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India in touch with Russia over crew of detained tanker near Paradip: MEA

MEA said the Unity oil tanker is stationed near Paradip Port under an Odisha High Court order, with India taking steps for the repatriation of its Russian crew

US Sanctions Bill: Determined to protect our trade interests, says MEA

MEA says attacks threatening navigation in Bab-el-Mandeb are unacceptable, while reiterating concerns over the impact of proposed US sanctions legislation on trade ties

India's 'neighbourhood first' policy gets a boost amid diplomatic push

New Delhi and Dhaka are discussing dates for Bangladesh Prime Minister Tariq Rahman's visit to India later this year as they strive to repair ties

Defence Min calls for indigenous tech, public-private synergy in aviation

He underlined that the public and private sectors should not be viewed as competitors but as organisations that complement each other.

India, Canada discuss progress on CEPA, aim to close trade deal by year-end

Trade ministers of India and Canada on Friday discussed the progress of ongoing negotiations for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

India, NZ working together for early implementation of trade pact

India, New Zealand are working closely to complete their respective domestic processes to facilitate the early implementation of a trade agreement between the two countries, an official statement said

India is firmly committed to Bhutan's progress: EAM S Jaishankar

Jaishankar arrived in Bhutan on Wednesday on a two-day official visit aiming to further strengthen the biltareal ties and cooperation between the two countries.

India, US troops conduct counter-terror drills in Yudh Abhyas 2026

Indian and US Army troops conducted building-clearance and room-intervention drills in Auli, using drones, robotic dogs, canines and snipers during Yudh Abhyas 2026.

Two JeM terrorists killed, one suspect detained in J&K's Udhampur

Army, police and CRPF launched an intelligence-based operation in the Brattal Sohan and Khubban forests amid heavy rain and difficult terrain

India vows to protect energy security, warns US tariffs could hit ties

MEA said New Delhi will continue diversified sourcing based on market dynamics after the US House passed legislation allowing sanctions and steep tariffs targeting Russian energy buyers

Architects of 9/11 weren't hiding in caves: India flags Pak's terror haven

Speaking at the UN Security Council, envoy Harish Parvathaneni cited Osama bin Laden and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to argue that terror groups continue to operate from a permissive environment

Pakistani naval ship collides with Indian warship in Arabian Sea

India summons Pakistan's top diplomat to lodge protest over the incident in the Arabian Sea

India monitors US debate on Russia sanctions Bill enabling 100% oil tariffs

The Brics joint declaration, adopted unanimously, criticised unilateral coercive sanctions and secondary sanctions, and also unilateral tariffs and non-tariff measures.

Indigenous T-SHUL BEAM counter-drone system proves capability at Pokhran

IG Defence says the man-portable system uses directional radio-frequency countermeasures to disrupt command, telemetry, video and navigation links of hostile drones.

Bharat Forge, Pratt & Whitney join hands for India's HALE UAV programme

HALE UAVs provide long-endurance surveillance, intelligence and reconnaissance across land and maritime domains

Western Australia Premier to visit India with jobs, skills on agenda

Roger Cook's September 17-25 mission to India and Vietnam will focus on jobs, skills, education, trade, investment and direct flight connectivity

India, China start discussions on trade concerns; more meetings expected

India and China have started discussions to address bilateral trade concerns, including structural trade imbalances and supply chain issues, with the two sides expected to hold more meetings

India, Vietnam to deepen defence ties through joint production of hardware

India and Vietnam agreed to boost their defence ties through joint production of military hardware and decided to expand bilateral trade by building stronger supply chains and widening market access.

India to export 654 MW power to Nepal for 18 hours a day till December end

The approval covers up to 600 MW through the Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar line and 54 MW through the Tanakpur-Mahendranagar line until December 2026

Brics declaration balances tariffs, sanctions and West Asia concerns: GTRI

At the 18th Brics Summit, the New Delhi Declaration has criticised tariffs, sanctions and carbon trade measures linked to Western countries without naming them