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India and Morocco sign defence pact to boost military cooperation

The MoU will provide for an institutional framework to expand and deepen bilateral defence engagement, including exchanges, training, and industrial linkages, officials said

Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year, says Putin

The New START treaty is the last remaining arms control agreement between Russia and the US

Centre extends ban on NSCN(K), its affiliates for five more years

The ban will be effective from September 28 for a period of five years, a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notification said.

Jaishankar meets Philippine counterpart Tess Lazaro on UNGA sidelines

Jaishankar, who arrived in New York on Sunday for the high-level UN General Assembly meeting, said he was pleased to meet Lazaro on the sidelines of the UNGA

India, Brazil chartering path for future ties in next 10 yrs: Brazil envoy

At Maitri 2.0 Agri-Tech event, Brazil envoy called India, Brazil "agriculture powerhouses," stressing the initiative's focus on joint research and collaboration in farming and agri-innovation

Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi begins four-day official visit to Sri Lanka

He would also participate in the 12th edition of the Galle Dialogue 2025 - International Maritime Conference in Colombo, on the theme 'Maritime Outlook of the Indian Ocean under Changing Dynamics'

Jaishankar to meet US Secretary of State Rubio for bilateral talks today

Jaishankar arrived in New York on Sunday for the high-level UNGA week, commencing his engagements with a bilateral meeting with the Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Theresa P Lazaro

Taiwan detects 3 Chinese aircraft, 4 naval vessels near territory

The frequent incursions and maritime operations reflect rising tensions between Taiwan and China

Govt plans 'bodyguard' satellites after risky near-miss in orbit

The government wants to develop so-called bodyguard satellites to identify and counter threats to orbiting spacecraft

US clarification on H-1B calms tech nerves, but deferred impact feared

Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman, GTT Data Solutions Ltd and 5F World, said that after the clarifications, it is good that the existing visa holders will not be affected

India today has best camera in moon's orbit: Isro Chairman V Narayanan

Chandrayaan-3's success was a landmark in our space journey. It has given confidence to every one of us, not only at the Isro but also across the nation, said Isro Chairman V Narayanan

Long procurement cycle may lead to outdated weapons: Rajinder Singh Bhatia

A decade ago, the bureaucracy was not as receptive to private sector participation as today. We could not conduct trials in India, said Rajinder Singh Bhatia, chairman of Kalyani Strategic Systems

DRDO revamp on cards for faster tech delivery, says Defence Secretary

India's defence sector has made significant strides in indigenisation, but the journey is ongoing, said Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

UK joins Aus, Canada to recognise Palestinian state despite opposition

The UK's recognition of a Palestinian state comes just days after a state visit from US President Donald Trump, during which he voiced his disapproval of the plan

'Foreign leaders rewarding Hamas': Netanyahu rejects Palestinian statehood

Netanyahu put out an angry statement after Britain and other Western allies said they were unilaterally recognising a Palestinian state in a step seen as a show of displeasure with Israel

Israeli strikes kill 31 people in Gaza City, say medics; tanks advance

Israel said on Saturday its forces had expanded their operations in the Gaza City area over the past few days, killing 30 militants and locating weapons

India, Oman set to ink CEPA trade pact soon as talks conclude: Oman's Envoy

In such agreements, two trading partners significantly reduce or eliminate customs duties on a maximum number of goods traded between them

Proxy wars, ISIS key threats, graft in security bodies must end: NIA chief

India faces many internal threats, including terrorism, Naxalism, Khalistani players, separatism in Kashmir and infiltration from Bangladesh and Myanmar in the northeast, the NIA chief said

Panic among Indian H-1B holders in US as visa fee hike hits travel plans

People who are standing in boarding lines at airports, people who are leaving for their own wedding tomorrow, things like that. They are cancelling because they don't know what to do

Govt studying implications of proposed US curbs on H-1B visas: MEA

The ministry said the implications of the measure are being studied, including by Indian industry, which has already issued an initial assessment