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India, Saudi Arabia set up joint group to boost maritime cooperation

Both countries have formed a Joint Working Group (JWG) on maritime cooperation in the shipping and logistics sectors, marking a new chapter in the strategic partnership, the statement said

30-year-old suspected Pakistani spy held in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer

After his mobile was checked over suspicious activity, Khan was detained by MI personnel and was later handed over to the police on Tuesday night

India won't take first step to normalise ties, onus on Pakistan: Tharoor

Tharoor, recalling the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, said India gave "overwhelming evidence" of Pakistan's role, including live intercepts and dossiers, yet no mastermind has been prosecuted

India-China ties have made steady progress: PM Modi after meeting China FM

"I look forward to our next meeting in Tianjin on sidelines of SCO Summit. Stable, predictable, constructive ties between India and China will contribute significantly to regional," said PM Modi

China set to ease rare earth, fertiliser curbs: Foreign Minister Wang Yi

During his stay in New Delhi, Wang held delegation-level talks with Jaishankar on Monday evening. On Tuesday, he met National Security Adviser Ajit Doval

India, China agree to resume direct flights, boost trade, investment

The two countries would resume direct flights and boost trade and investment, including reopening border trade at three designated points, and facilitate in visas

Final nod for ₹62,000 crore deal to procure 97 more Tejas Mk1A jets

This will mark the second order for the Mk1A fighter jets, with an earlier contract already placed with HAL for 83 aircraft at a cost of Rs 36,400 crore

Govt approves ₹62,000 crore deal to buy 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets

This will be the second order for the LCA Mark 1A fighters, as the government has already placed orders for 83 aircraft a few years ago for around Rs 48,000 crore

Putin 'tired' of war, but possible he doesn't want to make a deal: Trump

"I don't think it's going to be a problem, to be honest with you. I think Putin is tired of it. I think they're all tired of it, but you never know," Trump said

'Upward trend' in ties with China, says Ajit Doval in talks with Wang Yi

NSA Ajit Doval's remarks come at a time when Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a two-day visit to India, making his first visit to India in three years

Inside Beijing's military parade: From laser tanks to hypersonic missiles

Beijing's military parade rehearsal showed new hypersonic missiles, drones, laser tanks, and advanced armoured vehicles, highlighting China's growing high-tech military power

No change in our position on Taiwan: India rebuts China's Jaishankar claim

India clarifies that its Taiwan ties remain economic, technological and cultural, rebutting China's claim that Jaishankar reaffirmed Taiwan as part of China during talks with Wang Yi

Settled 6 wars in 6 months: Trump again claims stopping India-Pak conflict

Trump said he once believed the Russia-Ukraine war would be the easiest to resolve, but it has proven the toughest, dragging on like earlier conflicts such as the one between India and Pakistan

Ex-Army Chief Naravane urges dialogue for Russia-Ukraine peace solution

According to Naravane, the meeting between the two leaders - US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska had mixed outcomes

Indian Army's 'Rudra' all-arms brigades reflect change, not rehash

While building on earlier initiatives such as the Integrated Battle Group concept, experts emphasise that the shift should be recognised as a distinct evolution

Differences must not become disputes: S Jaishankar to China's Wang

India and China discussed trade, flights and border issues as Jaishankar told Wang Yi that relations must be guided by mutual respect and sensitivity while flagging rare earth curbs

FS Vikram Misri concludes two-day visit to Nepal, meets top leaders

Misri also handed over a formal invitation to Prime Minister Oli from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit India on mutually convenient dates, the release said

Putin calls PM Modi after Alaska meet with Trump, bilateral ties reviewed

They spoke on August 8, a day after Trump signed an executive order imposing a 25 per cent penalty on Indian goods for New Delhi's oil trade with Russia

S Jaishankar urges border peace in talks with Chinese foreign minister Wang

It is also important for the two countries to pull back their troops amassed along their disputed border in the western Himalayas since a deadly border clash in 2020, Jaishankar said

FM Wang's Delhi visit aims to advance key bilateral agreements, says China

Wang is on a two-day visit to India from Monday to participate in the 24th round of Special Representatives (SRs) talks on the border issue with NSA Ajit Doval