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Bharat Forge wins Pratt & Whitney Canada contract for aerospace components

Pratt & Whitney Canada is a global aerospace leader and aircraft engine manufacturer

'India has moved beyond advocacy, towards resolution of Russia-Ukraine war'

The External Affairs Minister spoke of the need for middle and emerging powers to cooperate on connectivity, supply chains and defence

India, Canada to begin 5th round of CEPA talks on Oct 5, eye year-end deal

The five-day talks may end on October 9

Russia to take 70K Indian skilled workers this year: Govt tells Parl panel

The external affairs minister, while highlighting India-Russia energy ties, said New Delhi's priority is to safeguard the interests of Indian consumers, they said

India summons Pakistan envoy over Ferozepur border firing incident

India summoned Pakistan's Charge d'Affaires after Pakistan protested the alleged killing of two men near the Punjab border, with both sides giving different accounts of the October 2 incident

Pakistan's 'civilian governments' serve at Army's mercy: India at UN

India "categorically" rejected those remarks, saying the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were, are and will always remain "integral and inalienable" parts of India

IAF chief says long delays in production of fighters 'are going to hurt'

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh added that the Indian Air Force should have a squadron strength of 36-40 until it is increased

IG Defence tests solid rocket motors for indigenous JWALA micro-missile

The successful propulsion tests mark a key step in JWALA's development as a scalable hard-kill counter-UAS interceptor designed to complement electronic and conventional air-defence systems

5 Indians rescued after Kuwait-flagged tanker hit by projectile in Hormuz

The Indian Embassy in Oman coordinated the rescue of five Indian nationals aboard the crude oil tanker MT Kazimah III after it was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

Nothing imminent: USTR Greer on India trade deal; Modi, Trump to talk soon

Greer also said President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have another phone call 'very soon' to assess the progress on the trade deal

Datanomics: Private companies gaining ground in defence tender wins

Private defence firms are gaining ground in government tenders, with their share of tender value rising to 56 per cent in 2026 from 3 per cent in 2019

Dangerous path: MEA cautions Indians against joining Russian armed forces

The MEA has repeatedly cautioned Indian nationals against joining the Russian armed forces, warning them of the dangers involved and urging them not to fall for unverified job offers abroad

PM Modi, Trump discuss bilateral cooperation, global peace and security

Both reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to maintain close engagement to deepen cooperation for the benefit both countries

Five Pakistanis held as Coast Guard seizes 526 kg drugs in Arabian Sea

Five Pakistani nationals were apprehended after a sea-air surveillance operation west of Lakshadweep; the contraband is estimated to be worth over ₹3,000 crore

Major food crisis coming for Global South, says EAM S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister says trade negotiations created bumps in India-US ties, while Washington's approach to terrorism and mobility also affected the relationship

India-China ties 'better' today than a couple of years ago: EAM Jaishankar

Following the 2020 border standoff between India and China, all normal contacts between the two nations had come to a halt

Trade agreement can contribute to 'better' India-US ties, says Jaishankar

India and the US had in February announced the finalisation of the framework for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement

India-Qatar bilateral investment treaty may get a push at Doha meet

The bilateral meeting is likely to give a fillip to the treaty negotiations, although talks are not necessarily expected to conclude, said a person aware of the matter

Piyush Goyal to visit US for G20 meet, hold talks on interim trade deal

The G20 Trade Ministerial is scheduled in Milwaukee (Wisconsin) for Wednesday and Thursday. Goyal will also visit Chicago and New York.

UAE likely to pour in another $25 billion in India, says Piyush Goyal

The two countries are looking to deepen cooperation in ports, shipping, energy, space and logistics, with the UAE targeting $100 billion in investments in India