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PM Modi holds bilateral talks with counterparts from Japan, New Zealand

The Prime Minister underscored that India will continue to accord the highest priority to its ties with Japan, a trusted friend and strategic partner

PM Modi announces 10-point plan to strengthen India-Asean partnership

Addressing the 21st India-Asean Summit here, Modi also said he had announced the Act East Policy 10 years ago and in the past decade it had given new energy, direction and momentum

US, India share vision to connect, protect people using tech: Eric Garcetti

Speaking at the US-India Science and Technology Endowment Fund 2024 Awards Reception, he said the two countries have been investing in the next generation

Govt bans Hizb-ut-Tahrir, says Islamic group aims to establish caliphate

In a notification, Union Home Ministry said HuT is involved in radicalisation and motivation of gullible youth to join terrorist organisations, such as ISIS, and raising funds for terror activities

Israeli strike on Gaza shelter kills 27, say Palestinian officials

Israel has continued to strike at what it says are militant targets across the Palestinian enclave even as attention has shifted to its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon and rising tensions with Iran

India, world lost a giant: Garcetti as he condoles Ratan Tata's demise

He was not only among India's most respected and loved industrialists, who took Tata Group to new heights, but also a great visionary, entrepreneur, and philanthropist

First phase of Army Commanders' Conference to be in Sikkim forward area

Conducting the conference of senior commanders at a forward location underlines the Indian Army's "focus on ground realities", the ministry said

When Ratan Tata flew F-16 and F-18 jets back to back over Bengaluru skies

An avid aviator, Tata held licences to fly both jets and helicopters, and eagerly accepted the chance to co-pilot the combat aircraft

PM Modi arrives in Laos, set to attend Asean-India, East Asia summits

Modi said India shared close cultural and civilisation ties with the region, including with the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), which is enriched by a shared heritage of Buddhism and Ramayana

India plays key geopolitical role from American standpoint: USISPF

USISPF's visiting Board Delegation will convene in New Delhi and interact with India's key decision-makers in a day-long agenda packed with riveting discussions to dissect the pertinent issues

Summit an opportunity to discuss challenges to peace in East Asia: PM Modi

PM Modi said that he looks forward to his meetings with Laos leadership to further strengthen bilateral ties and expressed confidence that the visit will further deepen engagement with Asean countries

500 Hezbollah targets including HQs hidden in nature reserve destroyed

282nd Artillery Brigade provide covering fire for the forces maneuvering in Lebanese territory and in close cooperation with Air Force, dozens of Hezbollah infrastructure and launchers were destroyed

Act East policy changed engagements with ASEAN, Indo-pacific: Indian envoy

PM Modi is scheduled to visit Lao PDR at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Lao PDR to participate in the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit later this year

Attack on Iran would be 'lethal', 'surprising': Israeli defence minister

Israel expands a weeklong ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon and considers a major retaliatory strike on Iran following Iran's October 1 missile barrage

Biden speaks to Netanyahu on Israel's plans for retaliation against Iran

The Middle East has been on edge awaiting Israel's response to a missile attack last week that Tehran carried out in retaliation for Israel's military escalation in Lebanon

Govt clears deals worth Rs 80k cr for 2 nuclear submarines, Predator drones

As per the plans, the Indian Navy will get two nuclear-powered attack submarines which will help boost its capabilities manifold in the Indian Ocean Region

India can play role in DPI development in global south, says MEA official

Special Secretary (ER and DPA), MEA, Periasamy Kumaran said how over the past decade and a half, DPI has evolved from a conceptual framework to a tangible, practical force

PM Modi to embark on 2-day visit to Laos for Asean-India, East Asia summits

Modi's visit also commemorates 10 years of the Act East Policy that has seen India build convergences with ASEAN's own outlook for the Indo-Pacific region

Pralhad Joshi, German Vice-Chancellor discuss cooperation in RE sector

The minister met Habeck, who is also the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, on the sidelines of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) in Berlin

Gaza war: Biden called Israeli PM Netanyahu a 'liar'. Here's what we know

Despite knowing him for decades, US President Joe Biden's relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been rocky during their time in office