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India's data for AI paves way for global cooperation after Paris Summit

With a focus on the road ahead, Dr. Ramanand intensively engaged with AI leaders across the globe to build support for the philosophy of 'Data for Development'

Turkish Prez Erdogan urges India, Pak to resolve Kashmir issue by dialogue

The Kashmir issue should be addressed according to the UN resolution through dialogue and keeping in mind the aspirations of the people of Kashmir, Erdogan said

Exim Bank to provide $300 mn credit to Vietnam for boats, patrol vessels

The bank had also entered into an agreement with GO-VNM for making available to the latter, India supported LoC of $120 million for procurement of high-speed guard boats

Indian Army refutes ceasefire violation reports, says LoC situation stable

The Army also acknowledged recent incidents, including stray cross-LoC firing and a suspected IED blast

Govt expects $200 million worth missile deal with Philippines this year

The Akash missile system developed by India's defence research body has drawn interest from the Philippines

Who Is Paul Kapur, Trump's pick for Assistant Secy of State for South Asia?

Indian-origin Paul Kapur is a widely respected scholar, having authored several influential books and academic papers on South Asian security

Ties growing with new admin in place: Tejasvi on PM Modi's US visit

Speaking to ANI, Surya emphasised India's pivotal role in sectors such as science and entrepreneurship and underscored the strategic importance of the US as a key partner in national priorities

HAL promises faster delivery of warplanes after air chief marshal's rebuke

The Air Force has ordered 83 Mk-1A light combat aircraft from HAL, an advanced variant of the operational Mk-1 Tejas

PM Modi, Trump to hold press conference after their meet: White House

PM Modi's discussions with Trump are expected to focus on areas such as two-way trade, energy, technology and immigration

PM Modi, Trump to reinforce Quad partnership amid China's growing influence

Defence and security ties between India and the US are set to be a key focus of PM Modi's meeting with US President Donald Trump

Both India, US realise China is biggest threat in Indo-Pacific, says expert

He was speaking ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with US President Donald Trump in the US

India offers multi-barrel rocket system Pinaka to France amid growing ties

He emphasised that an acquisition of this system by France would be another milestone in Indo-French defence ties. PM Modi concluded his three-day visit to France on Wednesday

PM Modi meets US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard, discusses India-US ties

PM Modi arrived in the US for a two-day visit at the invitation of US President Donald Trump

India, France sign pact on modular reactors, launch roadmap on AI

France reiterated its firm support for India's permanent membership of the UNSC

PM Modi arrives in Washington DC to rousing welcome by Indian diaspora

Prime Minister Modi arrived in the US on Wednesday where he will meet President Donald Trump on Thursday for his bilateral meeting after last month's inauguration ceremony

Pak troops violate J-K ceasefire, suffer losses as Indian Army retaliates

The ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the Krishna Ghati sector came a day after two Indian Army personnel including a captain were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion

Time for private industry to take a lead in defence manufacturing: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's call to private industry follows the MoD designating 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms', including streamlining defence acquisition, a long-standing challenge

PM Modi to meet Musk in US, Starlink's entry in India likely on agenda

Musk in December said Starlink satellite internet was inactive in India after authorities seized two of the company's devices, one in an armed conflict zone and another in a drug smuggling bust

HAL inks long-term pact for LEAP engine components with Safran Aircraft

Under the terms of the contract, HAL will manufacture forged parts for LEAP engines at its state-of-the-art Ring Rolling facility at the Foundry & Forge Division in Bengaluru

Indian refiners work to build sanctions-proof supply chain for Russian oil

Some are existing outfits that have not been impacted by the punitive measures, while others are newly created, replacing those that are now off-limits