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Will remain our workhorse: Army chief allays concerns over safety of ALH

In 2023 and 2024, the Indian Army has flown ALH for 40,000 hours. And, in those 40,000 hours there's only one glitch that took place, he said

India, Bangladesh forces hold talks to ease tensions over border fencing

According to officials, the discussion touched upon measures to curb human trafficking, cattle smuggling, and illegal migration long-standing issues that have added strain to bilateral ties

India to provide grant for supplying police vehicles to Sri Lanka

Indian High Commissioner in Colombo Santosh Jha and the top bureaucrat in the public security ministry DWRB Seneviratne have signed the MoU for the grant assistance worth Sri Lankan rupees 300 million

Over 80 Indian Hindu pilgrims return home after visiting Pakistan temples

Talking to reporters at the Wagah Border, the Indian delegation leader Yudhishter Lal expressed his gratitude and said: "The love and hospitality we received in Pakistan will always be cherished

No Dhruv, Rudra helicopters at Republic Day flypast? Here's what we know

The armed forces have grounded their advanced light helicopter fleets for a thorough safety inspection following a Coast Guard crash in Porbandar earlier this month

Elevated ties with India, started iCET, launched Quad: WH on Biden's tenure

The fact sheet noted that during these four years, Biden reinvigorated America's network of alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific

Union Budget 2025: Unchanged defence allocation, focus on reforms likely

India's defence budget as a share of GDP and the national budget has declined steadily year after year, reaching its lowest point since the 1960s, even as strategic challenges persist

Govt probe urges action against 'unnamed' person in plot to kill Pannun

Indian national Nikhil Gupta was held in Prague in 2023 on charges of working with Vikash Yadav, an ex-R&AW official in a foiled plot to assassinate Pannun, a Sikh separatist leader

Indian refiners rush to pay for Russian oil ahead of sanctions cutoff

Pressure to stay clear of sweeping US sanctions means the refiners are now aiming to settle payments for the discounted barrels in just two days instead of the previous five

Whatever was done in Galwan shouldn't get repeated, says Army chief

The eastern Ladakh military standoff between India and China began in May 2020 and a deadly clash at the Galwan Valley in June that year resulted in a severe strain in ties between the two neighbours

India, Oman looking at finalising comprehensive trade, investment deal soon

The negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) gained new momentum after Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik travelled to India over a year back

WazirX's $235 mn hack linked to North Korea; US, Japan, S Korea to counter

The US, Japan, and South Korean governments have pledged to counter North Korea by imposing sanctions and strengthening cybersecurity in the Indo-Pacific region

PM Modi commissions INS Surat, Nilgiri, Vaghsheer in big boost for Navy

The induction of these vessels underscores India's strides in defence manufacturing and maritime security, aligning with its vision to become a global leader in this domain

Pakistan, Bangladesh armies meet, say outsiders can't harm 'brotherly' ties

In a rare high-level meeting in Rawalpindi, Pakistan and Bangladesh's militaries stressed that their 'enduring partnership' must 'remain resilient against external influences'

India-Bangladesh border talks to begin Feb 16; infiltration top agenda

Obstruction to the work of fence construction on this border was underlined last week after India followed by Bangladesh summoned the High Commissioners of the either country in their national capital

CRPF's Parliament unit disbanded, merged with VIP security for dignitaries

The change follows a directive earlier this month that involved transferring the CRPF's battalion based in Jharkhand's Chatra district, to the VIP security division

Mizo group urges govt to reinstate FMR, revoke pass on Indo-Myanmar border

Zo Re-unification Organisation, which represents ethnic Zo or Mizo tribes of India, Myanmar and Bangladesh, also demanded the revocation of order mandating a border pass for people living within 10 km

J&K saw 'downfall' in violence, peaceful polls certify it, says Army chief

Indian Army Chief General Dwivedi also honoured the family members of soldiers who were awarded the Sena Medal (gallantry) (posthumously) for their bravery in counter-terrorism operations

Chinese auto giants set to return to India's motor show after 5-year hiatus

Auto expo 2025: China remains a key supplier of auto parts to India, accounting for approximately 30 per cent of India's component imports, valued at around $6 billion in FY24

Will collaborate with depts to reassess India-US ties: Pete Hegseth

Hegseth highlighted the importance of joint military exercises, defence sales, and strategic talks which have bolstered India-US ties significantly