishankar talks with Indonesian counterpart ahead of PM's Jakarta visit

Jaishankar and Sugiono discussed defence, maritime trade, investments, pharmaceuticals and food security ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jakarta next month

Nepal Foreign Minister Khanal calls three-day India visit 'fruitful'

Nepal's foreign minister termed his India visit fruitful, citing progress in cooperation, connectivity, digital payments and efforts to resolve border issues

India seeks a more 'vibrant' Colombo Security Conclave as China looms

Beijing has convened the China-Indian Ocean Forum since 2021. India is not a member of the forum

Let us build alliance not constrained by past: Nepal minister on India ties

Nepal backs bilateral talks with India to resolve the border dispute, distancing itself from calls for third-party mediation and stressing stronger economic ties

Want to resolve boundary row with India: Nepalese foreign minister

Nepalese Foreign Minister said new government in Kathmandu refuses to look at India through the "distorted, hyper-sensitive lens of 21st century geopolitics"

India is Nepal's top partner; govt carries no old baggage: FM Khanal

In his opening remarks at the meeting, the external affairs minister delved into various facets of the close bilateral relations between the two sides

Putin pitches Su-57 stealth jet to India, may agree for co-production

Putin has renewed Russia's offer of the Su-57 stealth fighter and proposed joint production with India amid New Delhi's push to modernise its air force

India has responsibilities on the continental and in the maritime domains

Former Chief of the Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said this when asked if the theatre command proposal is tied to the country's geopolitical ambitions

US hails 'robust' partnership with India, highlights Trump-Modi bond

State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Thursday said the strong ties between the two countries were on full display during Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent visit to India

Russia will not interfere in 'delicate' India-China relations, says Putin

Highlighting Moscow's strategic equilibrium in Asia, President Putin said its decades-long partnerships with both New Delhi and Beijing grew naturally and are entirely independent of one another

Defence Ministry enhances armed forces' spending powers, boosts efficiency

The revised delegation of financial powers is expected to facilitate procurements worth over ₹1.25 trillion and improve operational efficiency across the armed forces

India's $2-billion drone acquisition to boost defence deep-tech ecosystem

The proposed military drone procurement is expected to strengthen indigenous manufacturing, expand supply chains and accelerate investments in defence technology and innovation

Rajnath Singh unveils DFPDS-2026, boosts defence procurement to ₹1.25 trn

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the new framework will empower field commanders to make faster decisions, boost operational readiness, and minimise dependence on foreign equipment

PM Modi meets Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez, reviews ties

MEA had indicated that both sides are expected to review the entire spectrum of India-Venezuela relations and explore avenues to deepen cooperation in key sectors

Jaishankar meets Venezuela's acting president Rodriguez, backs deeper ties

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday arrived in the national capital for a five-day working visit aimed at further deepening the bilateral ties between India and Venezuela

India, Afghanistan discuss strengthening cooperation, civilisational ties

India has been known to consistently provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, including medical supplies and vaccines, as part of its ongoing support to the Afghan people

India condemns Kuwait airport attack; 1 Indian killed, others hurt

The MEA said the Indian mission in Kuwait is extending all possible assistance to those injured

India eyes $2 billion military drone order in biggest procurement yet

The plans are in advanced stages with deliveries expected over 18 to 24 months, for a jump in value from recent government orders worth 30 billion rupees ($313 million) for tactical-class drones

RudraM-II air-to-surface missile passes key flight test over Bay of Bengal

The indigenous air-to-surface missile validated critical subsystems and precision-strike capabilities, marking a key step towards operational induction