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Pakistan terms as 'misleading and one-sided' PM Modi's remarks on J&K

Pakistan Foreign Office issued a statement in response to media queries regarding the remarks made by PM Modi and rejected his assertions

Parliamentary panels' reports on defence, external affairs tabled in House

The MoD ranked second after the MoF in terms of budgetary allocations for 2025-26, while the MEA ranked 22nd

China 'appreciates' PM Modi's 'positive' comments on India-China ties

"As the two largest developing countries, China and India share common task of national development and revitalisation," said China's foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning

PM Modi raises concerns with New Zealand PM over pro-Khalistani activities

Both prime ministers welcomed the launch of negotiations for a 'balanced, ambitious, comprehensive, and mutually beneficial' free trade agreement

Rajnath meets Tulsi Gabbard, urges action against Khalistani movement

This discussion comes after US prosecutors charged an Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, for allegedly being involved in a plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in November last year

Current MEA budget not reflective of India's growing stature: Parl panel

India's diplomatic influence is growing and the country is taking on an increasingly important role in global affairs

There's nothing but opportunity in the India-US partnership: Tulsi Gabbard

In an interview, Tulsi Gabbard spoke about the US tariff regime, the future of India-US relations and taking inspiration from Lord Krishna's guidance to Arjuna on the battlefield

India, New Zealand discuss FTA, direct flights, relaxed customs for traders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon have agreed to resume FTA negotiations, explore direct flights, and sign a customs agreement to enhance trade and economic

One terrorist killed in Army, Police's joint operation in J&K's Kupwara

The terrorists opened indiscriminate firing on the army, following which the troops retaliated. 1 AK rifle was also seized during the operation

India, New Zealand sign major pact to boost defence, security ties

PM Modi and visiting New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held wide-ranging talks with a focus on ramping up overall bilateral ties

From childhood to govt, key takeaways from PM Modi's chat with Lex Fridman

In a podcast with AI researcher Lex Fridman released on Sunday, PM Modi spoke on a wide array of topics, including his experiences in the Himalayas, democracy in India, and the 2002 Gujarat riots

Jaishankar meets Swedish minister Stenergard, Slovenian Dy PM Fajon

Jaishankar discussed the deepening of India's ties with the European Union with the Swedish Minister

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon

The meeting comes amid a growing push to enhance bilateral ties, with both leaders set to discuss economic cooperation, trade expansion, and regional security

India fast-tracks 5th gen AMCA fighter jet amid rising security concerns

At present, the Indian Air Force relies on its fleet of 4.5-generation fighters, with the Dassault Rafale being the most advanced in service

Rajnath Singh, Tulsi Gabbard, discuss defence, info sharing to boost ties

The Asia leg of Gabbard's trip will culminate in an address on March 18 at the Raisina Dialogue, a multinational gathering of security officials in Delhi, to which Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited

Modi-Fridman podcast: How AI voice cloning helped break language barriers

Popular podcaster and AI researcher Lex Fridman hosted PM Modi for an interview, featuring AI-powered Hindi and English dubbing by voice cloning startup ElevenLabs

Ajit Doval, Tulsi Gabbard discuss US-India security, intelligence sharing

Gabbard arrived in New Delhi early Sunday for a two-and-a-half-day visit. This is her first high-level visit to India as a senior official in the Donald Trump administration

PM Modi to begin Raisina Dialogue today; New Zealand PM to be chief guest

Nearly 3,700 attendees and over 800 speakers and delegates from around 130 countries worldwide will attend the Raisina Dialogue

China's rise complicates India's role as the lead for Global South: COAS

In his address, the Army chief also made a veiled reference to the proximity between China and Pakistan, and said that today the "near absolute collusivity" has "further compounded the threat"

How Dravidian politics has evolved beyond the LTTE over 35 years

Since the IPKF's withdrawal from Sri Lanka in 1990, the once-powerful ideology and influence of LTTE in Tamil Nadu has faded, with minimal electoral impact