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Navy chief stresses operational synergy to address Indo-Pacific challenges

Admiral Tripathi was on a two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), during which he reviewed the operational preparedness and discussed measures to strengthen jointmanship

Africa occupies central place in India's foreign policy today: Jaishankar

The minister underscored that the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and Africa's Agenda 2063 are complementary roadmaps towards prosperity and progress through sustainable growth and inclusive development

India, Egypt reaffirm bilateral defence ties at 11th JDC meeting in Cairo

Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad, while the Egyptian delegation was led by Staff Maj Gen Ahmed Mohamed Omar of the Egyptian Armed Forces

India backs multilateralism, seeks Global South representation at UN

India emphasised that the current structure of the Security Council does not adequately represent developing nations, particularly in its permanent membership

India, Japan hold first AI Strategic Dialogue, seek to boost cooperation

The dialogue was co-chaired by Amit A Shukla, Joint Secretary (Cyber Diplomacy), MEA; and Hanada Takahiro, Deputy Assistant Minister for Cyber Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

IAF activates emergency-landing facility to demonstrate op readiness

IAF showcases combat readiness with fighter jets landing on UP highway, boosting operational flexibility and emergency response capability

India, Germany agree on defence-industrial roadmap to deepen ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin on Wednesday. They discussed security and defence issues

Hormuz disruptions have direct implications for India: Rajnath Singh

Singh said this while addressing the German Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence and Security on day one of his three-day visit to the country

India, UK reaffirm resolve on global challenges during CDS Chauhan's visit

The visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties, with both sides discussing issues ranging from global trade imbalances to emerging cyber threats

EU pays tribute to Pahalgam attack victims, reaffirms support to India

The European Union expressed its commitment to standing alongside the 'people of India in remembrance of the innocent victims murdered one year ago'

Indian ambassador to US hosts Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi in Washington

The visit, according to the embassy, 'continues the high-level military-to-military exchanges between India and the US'

MoD signs ₹975 crore deal to boost Army's mine-clearing capability

India boosts battlefield mobility as Ministry of Defence signs ₹975 crore deal for indigenous mine-clearing systems for T-72 Ajeya and T-90 Bhishma tanks

India, UN officials discuss peacekeeping cooperation during meeting

Gorge and Khiari held a productive discussion on various topics, with particular focus on UN peacekeeping

India in touch with Iran for safe exit of ships via Strait of Hormuz: MEA

In the past 48 hours, two Indian vessels, VLCC Samnar Herald and Bulk Carrier Jag Arnav, reported a firing incident while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, following which they returned back

South Korean Prez to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with PM Modi

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is in India for a three-day visit, the first South Korean presidential state visit to the country in eight years

PM Modi, S Korean Prez set $50 bn trade target, announce futuristic ties

Following delegation-level talks, PM Modi and South Korean President Lee witnessed the exchange of several MoUs between India and South Korea, aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation

Rajnath to undertake 3-day visit to Germany to finalise defence roadmap

Singh is also expected to interact with key representatives of the German defence industry, with a view to promoting joint development and co-production under the 'Make-in-India' initiative

NSA Ajit Doval visits Saudi Arabia, holds talks on energy, regional issues

The discussions covered a wide range of strategic and regional issues of mutual interest between the two countries

Dinesh Trivedi expected to be India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh

Pranay Verma, who has been serving as India's High Commissioner in Dhaka, was on Friday appointed as the next ambassador to Belgium and the European Union

Iran envoy says India ties strong amid Strait of Hormuz ship firing

He further added, "...We don't want this war. We want peace, and we hope that the other side will also pursue peace so that we can have a peaceful region"