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India, Saudi to discuss ways to boost cooperation in energy, digital infra

The commerce and industry ministry said Goyal will participate in the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh

Visit of PM Sanchez brings new energy in India-Spain relations: PM Modi

Sanchez said the two countries complement each other, and Spain looks forward to advancing the great cooperation

Indian defence exports: From BrahMos to Akash, who are the major buyers?

India's defence exports touched a record Rs 21,083 crore in FY24

GSL launches two indigenous fast patrol vessels for the Indian Coast Guard

The GSL is constructing a fleet of eight fast patrol vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard, underscoring the shipyard's pivotal role in realising the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in defence

One terrorist killed as Army vehicle targeted in J-K's Akhnoor, gunfight on

An army vehicle was fired upon by three terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor region on Monday morning; massive search operation underway, one terrorist killed so far

PM Modi can influence conclusion of Russia-Ukraine conflict: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leverage India's influence to foster peace while adding that New Delhi can host Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations

Tata's C-295 complex launch: Key details about India's aerospace leap

The C-295 manufacturing initiative aims to establish a comprehensive aerospace ecosystem within India, covering all stages from production through lifecycle management

PM Modi, Spain PM to inaugurate Tata-Airbus C295 Vadodara plant today

Tata-Airbus C295 project to be inaugurated in Vadodara on Monday marks the first time a military aircraft will be manufactured in India by a private company

Surge in illegal Indian migration to US; China tally trebles in 2 years

The debate around illegal immigration has intensified in the runup to the US presidential election. Archis Mohan gives insight into the issue

Sanchez, PM Modi to meet in Durbar Hall of Lukshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara

According to the itinerary, the Spanish prime minister will arrive in Vadodara, Gujarat in the early hours of Monday

Satellite images show damage from Israeli attack at 2 Iranian army bases

Iran long has insisted its nuclear programme is peaceful, though the IAEA, Western intelligence agencies and others say Tehran had an active weapons programme up until 2003

Netanyahu says Israel hit Iran hard; Khamenei says don't overstate damage

With warfare raging in Gaza and Lebanon, direct confrontation between Israel and Iran risks spiralling into a regional conflagration

'Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 22'; truck ramming near Tel Aviv hurts dozens

On Saturday, Israeli warplanes attacked military targets in Iran in response to an Iranian ballistic missile attack earlier this month

First C-295 plane to roll out of Vadodara facility in September 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone of the Final Assembly Line (FAL) plant of C-295 aircraft in Vadodara in October 2022

US, France, Armenia emerge as India's top 3 defence export customers

The Defence Ministry has been pushing defence exports and manufacturing in the country to improve domestic production of these equipment to meet internal and international requirements

Modi gifts Maha's handicrafts to Iran, Uzbek leaders, J'kand art to Putin

Modi gifted a Mother of Pearl (MOP) sea-shell vase to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian

Israel's latest strike on Iran may de-escalate regional tensions for now

While it will take time for a full assessment of the effectiveness of Israel's strikes to emerge, early indications suggest that they succeeded in revealing weaknesses in Iran's overall security

Sri Lanka Navy arrests 12 Indian fishermen for alleged illegal fishing

The 12 apprehended fishermen were escorted to the Kankesanthurai Harbour and will be handed over to the Mailadi Fisheries Inspector for further action, it said

Spanish PM to arrive today, inaugurate aircraft facility with PM Modi

A number of MoUs/ Agreements are expected to be signed during the visit which shall give a fillip to bilateral cooperation

Will take time to build trust, willingness: Jaishankar on India-China ties

Addressing an interactive session with students at FLAME University in Pune, Jaishankar said that since 2020, 'Situation on border has been very disturbed and had a very negative impact on ties'