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We're 'very close' with India: US Treasury Secretary on trade deal

Jaishankar says he's hopeful but can't guarantee pact

India seen as telling China to move on both troops and border talks

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks to Chinese counterpart show positivity and de-escalation push

Rajnath Singh, Hegseth discuss boosting Indo-US defence industry ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday spoke to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and appreciated the "unwavering support" the US extended to India in its fight against terrorism.

India expect Quad partners to understand its position on terrorism: EAM

Jaishankar made the remarks to the media ahead of a crucial meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quad grouping that was hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Indian Navy gets stealth boost with second Project 17A frigate Udaygiri

With enhanced stealth features and state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, the P-17A ships are a significant upgrade from the previous P-17 class

Full-scale mock drill simulates aircraft fire at Jamnagar airport

As part of the drill, the airport authority reported the incident to the District Control Room and the Jamnagar Air Force Station at 3:55 pm, following which rescue operations were conducted

Stealth frigate INS Tamal commissioned into Indian Navy in Russia

The 125m long, 3900-tonne warship, packs a lethal punch as it features an impressive blend of Indian and Russian cutting-edge technologies and best practices in warship construction

DRDO lab conducts trials of software-defined radio, communication system

"Both the systems demonstrated robust and reliable performance meeting the user defined operational benchmarks," the DRDO said in a post on X on Tuesday

India asks Pakistan for early repatriation of 159 prisoners, fishermen

India and Pakistan exchanged updated prisoner lists; MEA urges Islamabad to release 159 Indians who completed sentence and provide consular access to others

India-Canada trade deal gets a second wind as diplomatic ties improve

Both countries have agreed to resume talks for an interim trade agreement in a volatile global scenario as part of their effort to reset diplomatic relations following a bitter fallout under Trudeau

India, Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners in each other's custody

The Agreement on Consular Access, 2008 requires both sides to share the lists of prisoners in each other's custody on January 1 and July 1, every year, according to a statement by the Foreign Office

Jaishankar hopeful on trade deal with US, says outcome not guaranteed

On a US visit, EAM S Jaishankar said a successful trade deal was possible if both sides found a balance, but stressed that the talks remain intricate and unresolved

Pakistan to take over UNSC presidency for July starting from today

Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member with overwhelming support of the UN membership, securing 182 votes out of 193

Jaishankar calls Pahalgam attack economic warfare as J&K tourism suffers

Terror attack, cancellations, and tourist hotspots closures cripple Kashmir tourism; industry reels under economic strain and pins hopes on a winter revival amid persistent security concerns

Jaishankar arrives in DC, set to attend QUAD foreign ministers meeting

During the meeting, the leaders will build upon the discussions held during the last QFMM, which took place in Washington, DC on January 21

PM Modi to address Parliaments of Ghana, Namibia, Trinidad & Tobago: MEA

The visit will see delegation-level talks during which the bilateral relations will be reviewed, and also discuss various ways to strengthen and deepen bilateral relations

QUAD to reiterate commitment to free Indo-Pacific: US State Dept official

S Jaishankar is visiting the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio to participate in the QUAD Foreign Minister's Meeting, the MEA, said in an official statement

Pak army chief describes terrorism in J&K as 'legitimate struggle'

Field Marshal Munir also warned India of a befitting response in case of any future attack, weeks after the two nations briefly locked horns in a dangerous conflict

Quad meet: Jaishankar to discuss Indo-Pacific issues with US counterpart

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is in the US for Quad talks and to raise India's concerns over Trump's mediation remark on the India-Pakistan conflict

PM Modi's five-nation tour to focus on critical mineral partnerships

China, the world's biggest producer of rare earth elements, has begun restricting exports of the minerals as it increasingly uses its dominance for geopolitical leverage