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India, China reaffirm commitment to 'stable and predictable' bilateral ties

Earlier on May 15, Chinese ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, congratulated India over the 'successful' Brics Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in New Delhi from May 14 to 15

India's economic transformation post 2014 anchor point of US ties: Kwatra

Kwatra said India and the US had set a target to increase bilateral trade from approximately $220 billion annually to $500 billion by 2030

US approves possible sale of Apache helicopter support services to India

Department of State also approved a possible sale of sustainment support for M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers for an estimated cost of $230 million

PM Modi meets Norway's King Harald V, reaffirms strong bilateral ties: MEA

PM Modi was also conferred the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Norway's highest honour under the order by King Harald V

Rajnath Singh begins Vietnam, South Korea visit to boost defence ties

Defence Minister said his discussions during the visit would focus on expanding defence ties and enhancing regional cooperation

PM Modi arrives in Norway after Sweden visit; to hold talks on trade, tech

This will be the first visit of PM Modi to Norway and it will also mark the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Norway in 43 years

Dangerous escalation: India condemns attack on UAE's Barakah nuclear plant

Expressing its concerns, the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday said that such actions are 'unacceptable' and represent a 'dangerous escalation'

'Beginning of a new journey': Swedish PM Kristersson on India-EU FTA

Kristersson also underlined the expected economic benefits of a free trade agreement, particularly for employment generation in Sweden

Swedish CEOs lauded 'transformation' in India during PM Modi's visit: MEA

Prime Minister Modi and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson also exchanged special gifts celebrating the shared cultural legacy of Rabindranath Tagore

India, Sweden agree to elevate bilateral ties to 'strategic partnership'

The leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation in trade & investment, technology, innovation, green transition, space, emerging technologies, defence & security, research and people-to-people ties

Su-57 only rapid stealth option for IAF; Rafales still essential: Source

But the proliferation of stealth platforms and the advent of sixth-generation technologies have not made the Rafale obsolete for the IAF, source says

PM Modi receives Sweden's prestigious award Royal Order of Polar Star

The award is the highest distinction that can be given to a Head of Government

PM Modi tours iconic Dutch dam; eyes cooperation in water management

Calling the Afsluitdijk Dam a "symbol of excellence and innovation", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted its role in water management, flood protection and freshwater storage

PM Modi lands in Sweden; to hold talks on trade, technology, defence

The prime minister's aircraft was escorted by Swedish Air Force jets while landing in Gothenburg. He was given a warm welcome at the airport by his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson

At UN, India flags concerns over targeting of commercial ships in Hormuz

A combination of short-term and structural measures alongside international cooperation are essential to respond to the crisis, said India's Permanent Representative to the UN Parvathaneni Harish

India, Netherlands elevate ties, boost cooperation across key sectors: MEA

MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George said both sides welcomed the strong momentum in bilateral relations and discussed expanding cooperation in several emerging and strategic areas

India rejects PCA award on J-K projects, Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance

New Delhi, rejecting the award, said its decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in "abeyance" remains in force

Tejas Mk1A deliveries may slip beyond June; IAF open to concessions: Source

IAF willing to accept deliveries if jet is combat-capable and remaining gaps are assured to be bridged in a timely manner

Pakistan must stop backing terror or face consequences: Army chief

Gen Upendra Dwivedi's remarks at the event, 'Sena Samwad', came days after the country and the Indian military marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor

PM Modi arrives in Netherlands for talks on trade, tech, defence ties

PM's visit to European nation from May 15 to 17 is his second trip to the country after his 2017 visit and comes at what officials described as an 'important juncture' in India-Netherlands ties