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Afghan FM arrives in Delhi on first high-level visit since Taliban takeover

The Afghan foreign minister was scheduled to visit New Delhi last month but it was called off in view of a travel ban that he faced under UN Security Council (UNSC)sanctions

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 47 Indian fishermen, five trawlers seized

The 47 arrested fishermen and their equipment will be handed over to the fisheries inspectorate in the north for further action, the Navy said

Confident that ties will grow deeper, stronger: Rajnath meets Australian PM

The leaders reviewed the full spectrum of India-Australia defence cooperation, including defence industry, cyber defence, maritime security and regional challenges

India, Australia sign key defence agreements to boost strategic partnership

Rajnath Singh also held a meeting with Deputy PM Marles, along with senior defence officials from both sides, at the Parliament House in Canberra

Rajnath, Australian dy PM discuss boosting defence industry partnership

The leaders reviewed the full spectrum of India-Australia defence cooperation, including defence industry, cyber defence, maritime security and regional challenges

Taiwan detects 9 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels around territory

As per the MND, of the nine sorties, six crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ

Indian Air Force's transformation 'extraordinary': Air Chief Marshal

The country will rely on the air force to effectively respond to emerging threats, he says

Chances of war with India are real, warns Pakistan's defence minister

Khawaja Asif made the remarks in an interview with Samaa TV on Tuesday, where the anchor asked him about the recent statements by the Indian political and military leaders

British PM Keir Starmer calls for quicker UK-India FTA implementation

Speaking to journalists on a flight from London to Mumbai, Starmer said easing visa restrictions "isn't part of the plans" under the FTA

Trump confidant Sergio Gor appointed as next US ambassador to India

Gor, 38, a close aide of US President Donald Trump, was among 107 nominees approved in a single en bloc vote on Tuesday, with 51 senators in favour and 47 against

Ramgoolam, Starmer, and probably Putin: Hosting world leaders outside Delhi

PM Modi's meetings with global leaders outside New Delhi mark a shift toward decentralising India's diplomacy, with Mumbai, Varanasi and possibly Goa hosting summits

Infiltration down along LoC in J&K due to increased surveillance, says BSF

IG, Border Security Force (BSF), Kashmir Frontier, Ashok Yadav also said that there are intelligence inputs that terrorists are waiting at the launch pads on the other side of the LoC

We proved air power's impact in shaping military outcomes: IAF chief

While hailing the success of Op Sindoor, he called upon air warriors to 'remain prepared' for future security challenges, emphasising that IAF's planning must be 'innovative, practical and adaptive'

Security tightened in J&K's Rajouri after encounter with terrorists

Following the encounter, joint teams from the Police, Army, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area

IAF showcases might with massive parade at Hindon on 93rd Air Force Day

The celebrations demonstrated the force's operational strength, growing technological capabilities, and humanitarian role that it has played over the years

Europe wants a reliable partner; India needs to act cautiously and step up

The European Union seeks concessions from India, tolerating ties with Russia and oil export; now India must reciprocate, avoiding unnecessary moves that would further strain EU's trust

Carney calls Trump 'transformative' prez for 'stopping' India-Pak conflict

Mark Carney has now joined the list of leaders who have praised Trump's efforts in bringing 'peace' between India and Pakistan

India-US continue dialogue to finalise bilateral trade pact by Nov: Goyal

In February this year, leaders of the two countries directed officials to negotiate a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)

Allow 100% foreign-owned defence companies under automatic route: Thales

According to Indian government rules, foreign companies can invest in the defence sector in India under the automatic route only if their stake does not exceed 74 per cent

PM Modi greets Putin on birthday, reviews India-Russia partnership

The PMO said that the two leaders reviewed the progress in the bilateral agenda and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the "special and privileged strategic partnership"