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India eying integrated satellite communication grid: Defence space official

The official said defence forces were looking at a mix of constellations, Defence Space Agency, was formed in 2019 to create a tri-service integrated Aerospace Command led by IAF

Hasina may continue staying in India despite Dhaka's extradition request

Sheikh Hasina left Bangladesh amidst violent student-led protests that erupted in July 2024, leaving over 500 people dead

India's diaspora key to globalisation, says EAM at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

He expressed the importance of India's diaspora, calling it a "living bridge" that connects India to the world

Bangladesh revokes Sheikh Hasina's passport, cites crimes against humanity

Sheikh Hasina and 11 others are summoned to a Bangladesh court on February 12. The former Prime Minister fled to India in August after student protests ended her 16-year Awami League rule

Still awaiting Tejas from 2010 deal: IAF chief as China tests sixth-gen jet

The Air Chief Marshal's remarks follow China's testing of suspected sixth-generation stealth jets and reports of Pakistan seeking fifth-generation jets from Beijing within two years

Rajnath Singh reaffirms strengthening bilateral ties with Maldives

He emphasised the enduring spiritual, historical, linguistic, and ethnic ties between the nations

India on alert regarding China's proposed dam on Brahmaputra: Rajnath Singh

Days after China announced its plan to construct the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra, India said it will continue to monitor and take necessary measures to protect its interests

India expresses condolences over loss of life, property in Tibet earthquake

Interestingly, India's message of condolences did not mention China

'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas' convention to kick off in Odisha on Wednesday

The convention will begin with the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event being organised by the Odisha government in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Indian diaspora groups condemn use of term 'Asian' in UK's child sex abuse

Defending his record, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that he had reopened such cases and brought the first prosecution of an Asian grooming gang in Rochdale

ITBP brings 'forward' 33 posts along China LAC, deploys 6 fresh battalions

The DG said the force prepared a "forwardisation plan" and, as part of this, a total of 56 ITBP border posts along the India-China Line of Actual Control (LAC) were being brought "closer" to the front

Pak Taliban says will hit Pakistan Army where it hurts: Its business empire

The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan has threatened to target the Pakistani military's commercial interests, naming specific businesses, in response to last month's air strikes in Afghanistan

Rajnath Singh to meet Maldivian counterpart for high-level defence talks

The visit included high-level discussions and the signing of key agreements to advance development cooperation, marking a significant step in strengthening the bilateral ties between the two nations

Justin Trudeau resignation: From Jagmeet's U-turn to FM's exit, key moments

Trudeau, elected in 2015 after a decade of Conservative rule, was praised for reviving Canada's liberal identity but lost support recently amid surging living costs and concerns over immigration

It will be a great Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: EAM after reaching Bhubaneshwar

Jaishankar was seen arriving at the bedecked airport with his wife Kyoko Jaishankar, and appreciated the arrangements

Indo-Pak war veteran Havaldar Baldev Singh passes away in Rajouri at 93

Veteran soldier Havaldar (retd) Baldev Singh who had fought four wars against Pakistan, passed away due to natural causes in his hometown Naushera

India, Maldives to hold high-level defence talks to boost ties on Wednesday

The visit by the Maldivian minister comes over eight months after India withdrew its military personnel from the island nation following a demand by its pro-China president Mohamed Muizzu

Nuclear deal, space, defence: Key points from US NSA Sullivan's India trip

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan visited India from January 5-6 for his final overseas trip before leaving office

For extradition, offender gets protections: Ex-official on Hasina's arrest

ICT issued an arrest warrant against Hasina and 10 others, including her former Defence Adviser Major General (retired) Tarique Ahmed Siddique and former IGP Benazir Ahmed

India, US need to work with partners to build trusted innovation base: WH

In their recent meeting, Sullivan and Doval reaffirmed their shared resolve to adapt and strengthen their technology protection toolkits and discussed efforts to address national security concerns