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India's defence exports crossed record Rs 21,000 cr over decade: Rajnath

Addressing officers at the Army War College (AWC) in more than two-centuries-old Mhow Cantonment, Singh said a target has been set to achieve defence exports of Rs 50,000 crore by 2029

Govt signs Rs 1,990 crore defence deal with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

The ministry also signed a Rs 870 crore ($102 million) contract with France's Naval Group for integration of torpedoes on Indian navy submarines

Stop employing women or face closure: Taliban's diktat to all Afghan NGOs

In a letter published on X Sunday night, the Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with the latest order would lead to NGOs losing their license to operate in Afghanistan

GCC region 2024: India deepens ties with first PM visit to Kuwait in 40 yrs

As 2024 unfolded, a renewed focus on strategic partnerships in the region took centre stage, with Abu Dhabi serving as the pivotal gateway to this robust alliance

Rajnath calls 'unconventional methods' of warfare as new challenges in Mhow

Rajnath Singh made the address while making the first visit by a Defence Minister to the Army War College, Mhow in last 24 years

Nepal 2024: Shifting coalitions; new PM balances ties with India, China

K P Sharma Oli became prime minister for the fourth time to lead a new coalition government that faces the daunting challenge of providing political stability

Indian Army in joint operation recovers arms and ammunition in Manipur

Based on specific intelligence inputs of the presence of arms and ammunition in the general area Ngariyan Hill, Imphal East district Indian Army and Manipur Police launched joint search operations

EAM Jaishankar offers condolences to S Korea's airplane crash victims

The incident occurred on Sunday morning when a Jeju Air passenger jet, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, belly-landed and exploded at Muan International Airport

EAM Jaishankar to pay 3-day visit to Qatar to review overall bilateral ties

The visit also aims to review various aspects of bilateral relations between India and Qatar with discussion on key areas

India, Mauritius hold meeting on INS Sarvekshak for hydrographic survey

The meeting saw officials from both sides, including stakeholders from the Ministry of Housing and Lands, the Mauritius Hydrographic Service, and the Oceanographic Institute

Fake passport scam: Bengal DGP urges MEA to strengthen verification process

Kolkata Police recently unearthed a fake passport racket and arrested at least eight persons for their alleged involvement in it

Stay vigilant against internal, external enemies, Rajnath tells Army men

He was addressing Army personnel at the more-than-two-century-old Mhow cantonment in the Indore district of Madhya Pradesh

Muizzu calls Manmohan Singh a 'great statesman,' recalls 2011 visit

Earlier on Friday, Muizzu had paid tributes to Singh through a post on X and recalled that his historic visit to the Maldives in November 2011 marked a significant milestone in advancing our economies

Increased GPS interference near India-Pak border: How it affects flights?

According to a report by OPS Group, the Delhi Flight Information Region has seen daily spoofing since May 2024, which poses a risk to flight safety

India navigated geopolitical challenges with steely resolve in 2024

Washington has been pressing India to take action against Indians allegedly involved in a foiled plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York last year

Pakistan 2024: Troubled ties with neighbours, economic woes and Imran Khan

Pakistan witnessed a series of terror attacks, particularly in troubled Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provinces in 2024, among the toughest years for its security forces

INS Tushil boost India-Morocco maritime ties with port call in Casablanca

The visit marked an important step in strengthening maritime and diplomatic ties between India and Morocco, the Ministry of Defence stated

Army unveils statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji at eastern Ladakh's Pangong Tso

The Army's Leh-based 14 Corps said the inauguration of the statue celebrated the "unwavering spirit" of the Indian ruler as his legacy remains a source of inspiration

Security strengthened in Kolkata after arrests of Bangladeshi infiltrators

Addressing a press conference, Verma said the police were surveilling the hotels and guest houses and had also asked their management to verify the backgrounds of their employees

Could delay polls: BNP criticises Yunus' idea to lower voting age to 17

Yunus, 84, who was sworn-in to lead the interim government after the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August, on Friday suggested that the minimum voter age should be lowered to 17 yrs