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India may recalibrate missile strategy amid global conflicts: Defence secy

Defence Secretary highlighted the growing importance of advanced weaponry, strong air defence systems, and rapid procurement mechanisms

'Once-in-a-generation opportunity': New Zealand PM hails FTA with India

The reduction in tariffs is expected to significantly level the playing field for Kiwi exporters on the global stage

India fifth-largest military spender in 2025, shows Sipri data

Pak ranked 31st in the report; global military expenditure stood at record $2,887 billion

No place for any double standards on terrorism: Rajnath Singh at SCO meet

In his address at a conference of SCO, Singh said India demonstrated its 'firm resolve' during Operation Sindoor that 'terror epicentres are no longer immune to justifiable punishment'

Japan can help Asia navigate reduced US role in Indo-Pacific region

With the revision last week of rules to remove restrictions on overseas sales of lethal weapons, Japan can export advanced equipment, including warships and missiles, and support its partners' defence

No Brics joint statement on West Asia war due to lack of consensus: MEA

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said a joint statement was not possible because a general consensus could not be reached among the members

India hands over personal watercraft to Sri Lanka to boost SAR capabilities

India and Sri Lanka continue to deepen their partnership across all fronts

NSA Ajit Doval discusses regional situation with UAE Prez Zayed Al Nahyan

The Indian Embassy in the UAE said Doval conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings to the UAE leader during his official visit to the Arab country

Why Modi govt appointed Dinesh Trivedi, a politician, envoy in Dhaka

A profile of Dinesh Trivedi - a TMC founding member-turned-BJP man - ahead of his taking charge

India's position on Palestine unchanged; no consensus on West Asia at Brics

As consensus on the West Asia conflict eluded, a "chair's statement" was released at the end of the deliberations. India is the current chair of the Brics

DRDO unveils two advanced armoured platforms for Indian defence forces

Both the platforms have been integrated with indigenously designed and developed 30 mm crewless turret, with advanced features to meet the mobility, fire power and protection requirements

DRDO, Navy achieve hydrodynamic testing milestone for warship project

The work, led by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in collaboration with the Navy's Warship Design Bureau

Indian envoy Kwatra meets US energy secretary, discusses energy partnership

The US is keen to cooperate with India on civil nuclear cooperation in addition to other areas, such as coal gasification and US LPG exports

Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi joins Hall of Fame at US Army War College

General Dwivedi, a distinguished fellow of the US Army War College, is the 3rd Indian Chief of Armed Forces to be inducted in the Int'l Hall of Fame after General V K Singh and General Bikram Singh

Vikram Doraiswami ends UK tenure, set to become Indian ambassador to China

The senior diplomat's final days of his London posting this week were marked by interactions with multi-faith communities and discussions around strengthening the bilateral ties in cultural sphere

Economic growth, prosperity primary impulse for changes in India: Kwatra

He said India has experienced consumption products, technology, services and knowledge being restricted for the country's growth

Trade talks with US remain constructive after Washington visit: MEA

The comments followed a three-day ​visit to Washington by an Indian trade delegation led by senior commerce ministry official ‌Darpan Jain for talks with US counterparts

'We remain engaged on this': MEA on reports Nepal may impose duty on goods

Reacting to the reports that Nepal may impose customs duty on goods carried by people travelling from India, MEA said India remains engaged with Kathmandu on this development

India likely to hand over Chabahar port reins to Iranian entity

India plans to divest its stake in Chabahar Port ahead of US sanctions expiry, balancing strategic interests with geopolitical and legal risks

'Inappropriate, in poor taste': MEA on Trump's 'hell-hole' post for India

After the post sparked outrage, Christopher Elms, spokesperson for the US Embassy in New Delhi, said Trump had spoken warmly of India and called it a great nation