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India aiming to become drone hub of world: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was speaking at Delhi Defence Dialogue organised on theme 'Adaptive Defence: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Modern Warfare'

Canada's Peel Police requests temple body to postpone event amid 'threats'

The event, a consular camp, was scheduled to take place on November 17, where Indian-origin Hindus and Sikhs could renew essential life certificates

NSA Mike Waltz would be good for India-US relationship: Ro Khanna

Both Khanna and Waltz have worked together on a number of key issues related to India US relationship

'Just like Israel': How Trump's likely pick for top diplomat views India

US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly expected to nominate Senator Marco Rubio, a China hawk and pro-India leader, as his Secretary of State

Security forces conduct mock drill at world's highest rail bridge in Reasi

This bridge was constructed 359 metres (around 109 feet) above the Chenab River in the Jammu and Kashmir region

Omar Abdullah has asked law and order machinery to be alert: J-K speaker

Rather emphasised the need for heightened vigilance following a series of terror attacks in the Union Territory

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese aircraft, 5 navy vessels around its territory

Notably, China has increased its military activities around Taiwan by deploying aircraft and naval vessels

India in 'sweet spot' with Trump's return to WH: Foreign affairs' expert

Sachdeva highlighted that India and the United States have no major conflicts, making them natural partners as the oldest and youngest democracies, sharing common values and worldviews

Coast Guard Chief Paramesh calls on India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Chief Director General S Paramesh visited Sri Lanka on Monday and met with India's High Commissioner, Santosh Jha, to discuss ways to strengthen regional maritime security.

J-K DGP chairs high-level meeting to review, address security landscape

He set key priorities for maintaining law and order, safeguarding public interests and enhancing community engagement

ICC awaits PCB's decision on conducting Champions Trophy in hybrid model

The PCB on Sunday had confirmed that it received an email from the ICC that India declined to travel to the neighbouring country

India's 1st space exercise begins in Delhi; critical enabler, says CDS

'Antariksha Abhyas 2024', an exercise to "war-game the growing threats from and to space-based assets and services", is being conducted by the Defence Space Agency

Afghanistan attends UN climate talks for first time since Taliban's return

In March this year, northern Afghanistan was hit by heavy rains resulting in flash floods, killing over 300 people.

Israel begins construction along UN-patrolled demilitarised zone in Syria

The work, which earlier satellite photos show began in earnest in late September, follows the completion by the Israeli military of new roadways

Russia's first deputy PM Manturov calls on Modi; discusses trade, energy

PM Modi welcomed the sustained and joint efforts being made by the teams on both sides for the implementation of decisions taken during his recent visits

Oversees Cong calls for 'peace' in Indo-Canadian community amid clashes

The Indian Overseas Congress, in a press release on Sunday, said that the Indo-Canadian community has gone through a "difficult period" with various attempts made to divide it

Brampton Hindu temple attack: Police arrest one more person for violence

As per the statement, police began investigating several offences that occurred during the demonstration, many of which were captured on video; including individuals using flags and sticks for assault

Govt extends tenure of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri till July 14, 2026

Misri, a 1989 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, assumed charge as India's Foreign Secretary on July 15

Eleven militants killed in gunfight with security forces in Manipur

Militants in camouflage uniforms, armed with sophisticated weapons, fired indiscriminately at the Borobekra police station, and the CRPF camp located alongside it around 2.30 pm, officials said

Pak police arrests mastermind of Karachi airport attack that killed 4

Two Chinese nationals were killed and 17 people injured in the suicide attack by the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) that targeted a convoy of Chinese workers near the Jinnah International Airport