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US' Tulsi Gabbard to visit India during multi-nation trip to Indo-Pacific

Notably, this is the first visit by a top White House official to India, under the Trump administration

CDS Chauhan highlights need for developing holistic counter-UAS system

Gen Chauhan delivered the keynote address, emphasising the transformative impact of UAS in modern warfare

India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise Khanjar-XII begins in Tokmok

The Indian contingent is represented by troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and the Kyrgyzstan contingent is represented by the Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade

Ukraine replaces India as world's largest arms importer, shows Sipri data

Indian arms imports fell by 9.3 per cent between 2015-19 and 2020-24, driven at least in part by India's growing capability to design and manufacture its own weapons

UP CM's photo at pro-monarchist rally sparks controversy in Nepal

The rally was intended to demonstrate support for the reinstatement of monarchy in Nepal. Hundreds of loyalists riding motorbikes carrying Gyanendra's picture

PM Modi says Mauritius visit will strengthen ties, boost partnership

A contingent of Indian armed forces will participate in the celebrations along with a warship of the Indian Navy and the Akash Ganga skydiving team of the Indian Air Force

NZ PM Luxon seeks stronger trade, security ties with India on visit

Ahead of his trip to India, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said that he will push for a comprehensive economic partnership with New Delhi and will explore ways to strengthen bilatera

Mauritius key partner of India in Indian Ocean: PM Modi ahead of visit

The prime minister said the close and historical people-to-people connect between the two sides is a source of shared pride

INS Tarkash aids Iranian Dhow near Somalia, restores water supply

INS Tarkash's assistance to the Iranian dhow underscores India's dedication to regional stability, demonstrating how the longstanding Indo-Iranian partnership extends beyond diplomacy

PM likely to upgrade security ties, sign key pacts during Mauritius visit

Mauritius became independent in 1968 but London retained control of the Chagos, and forcibly displaced up to 2,000 people to make way for the Diego Garcia military base

Jaishankar wraps UK visit after 'injecting fresh momentum' into partnership

S Jaishankar concluded the visit with a tour of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosted by his counterpart Foreign Secretary David Lammy

'Opportunities to rebuild ties with India': New Canadian PM Mark Carney

Mark Carney, who is set to become the next PM of Canada, said there needs to be a shared sense of values around that commercial relationship

New Zealand PM Luxon to make an official visit to India from March 16-20

Luxon is scheduled to join the inaugural session of the 10th Raisina Dialogue 2025 on March 17, deliver the keynote address, and interact with Indian business leaders during his visit

India-Japan joint military exercise Dharma Guardian concludes successfully

The exercise, held from February 24 to March 9, marked a significant milestone in bilateral defence cooperation, as it was conducted on an enhanced scale

Taiwan detects 11 Chinese military aircraft, 9 vessels around its territory

China is intensifying its cognitive warfare efforts against Taiwan, as its United Front Work Department establishes a dedicated misinformation unit

Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius expects key maritime security deals

Indian High Commissioner noted that digital and financial connectivity plays a crucial role in the economic relationship and people-to-people ties between India and Mauritius

Indian Americans favour Joe Biden's India policy over Donald Trump's

Compared to 2020, Indian Americans are more bullish on India's trajectory, reveals an analysis based on a recent survey. Archis Mohan writes

IMF's Pak loan review: India to question Pakistan's Brics Bank stake plan

India has generally abstained from voting on loans sought by Pakistan in the IMF's executive board meetings

Army, IAF, and Navy chiefs push for 'Aatmanirbharta' to win future wars

Speaking in separate sessions at a conclave in the capital, the chiefs of the three services outlined the challenges of future conflicts, likely to be prolonged, and how the nation can address them

Govt 'in talks with 4 countries' for advanced jet-engine programme

Plan to co-develop advanced machines is likely to be 'in place' by the end of the year