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India-US relations 'very good'; don't see any problem: Piyush Goyal

Goyal said that the bilateral relationship goes beyond trade and encompasses defence, technology, critical minerals and people-to-people ties

Jaishankar outlines key foreign policy objectives on US, China, Russia ties

From advancing trade ties with the US and Europe to managing the China border dispute and preserving Russia ties, Jaishankar outlined India's priorities on major global relationships

Sigma Advanced Systems, Munitions India tie up for artillery technology

Sigma Advanced Systems has signed an exclusive MoU with Munitions India for indigenous manufacturing and integration of 155 mm artillery course-correction fuzes

India rejects China's objection to standard names for 28 Ladakh places

New Delhi said Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India after Beijing objected to standard names assigned to 28 places and geographical features in the territory

China opposes India's move to name 28 strategic locations in Ladakh

"China has never recognised the so-called 'Union Territory of Ladakh' unilaterally and illegally established by India," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said

Ensure terror networks do not find haven in region: Shah to Bimstec nations

Addressing the first Home Ministers' Meeting of Bimstec countries here, Shah said India follows a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism

India, America expanding cooperation across sectors: US envoy Sergio Gor

Gor highlighted the growing partnership between the two countries, citing recent military exercises, defence cooperation and investments by US and Indian companies

Navy commissions third anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft Mangrol

Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi, the ship can operate alongside maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters and other warships to detect and counter submarine threats

India's first pvt sector micro-missile set for maiden experimental trial

JWALA, India's first private-sector micro-missile, is set for trials after successful solid rocket motor tests, strengthening indigenous counter-drone capabilities

MEA rejects UN rights body's concerns over Delhi protest restrictions

MEA spokesperson noted that the law is subject to the maintenance of "public order and safety," adding that the action by the police and security forces was taken to ensure the same

US yet to formally offer F-35 to India, says IAF chief AP Singh in Jodhpur

Air Chief Marshal Singh made the remarks at a joint press conference with General Kevin Schneider, Commander of US Pacific Air Forces, on the sidelines of concluding ceremony of air exercise Tarang

India condemns attack on Saudi airport that killed 12, injured over 300

Saudi Arabia has blamed Houthi militants for the attack

Trump says India-Pak ceasefire alone was enough to win Nobel Peace Prize

Trump said his role in resolving India-Pakistan conflict alone was enough for him to win Nobel Peace Prize, while criticising the Norwegian Nobel Committee for awarding the 2026 honour to Navi Pillay

India slams Pak at UN over 'lies' on Jammu and Kashmir, sponsoring terror

India's Mahima Kumari Mewar exercised the Right of Reply at the UNGA's Fourth Committee, urging Islamabad to refrain from 'preaching homilies' amid allegations of state-sponsored terrorism

Jaishankar holds talks with Ethiopian counterpart; discusses trade

S Jaishankar and Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos Hessebon discussed trade, investment, infrastructure, maritime security, technology and cultural ties.

MoD to seek steepest arms buying budget hike in at least a decade for FY28

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh says the ministry will seek a 35 per cent increase in FY28 modernisation funding, after fully using allocations and stepping up contracts.

Anticipating changes in warfare key to victory: IAF chief AP Singh

IAF chief also reiterated that the two major ongoing conflicts in the world, and India's own experience during Operation Sindoor last year, have underlined the primacy of air power

India, Liberia condemn attacks on shipping, seafarers in Black Sea, Gulf

The two countries described the attacks as unacceptable and said they disrupted maritime trade and cost innocent lives

Honeywell to deliver eight HTT-40 aircraft engines to HAL by end of 2026

Honeywell Aerospace expects to complete the initial 16-engine supply ahead of its mid-2029 deadline as it strengthens supply chains and explores technology transfer opportunities in India

IAF showed speed, destruction power during Operation Sindoor: Air chief

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said modern geopolitical challenges have made air power central to protecting national interests, as the IAF embraces AI, drones and hypersonic systems