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PM Modi to seek early release of Indians from Russian army in Moscow talks

At least four Indian nationals have been killed in the war so far, prompting Modi's government to call for an immediate stop to such recruitment and quick release of Indians fighting in the army

Record Indian-origin MPs elected in UK; PM Modi congratulates Keir Starmer

PM Modi also praised outgoing British Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak for his admirable leadership of the United Kingdom

UK's PM-elect Keir Starmer wants 'new strategic partnership' with India

Keir Starmer will try to re-build his party's relationship with British Indians, alienated under former leader Jeremy Corbyn over a perceived anti-India stance on Kashmir

India logs all-time high defence production value at over Rs 1.26 trillion

According to an official press release by the defence ministry, 79.2 per cent of the production was undertaken by the DPSUs and the other PSUs while 20.8 per cent by the private players

India-Russia relations in focus as PM Modi to visit Moscow on July 8

During this visit, PM Modi and Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss prospects for further development of traditionally friendly Russian-Indian relations

Isolate, expose countries that harbour terrorists: India at SCO summit

Terrorism in any form or manifestation cannot be justified or condoned, S Jaishankar, Inda's External Affairs Minister told the summit

6th cyber dialogue: India, UK agree to deepen ties, build robust cyberspace

Discussions during the dialogue included cyber-threat assessment, internet governance, data protection, protection of critical infrastructure, capacity building and cooperation in multilateral fora

Modi to visit Russia, Austria from July 8-10; to attend summit with Putin

After concluding his visit to Russia, PM Modi will travel to Austria from July 9-10. It will be first visit of Indian Prime Minister to Austria in 41 years

'Make in India' can add to engines of global growth: PM Modi at SCO summit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Astana to attend the SCO Summit, delivered Modi's remarks at the extended format meeting of the SCO council

J&K attacks: J&K Police aims to counter terror surge with new special force

Jammu and Kashmir Police has deployed a new force of 960 trained policemen in the Union Territory's border areas to combat terrorism and infiltration

UK elections: Who is Keir Starmer and what's his vision for UK-India ties?

Keir Starmer, the Centre-Left Labour Party's leader, is the current favourite to win UK's July 4 election and replace Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister

Climate change India's prominent concern, says Jaishankar at SCO summit

We are working towards achieving a committed reduction in emissions, including transition to alternate fuels, adoption of electric vehicles, and building climate-resilient infrastructure, he said

Pak PM raises terrorism concern, urges global engagement with Taliban

Sharif also said the Afghan Taliban must also take concrete measures to ensure its soil is not used for terrorism against any other state

Form of war rapidly transforming, need to be ready to accept change: CDS

He made the remarks while addressing a gathering of Army officers, junior commissioned officers (JCOs) and soldiers drawn from 18 Grenadiers to mark 25 years of the battles of Tololing and Tiger Hill

Jaishankar hold talks with Wang Yi; focus on early resolution of Ladakh row

In the talks held on the sidelines of the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Jaishankar underlined the need for fully abiding by relevant bilateral agreements and protocols

'Respecting LAC essential': EAM Jaishankar after talks with China's Wang Yi

EAM S Jaishankar stated that India and China agreed to intensify efforts via diplomatic and military channels to address border issues

India asks caution on UNSC actions not representative of current realities

Given that more than half of the Security Council's work is focused on Africa, India has been consistently calling for greater representation of Africa

Kin of Agniveer Ajay has been paid Rs 98 lakh: Army issues 'clarification'

'Indian Army salutes the supreme sacrifice made by Agniveer Ajay Kumar'

Rajnath lied about compensation to families of martyred Agniveers: Rahul

Gandhi said the defence minister had "lied" to the family of martyr Ajay Singh, the armed forces and the youth of the country, and must apologise to them

Army chief Upendra Dwivedi reviews security situation along LoC in J&K

This was his first visit to the Jammu region after taking charge as the 30th chief of the Indian Army on June 30, keeping in mind the ongoing anti-terror operations