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Closely monitoring situation: India on Thailand-Cambodia clashes

As military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continued, India on Saturday said it is closely monitoring the unfolding situation and hoped for cessation of hostilities.

PM Modi joins Maldives' Independence Day celebrations as chief guest

The prime minister landed in Male on Friday on a two-day visit primarily to attend the Independence Day celebrations of the Indian Ocean archipelago

'Bipartisan backing for India-Maldives ties': PM hails cross-party support

PM Modi is in the Maldives at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu. He is the guest of honour for the 60th Independence Day celebrations in the country

Operation Sindoor strikes sent clear message to Pakistan, says Army chief

Addressing a gathering on Vijay Diwas, the chief of army staff said a stern response to the adversary was the new normal established by India

Prez Murmu, PM Modi hail Kargil Vijay Diwas as symbol of soldiers' valour

PM Modi said said this occasion reminds the country of unparalleled courage and valour of its soldiers who sacrificed their lives for defending the country's pride

India, Maldives sign 8 key deals across finance, digital, fisheries sectors

Leaders of the two nations witnessed exchange of 6 MOUs in fields of fisheries and aquaculture, meteorology, digital public infrastructure, UPI, Indian pharmacopoeia and concessional Line of Credit

Uttarakhand hikes ex-gratia for Param Vir Chakra awardees to ₹1.5 crore

Uttarakhand raises ex-gratia for Param Vir Chakra awardees to ₹1.5 crore, a threefold hike; veterans to continue receiving annual grant of ₹3 lakh

PM Modi offers $565 mn credit line to Maldives, opens door for FTA

PM Modi also reiterated India's commitment to supporting Maldives' defence capabilities, given it is seeking to maintain its influence amid a growing Chinese presence

India, UK to work on recognition of professional degrees to ease movement

The India-UK trade agreement was signed on Thursday and it may take about a year for its implementation as it requires approval of the British parliament

Thailand warns of war with neighboring Cambodia as US, China urge calm

Acting Prime Minister Wechayachai told reporters that the severity of the clashes was escalating, endangering civilians, and Thailand was committed to defending its territory and sovereignty

Soldier dead, two others injured in mine blast along LoC in Poonch

During area domination patrolling in the general area of Krishna Ghati, a mine blast took place, in which an Agniveer jawan was killed and two others suffered injuries, they said

Operation Sindoor ongoing, military preparedness must remain very high: CDS

In his address at a defence seminar hosted at Subroto Park here, he also said the military in future will also need "information warriors, technology warriors and scholar warriors"

From flying snacks to striking targets: India tests missile-capable drones

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says the UAV platform is a major boost to India's military capability and indigenous research and development

Indian mission in Thailand issues travel advisory amidst ongoing unrest

Clashes erupted between Thailand and Cambodia along the border between their countries on Thursday

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Army to launch 3 projects honouring soldiers' valour

The project is being launched to sensitise people about the sacrifices made by the armed forces and the hardships they face while discharging their duties, the Indian Army said

India-UK FTA may restrict India's use of compulsory licensing: GTRI

These soft-laws carry the risk of being interpreted in ways that delay access to affordable medicines or green technologies, especially during pandemics or climate-related crises, says GTRI founder

India-UK FTA to cut spirit duties, but price drop may be limited: Experts

As per the FTA signed in London between the two governments, India is reducing duty on UK whisky and gin from 150 per cent to 75 per cent and further to 40 per cent in the tenth year of the deal

Indo-UK deal to give Indian market access at lower tariff, says JLR

Under the India-UK FTA, India will reduce tariffs on automotive imports from about 110 per cent to 10 per cent under quotas on both sides, benefiting companies such as Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)

Diplomatic talks on border situation with India 'candid', says China

The two sides held talks under the framework of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs in New Delhi

India calls for ceasefire in Gaza, says pauses not enough to ease crisis

Emphasising India's consistent stance, the Permanent Representative to the UN said the path forward is clear and the ongoing human suffering must not be allowed to continue