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Stealth Ghatak drone must be fast-tracked: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit

Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit said the launch of a formal loyal wingman programme is 'a very high-priority target'

Rajnath, Naidu lay foundation stone for combat aircraft unit in Andhra

The AMCA-linked infrastructure project in Andhra Pradesh is expected to strengthen India's indigenous military aviation ecosystem and generate 7,500 jobs

Brics ministers fail to reach consensus on West Asia conflict statement

Brics foreign ministers failed to agree on a joint communique amid divisions over the West Asia conflict during the New Delhi conclave

India ready to offer support for West Asia peace: PM Modi during UAE talks

'The way UAE has been targeted is not acceptable but the way UAE has handled the current situation with restraint is praiseworthy', PM Modi added

Brics talks end without joint statement, exposing divisions over Iran war

Without naming the UAE, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told a news conference that a Brics member blocked some parts of the statement

PM Modi reaches Abu Dhabi, marks the beginning of five-nation visit

PM Modi is expected to hold talks with the president, with discussions set to focus on the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia

UAE condemns 'terrorist' attack on Indian-flagged vessel off Oman coast

The commercial vessel, which was sailing from Somalia, came under attack on Wednesday

India seeks UNSC expansion, says lack of reform constraining global body

Jaishankar made the remarks at a conclave of the foreign ministers of the Brics nations in New Delhi

Indian envoy discusses border issues, bilateral ties with Chinese official

The two countries are currently in the process of normalising relations on all fronts, including the resumption of visas and direct flight services

Rajnath, Andhra CM lay foundation for ₹16,000 cr fighter jet infra project

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project is expected to generate 7,500 jobs, an official release said

Jaishankar, Iranian foreign min hold bilateral talks on sidelines of Brics

The high-level interaction took place on the sidelines of the Brics Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, marking a pivotal moment in the bilateral trajectory between the two nations

West Asia war: Peace cannot be piecemeal, says Jaishankar at Brics meet

West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions dominated BRICS talks amid sharp exchanges between Iranian and UAE ministers

Indian-flagged vessel sinks off Oman coast after attack; crew members safe

India termed the attack on its vessel in the Gulf of Oman "unacceptable" after the ship caught fire and sank, while all 14 crew members were rescued safely

India backs 2 state solution for Palestine issue: Jaishankar at Brics meet

Jaishankar said the tensions in the Gulf region, including threats to maritime traffic and energy infrastructure, underline the fragile security environment

Indian-flagged merchant ship attacked off Oman coast, all crew members safe

The attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman yesterday is unacceptable, and we deplore the fact that commercial shipping and civilian mariners continue to be targeted, the MEA said

Unimpeded maritime flows vital for global economic well-being: Jaishankar

Jaishankar was speaking at the start of a two-day meeting of ‌Brics foreign ministers in New Delhi

India faces challenge of bridging Brics rift over West Asia conflict

India is hosting the two-day Brics foreign ministers' meeting, which kicks off Thursday, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar chairing the gathering

EAM Jaishankar meets Maldives foreign minister, discusses bilatreal ties

Discussions were held to strengthen the close ties, the people-to-people contact and the longstanding India-Maldives partnership

India-UAE to sign LPG, strategic petroleum reserves pacts during PM's visit

Agreements on energy cooperation, green technology and strategic oil reserves are expected during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE

Nations must reflect: India on China backing Pakistan during Op Sindoor

Last week, China, for the first time, confirmed that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during the four-day conflict with India, according to Chinese official media reports