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Can Russia-India-China overcome history to form a credible alliance?

The gathering of three nations in Tianjin will offer the opportunity for the optics of warmer ties, but it will be more symbolism than substance

Taiwan detects 9 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels around territory

According to MND, of the nine sorties, five crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ

India will buy oil where it gets 'best deal': Indian envoy to Russia

In an interview with Russia's state-run TASS news agency published Sunday, Kumar said that New Delhi's priority is ensuring energy security of the country's 1.4 billion people

Axiom-4 proves Gaganyaan crew selection standards are among world's best

As part of the Axiom-4 mission, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian ever to set foot on the International Space Station and only the second Indian to travel to space

Secondary tariffs on India 'economic leverage' to end Russia war: Vance

Vance was speaking during an exclusive interview on NBC News' Meet the Press when he also said the step would make it harder for the Russians to get rich from their oil economy

The importance of being Sergio Gor: A pivotal moment for India-US ties

Trump's trusted aide and new US ambassador to India poses both a challenge and an opportunity for India-US ties

Nikki Haley urges India to take Trump's view on Russian oil seriously

Defending its purchase of Russian crude oil, India has been maintaining that its energy procurement is driven by national interest and market dynamics

Indian envoy discusses fair trade with US lawmakers amid tariff tensions

Kwatra met Congressman Rep Joe Courtney, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, on Saturday

India conducts maiden flight tests of integrated air defence weapon system

The flight tests of the new air defence system came three-and-half months after Operation Sindoor

Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka begins 4-day India visit to boost bilateral ties

Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, accompanied by his spouse, Suluweti Rabuka, will visit India from August 24 to 27, the Ministry of External Affairs said

INS Tamal visits Souda Bay, strengthens maritime ties with Greece

The discussions during the meetings focused on operational matters and maritime cooperation

After Op Sindoor, India plans major procurement of Israeli Rampage missiles

Post Operation Sindoor in May, the IAF plans to order a large number of Israeli Rampage air-to-ground missiles, already used successfully in precise strikes on Pakistan

Jaishankar slams US tariffs, says India will protect farmers' interests

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticised US tariffs on Indian goods, saying India will protect the interests of farmers and small producers while maintaining its national priorities

Who is Sergio Gor, Trump's aide nominated to be US Ambassador to India?

President Donald Trump has nominated his longtime aide Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India. He will continue in his White House role until Senate confirmation

Trump nominates close aide Sergio Gor as next US Ambassador to India

The announcement comes amid tariff tensions between Washington and New Delhi

PM Modi to visit Japan for summit, China for SCO meet from Aug 29 to Sept 1

The announcement of the prime minister's visit to the two Asian countries came just days after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's trip to India

PM Modi, Prez Putin among 20 world leaders to attend SCO summit: China

Besides Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the summit will be attended by PM Modi and a host of world leaders, Liu said

India extends airspace ban on Pakistani aircraft until September 2025

The move comes a day after Pakistan announced a similar extension of its airspace restrictions on Indian aircraft

Indian envoy, US lawmakers discuss trade, energy security amid tariff row

The Indian ambassador met Senator Bill Hagerty and thanked him for consistent and strong support to the India-US partnership

No USAID funds used for voter turnout in India, govt tells Rajya Sabha

MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said the US Embassy confirmed no voter turnout projects were run in India between 2014-24