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Japan, Philippines sign defense pact in face of shared alarm over China

Japanese and Philippine officials expressed serious concern over dangerous and escalatory actions by China in Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea

PM Modi received by Russia's first Deputy PM, accorded Guard of Honour

During his visit to Moscow, PM Modi will hold a meeting with Russian President Putin today. He will attend a community event in Moscow on Tuesday

China's PLA building bunkers, hardened shelters close to Pangong Lake

Development at Pangong comes after satellite images from earlier this year revealed about half a dozen Chengdu J-20 stealth combat jets deployed at China's Shigatse base

PM Modi arrives in Russia to hold annual summit talks with President Putin

During the 22nd India-Russia annual summit on Tuesday, Modi and Putin are expected to explore ways to further expand bilateral relations in diverse areas, including trade, energy and defence

India will bat for peaceful region: PM Modi ahead of Moscow visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host a private dinner for the Indian prime minister tonight ahead of Tuesday's talks at the 22nd India-Russia summit in Moscow

J&K Kulgam encounter: Terrorists hid in fortified 'bunker' behind almirah

Six Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists were neutralised during separate encounters in south Kashmir's Kulgam

PM's visit expected to yield 'tangible outcomes': Indian envoy to Russia

Prime Minister Modi will be in Moscow from July 8 to 9 at the invitation of President Putin for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit

PM Modi's Moscow visit draws 'jealous' eyes from the West, says Kremlin

'They are jealous - that means they are closely monitoring it,' said Peskov, addressing Western attitudes towards PM Modi's upcoming visit to Moscow

Israeli protesters block highways, demand ceasefire to bring back hostages

The war, triggered by the Palestinian militant group following a cross-border attack on October 7, saw 1,200 people killed and 250 others taken hostage

Have struck large ammunition cache in southwest Russia, says Ukraine

SBU drones targeted a stockpile of surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles; artillery, shells for tanks and firearms were also among the weaponry stored in site

Russia claims strikes on Ukrainian Patriot systems; Kyiv tags it as decoys

Russia's defence ministry said in a statement the attack took place in the area of the Black Sea port of Yuzhne, adding that a radar station was also destroyed

Pixxel hopes to deliver satellites for Indian Air Force by mid-2025

The IAF has signed a contract with the Bengaluru-headquartered Pixxel Space founded by young entrepreneurs Awais Ahmed and Kshitij Khandelwal of BITS Pilani

Jaishankar speaks to UK foreign secy, both reaffirm pledge to enhance ties

In a post on X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he looked forward to an 'early in-person meeting' with UK's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy

Twin clashes in J-K's Kulgam: Soldier killed in terrorist encounters

The terrorists opened fire at the security forces and an encounter broke out

DRDO, L&T begin advanced stage trials of indigenous light tank 'Zorawar'

DRDO chief Dr Samir V Kamat today reviewed the progress made in the project at the Larsen and Toubro plant at Hajira in Gujarat

FY24 defence production grows 17% to record high of Rs 1.27 trillion

MoD says value of defence production has grown by over 60 per cent in the five years since FY20

HAL looks to build light helicopters to develop medium chopper expertise

The second and concluding part of the series on India's indigenous aerospace industry traces HAL's strategy to retain its position as the country's top-performing defence PSU

PM Modi to focus on trade imbalance, Indian soldiers in talks with Putin

Modi will visit Russia on July 8-9 for talks with President Vladimir Putin as part of annual summits between New Delhi and Moscow, launched in 2000

David Lammy becomes new UK Foreign Secy; may visit India before end of July

The 51-year-old Labour politician and lawyer who is a backer of strong bilateral ties with India, last month said that he would be visiting New Delhi if his party is voted to power on July 4

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan opted for arrest warrants over visit to Gaza

A U.N. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that initial discussions had taken place regarding a visit to Gaza by Khan, covering security and transportation