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Security forces recover weapons and ammunition from Imphal East district

Several hand grenades, including No. 36 and WP hand grenades, were also found, along with two wireless radio sets

PM Modi speaks to King Charles, reaffirms India-UK strategic partnership

During their discussion, they reflected on the historic relationship and emphasized their shared goal of fostering deeper collaboration in various areas

India prepares for possible trade talks with US after Trump takes office

While aiming to protect its manufacturers from potential US tariff hikes on its exports, India is exploring ways to strengthen ties with Washington

India has signed 31 bilateral pacts on transfer of sentenced persons: Govt

The minister said India has signed 31 bilateral Agreements on Transfer of Sentenced Persons by virtue of which Indian prisoners lodged in foreign countries can be transferred to India

Reports by various foreign entities often found to be biased: Govt

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said this in a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha

Foreign secy to visit Mauritius amid PM's proposal to reopen Chagos deal

It will be the first high-level engagement between India and Mauritius after the formation of the new government headed by Navinchandra Ramgoolam in the island nation

Govt closely monitoring situation amid attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

The relations deteriorated further in recent weeks over attacks on the Hindus and the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das

India moving forward at unprecedented speed under Modi govt: Rajnath

In an address at an event, Singh said modern warfare is changing rapidly and there is a need to adopt high-end technology to deal with future and national security challenges

India doing sector-wise analysis amid Trump tariff threat: Report

Government ministries and departments are examining different scenarios after US President-elect Donald Trump's open threat to impose reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods

Bangladesh eyes Chinese J-10C fighters to upgrade its air force fleet

Bangladesh is currently China's second-largest arms buyer after Pakistan, which was the first country to procure 4.5-generation multirole J-10C combat fighters from China

Indian Navy Chief hosts deck reception aboard INS Mysore in Jakarta

Adm Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff, Indonesian Navy, Senior Military Leadership of Indonesia, Ambassador of India in Indonesia, and members of the diplomatic community attended

India-Liberia review bilateral ties, plan next round of talks in New Delhi

During the visit, Mude also called on Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Vice President and Louise M Kpoto, Minister of Health and Social Welfare amongst other ministers

Two soldiers sustain injuries, five terrorists neutralised in J&K's Kulgam

Indian Army's Chinar Corps said that the terrorists opened a 'heavy volume' of fire when challenged by the security forces

We have close partnership with our Indian counterparts: Vedant Patel

Over the course of our time in the Biden administration, India has been a key partner in the Indo-Pacific on a number of shared issues, and we look forward to working together, he added

US, India mark significant progress in strengthening space cooperation

Celebrating the completion of a Strategic Framework for Human Spaceflight Cooperation to deepen interoperability in space

Dutch PM Schoof discusses strengthening ties with PM Modi over phone call

Schoof said that they also discussed about the Russia-Ukraine conflict

India willing to maintain fruitful communication with China: Ajit Doval

The 23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China which was held in Beijing on Wednesday, was attended by Ajit Doval, NSA and Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister

India, China aim for mutually acceptable settlement of boundary issue

NSA attended first meeting of Special Representatives since 2020 border clashes, held in Beijing

Mumbai boat accident: CM Fadnavis announces ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Navy explained that the collision occurred when an Indian Navy craft lost control during engine trials in Mumbai Harbour due to an engine malfunction

India, China reach six-point consensus to promote peace and stable ties

Both sides agreed to continue to take measures to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border area and promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations