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Boat carrying several Indian tourists capsizes in Vietnam, 15 killed

Of the 15 Indian tourists killed, 10 were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh and two from Kerala

India is a launchpad for global growth: PM Modi woos New Zealand investors

"In India, we have made reform, perform, and transform the basis of governance. Today, India has policy stability, political stability, and continuity of growth," he said

New Zealand PM hails India's growth story, urges stronger business ties

Luxon made the remarks at an interaction themed "India-New Zealand: A Winning Partnership", attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a two-day visit to the country

Future wars may use AI, but soldiers will win them: Rajnath Singh

At the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri, Defence Minister said AI is reshaping warfare but cannot replace trained soldiers, national resolve and strong conventional military capabilities

Rajnath Singh commissions INS Mahendragiri into Indian Navy in Vizag

Defence Minister commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate, into the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet, describing the warship as a major boost to maritime capability

India giving new model of development to world: PM Modi in New Zealand

Addressing the Indian diaspora in Auckland, PM Narendra Modi said India is the world's fastest-growing major economy and is offering a new development model despite a challenging global environment

EAM Jaishankar to launch India's UNSC campaign, meet Guterres on July 13

S Jaishankar will launch India's campaign for non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term at the UN headquarters and meet Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his US visit

India, New Zealand elevate strategic ties, target ₹35,000 cr trade by 2030

PM Modi said closer cooperation between India and New Zealand would strengthen the Indo-Pacific, as the two countries signed deals during the first visit to the country by an Indian premier in 40 yrs

PM Modi arrives in New Zealand on final leg of his three-nation tour

Modi is on a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, aimed at boosting trade, energy and defence ties

Australia uranium exports: Why it matters for India's 100 GW nuclear goal

India and Australia have finalised administrative arrangements for uranium exports, giving New Delhi another potential fuel source as it scales nuclear power capacity

India to import uranium from Australia under nuclear deal, deepen ties

Both nations announce 18 outcomes, to deepen defence and maritime security cooperation

Jaishankar concludes Kuwait visit, reviews ties and West Asia situation

The External Affairs Minister met Kuwait's top leadership to review bilateral ties and regional developments as India continued diplomatic engagement across West Asia

India, Aus deepen energy ties, operationalise civil nuclear cooperation

The two countries finalised arrangements for long-term Australian uranium exports to India and expanded cooperation in critical minerals, mining, renewable energy and energy security

Trump repeats India-Pak mediation claim, says 11 jets were downed last year

Trump did not specify whether the jets were lost by either of the two countries or whether he was referring to combined losses by both sides

India, Australia deepen energy, defence ties during PM Modi visit: Details

Australia and India said they would support the continued flow of energy products and further enhance bilateral energy trade

India-Australia PACTS: What the new tech partnership means for India

PACTS replaces the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation, which served as the main platform for bilateral engagement in cyber and critical technologies

PM Modi, Australia's Albanese laud deeper bilateral ties ahead of summit

The two leaders are expected to sign agreements on defence and energy as they seek to expand economic and strategic cooperation

Jaishankar visits Gulf nations, New Delhi stays in touch with Tehran

India has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Gulf nations and remains in touch with Iran as escalating regional tensions threaten energy supplies, shipping and the Indian diaspora

PM Modi, Indonesian Prez inaugurate Prambanan Temple restoration project

The Prime Minister offered prayers at the ancient shrine and engaged with officials on site

India calls for inclusive, responsible AI governance at UN Global Dialogue

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh while addressing the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva said India firmly believes that responsible AI governance must rest on strong foundational principles