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Indian Coast Guard seizes 3 Bangladeshi boats, 79 crew for illegal fishing

All three boats and their crew members were handed over to the West Bengal Marine Police in Frazerganj for further legal action

India-China ties a lot better, both showing flexibility: Army chief

General Upendra Dwivedi says ground-level engagement has risen and friction points have reduced, though major decisions remain at higher levels

India committed to Bangladesh's interests, says MEA on Hasina verdict

The MEA response comes hours after Bangladesh urged India to extradite Hasina, who fled the country during violent student protests last year and has remained in India since

Will continue to consider terrorists, their backers alike: Army chief

Army Chief also broadly said that there has been improvement in India's relations with China in the last one year following talks between the leadership of the two countries

Can Pakistan's 27th Amendment turn Asim Munir into a new Ayub Khan?

Pakistan's 27th constitutional amendment seeks to merge military command, weaken judicial autonomy, and give Field Marshal Asim Munir lifetime constitutional protection from accountability.

Jaishankar to meet Russian counterpart today to discuss key regional issues

The sides will discuss political communication between the two countries, as well as pressing bilateral, regional and international issues

Jaishankar to meet Russian FM Lavrov ahead of Putin's visit to India

According to Kremlin sources, Putin is scheduled to meet the leaders of the SCO, hosted by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin

Navy to commission indigenous anti-submarine warfare vessel on Nov 24

With her blend of firepower, stealth and mobility, the ship is designed to hunt submarines, conduct coastal patrols, and secure India's vital maritime approaches, a Navy spokesperson said

Delhi blast: Police boost anti-terror security, seize 34 vehicles

Joint Commissioner of Police (Central Range) Madhur Verma, along with district DCPs, ACPs, SHOs, and specialised units, has been holding frequent coordination meetings with Market Welfare Associations

Best practices of 3 forces to be merged under jointness plan: CDS Gen

He also cited instances from the recent Operation Sindoor that demonstrated the jointness among the three services -- Army, Navy and the Air Force

Jaishankar discusses regional development, ties with Bahraini counterpart

The two ministers held extensive talks earlier this month in New Delhi when India and Bahrain announced commencing negotiations for an ambitious trade deal, inching closer to sealing investment pact

Climate finance failure by developed nations hurts NDCs: India at COP30

Countries are required to submit their third round of NDCs, referred to as "NDCs 3.0", for the 2031-2035 period this year

Indonesia interested in buying BrahMos missile, says Rajnath Singh

The manufacturer of the BrahMos supersonic missile system has produced the first batch of missiles at its new integration and test facility in Lucknow

IAF's Su-30MKI fighter jets to take part in bilateral exercise in France

The Indian Air Force is participating in the eighth edition of the bilateral air exercise, with the French Air and Space Force (FASF), the defence ministry said

GSL picks AP's Machilipatnam for warship-building, defence manufacturing

The MoU between APMB and GSL positions Machilipatnam to emerge as a key pillar in India's shipbuilding ecosystem

Taiwan detects 20 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels around nation

As per the MND, of the 20 sorties, 17 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ

8 injured at J-K police station while taking samples of explosives seized

The 360 kilograms of explosive material was brought from Faridabad by the Jammu and Kashmir police after seizing it from the rented residence of Dr Muzzamil Ganaie

Hindustan Aeronautics revamp study to be ready by March next year

Govt ropes in BCG to conduct study in view of firm's growing order book

Jaishankar meets UN chief Guterres in NY, discusses global challenges

Jaishankar said he thanked Guterres for clear and consistent support for India's growth and development and he looks forward to welcoming the UN Chief in India

Canadian Trade Minister Sidhu seeks fresh start to revive ties with India

India is a priority market for Canada, with two-way goods and services trade reaching about $31 billion in 2024, largely in Canada's favour due to its $16 billion services exports