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India deepens strategic deterrence with MIRV-capable advanced Agni test

India successfully flight-tests an advanced Agni missile equipped with MIRV technology, strengthening its strategic deterrence capability and enhancing its second-strike preparedness

Indian Coast Guard commissions FPV Achal to boost maritime security

'Achal' is the fifth one in a series of eight FPVs being constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the coast guard

Cricket gives special edge to India-Trinidad and Tobago ties: Jaishankar

Trinidad and Tobago is one of the traditional powerhouses of Caribbean cricket and home to several legendary West Indies cricketers, including Brian Lara and Ian Bishop

Govt appoints Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani as Chief of Defence Staff

The incumbent, CDS General Anil Chauhan, will complete his tenure on May 30, 2026

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed as next Chief of the Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Swaminathan, who is presently the Western Naval Commander in Mumbai, will take charge on May 31, with his tenure lasting up to December 31, 2028

US official urges India-US tech cooperation avoiding adversarial dependence

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Bethany Morrison said the US wants to make sure that countries in the region have access to world-class technology

Quantum, nuclear, AI next key areas of India-US cooperation: Vinay Kwatra

Kwatra flagged nuclear fusion as an area of cooperation between the two countries, in addition to the conventional fission technologies used in civil nuclear power projects

Jaishankar meets Guyanese health minister, reviews bilateral ties progress

Jaishankar was in Jamaica on the first leg of his tour, then went to Suriname, and will be in Trinidad and Tobago for the final leg of his visit

India test-fires glide weapon system for precision long-range strikes

India conducted the maiden flight-trial of the indigenous TARA glide weapon system, enhancing the Indian Air Force's stand-off precision strike capability with a low-cost smart munition

DRDO, IAF successfully conduct maiden trial of indigenous TARA glide weapon

TARA, the modular range extension kit, is India's first indigenous glide weapon system to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons

1 year of Operation Sindoor: 'Defining moment in India's strategic journey'

Military says Operation Sindoor reshaped India's strategic doctrine with calibrated yet lethal response against terror infrastructure

India adopts 'holistic' approach to migration governance: Minister at UN

Singh shared with the UN audience and member states India's "pioneering initiative" of the 'e-Migrate' platform, highlighting ways in which the country is harnessing the power of digital innovation

India, UAE review strategic ties during Foreign Secretary Misri's visit

Discussions covered ongoing bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, investment, economic cooperation, energy, connectivity, defence and security, fintech, health, education, and culture

Operation Sindoor showcased growing jointness among our forces: PM

India has intensified diplomatic engagement after Operation Sindoor, focusing on counter-terrorism, trade partnerships and global support against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism

India has every right to defend itself against cross-border terrorism: MEA

On Operation Sindoor's first anniversary, India reaffirmed its right to counter Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism and strengthen global anti-terror efforts

We destroyed 13 Pakistani aircraft, struck 11 airfields: Air Marshal Bharti

Addressing questions on the cessation of hostilities, the Air Marshal said India's operations were aimed at terrorist infrastructure and were completed after achieving objectives

Operation Sindoor signalled no terror sanctuary is safe: Indian military

The heads of military operations of the Indian Air Force, Navy and the Indian Army addressed a press conference in Jaipur detailing various aspects of the operation

Game of chess, innings defeat: How military leaders described Op Sindoor

The military action was embedded with symbolism right from the start with its name, as well as the now widely recognised logo, conveying an unambiguous message

India, EU discuss strategic ties; launch initiative to recycle EV batteries

India and the European Union also launched a joint initiative worth 15.2 million euros (around Rs 169 crore) to develop advanced recycling technologies for electric vehicle (EV) batteries

India-Suriname review ties, EAM Jaishankar pushes to deepen partnership

Calling the relationship rooted in strong historical and people-to-people connections, Jaishankar, in a post on X, stated that 'a tough world needs good friends'