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PM Modi to skip UNGA debate, Jaishankar set to deliver address on Sept 27

The UN has updated its speaker list for the 80th General Assembly. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India, while PM Modi will not take part in the high-level debate

Modi hails Trump's comments, says India-US ties are positive, strategic

PM Narendra Modi says he 'fully reciprocates' Donald Trump's positive view of India-US ties, while Trump calls ties 'special' but criticises India's Russian oil purchases

Afghan foreign minister Muttaqi's India visit postponed over UN sanctions

The UN Security Council had slapped sanctions against all the leading Taliban leaders and they need to secure a waiver for foreign travels

Will buy Russian oil, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman as US turns up the heat

India will be at negotiating table 'in a month or two', says Lutnick

Sharing flood data with Pakistan on humanitarian ground, says India

External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has been sharing the flood data with that country through the Indian high commission in Islamabad

Mauritius PM Ramgoolam to visit India from Sept 9 to 16 for bilateral talks

Ramgoolam will also visit Mumbai, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Tirupati. In Mumbai, he would be attending a business event, according to the MEA

India's 15-year defence plan includes nuclear-powered carrier, navy jets

India also plans to induct an unspecified number of new-generation twin-engine, deck-based fighters and light combat aircraft, both being developed by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for navy

China border dispute major challenge, Pakistan proxy war next: Gen Chauhan

The top military official identified regional instability and its impact on India, and the preparations needed to handle future battlefield scenarios with high technology components

India is going to be at the table in a month or two and say sorry: Lutnick

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that when India comes to the negotiating table, it will be up to President Donald Trump to decide how he wants to deal with Modi

'Divide and rule principle': Sitharaman slams justifying Navarro's remark

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised attempts to justify US trade adviser Peter Navarro's "Brahmins profiteering" remark, calling it a colonial divide-and-rule tactic

Inaccurate, misleading statements by Navarro; we obviously reject them: MEA

New Delhi termed Peter Navarro's comments misleading, highlighting the resilience of India-US ties built on shared interests, democracy and people-to-people links

Ukraine war fallout, fuel prices hurting Global South: India at UNGA

India continues to remain concerned over the situation in Ukraine

India's authoritative voice vital in peace efforts: Ukraine FM Sybiha

Ukraine FM Sybiha said that they rely on India's "authoritative voice" and active support in broader international peace efforts

26 nations pledge troops as reassurance force for post-war Ukraine: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that 26 of Ukraine's allies have pledged to deploy troops as a reassurance force for the war-torn country once fighting ends in the conflict with Russia.

Putin slams Trump for using colonial-style tactics on India, China leaders

You have to understand that if one of them shows weakness, his political career will be over, so that influences his behaviour, he said

Ukraine backs India's active role in peace talks after Jaishankar call

India supports an early end to the Ukraine conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday after speaking to his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha.

India and Singapore unveil roadmap to expand strategic partnership

India and Singapore have unveiled a roadmap to deepen their strategic partnership, focusing on trade, advanced manufacturing, digitalisation, and collaboration in sectors like space and civil aviation

PM Modi, EU leadership pledge to conclude FTA negotiations by year-end

PM Modi held a joint phone call with EU leaders, pledging to conclude the FTA talks by year-end, discuss the 2026 India-EU Summit, and advance the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC)

From drones to lasers: How science and tech powered China's military parade

China's military parade displayed AI-powered drones, lasers, hypersonic and nuclear missiles, showing how science and technology are shaping its future warfare capabilities

Jaishankar calls on Singapore PM, holds talks on strengthening ties

Jaishankar expressed hope that Wong's talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chart a roadmap for the nations' ties