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Northern army commander witnesses 'AstraShakti' exercise underway in Ladakh

The theatre-level integrated firing embodied seamless synergy, surveillance fusion, force preservation, and multi-domain dominance, a statement said

'Has no say in internal matters': India calls OIC remarks on J&K baseless

In a statement, the OIC on Monday expressed its "full solidarity" with the people of Jammu and Kashmir in what it called their "legitimate quest for the right to self-determination"

Cyprus sees India as natural partner, ally in current situation: FM Kombos

Earlier in the day, EAM S Jaishankar and Kombos held bilateral talks here, and reviewed the India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025-2029, agreed upon by leaders during PM Modi's visit to Cyprus

FM Sitharaman starts Bhutan tour to strengthen bilateral economic ties

According to a press statement, the visit, scheduled from October 30 to November 2, 2025, underscores India's enduring partnership with Bhutan, built on mutual trust, respect, and shared goals

India secures six-month US sanctions waiver for Iran's Chabahar Port

Last month, the US revoked the 2018 sanctions waiver for Iran's Chabahar Port, saying the move aligns with President Trump's 'maximum pressure policy' to isolate Tehran

India to bring back 500 nationals from Thailand after Myanmar scam raids

India is planning to sending a special aircraft to Thailand to repatriate the group, most of whom were victims of the scam operations based in Myanmar's KK Park complex

India rejects UN expert's claim linking Pahalgam attack to Myanmar refugees

Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, Andrews' report said Myanmar refugees in India have faced severe pressure since the incident, despite none of them being linked to the attack

Govt to allocate UAE trade pact gold quota via competitive online bidding

Under the agreement, India agreed to import up to 200 metric tonnes of gold annually from the UAE with a one per cent tariff or duty concession under tariff rate quota (TRQ)

India, China agree to maintain peace, stability along LAC in eastern Ladakh

The Chinese defence ministry said the two sides decided to maintain communication and dialogue as decided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping

Early conclusion of India-EU FTA can make big difference: Jaishankar

The seven-member delegation is in India to push for finalisation of the long-awaited bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between the two sides

Trump calls PM Modi a 'nicest looking guy, tough as hell' amid trade talks

Donald Trump said the US is doing a trade deal with India and that the two countries have a 'great relationship'

India, Japan boost naval ties as INS Sahyadri makes port call at Sasebo

As part of the two nations' defence cooperation, INS Sahyadri also made a port call at the Maritime Self-defence Force's Sasebo base in southwest Japan, according to Japan's Kyodo News

India flags constricted energy trade, selective curbs at East Asia Summit

India's foreign minister warns of distorted energy markets and selective global principles as supply chain reliability and access to resources come under strain

Indigenous defence platforms' success enhanced India's reputation: Rajnath

He said that India's objective should not merely be to assemble in the country, but, in the true sense, to undertake technology-based manufacturing there

India-US ties under strain: Jaishankar, Rubio hold trade talks in Malaysia

S Jaishankar and Marco Rubio met as India and the US continue talks on a trade pact; five rounds of negotiations are done, and officials say the agreement is now close to being finalised

EAM Jaishankar meets US Secy of State Rubio in Kuala Lumpur to discuss ties

The meeting came in the backdrop of the proposed bilateral trade deal between India and the US, which, according to an official, is "very near" to concluding

Jaishankar holds talks with Malaysian PM on sidelines of Asean summit

Jaishankar discussed the global and regional scenario with Singapore Counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan and deliberated on strengthening bilateral cooperation

US-Pakistan relations don't come at expense of India, says Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stresses Washington's partnership with India remains strong ahead of talks with S Jaishankar at the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur

PM Modi calls for early review of India-Asean FTA to unlock trade potential

Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks swift review of the ASEAN-India FTA to strengthen economic and maritime partnerships and boost cooperation in technology and energy

Indian Envoy to US discusses trade deal, energy security with US Senator

Our discussions focused on our work to arrive at a mutually beneficial trade arrangement, India's energy security