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Bad weather forces UK F-35 fighter jet to make emergency landing in India

The F-35B from HMS Prince of Wales landed in Kerala due to rough weather during Operation Highmast; IAF facilitated the diversion and is supporting the aircraft

India, Cyprus unite on sovereignty, seek peace amid rising global strain

PM Narendra Modi became the first Indian PM to visit Cyprus in over two decades; honoured with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III for strengthening bilateral relations

Jaishankar, UAE FM discuss West Asia situation, ways to reduce escalation

According to a statement from the UAE Foreign Minister's office, Abdullah bin Zayed and Jaishankar discussed ways to de-escalate tensions and prevent the conflict from spreading

China's nuclear arsenal growing fastest globally, may hit 1,500 by 2035

Even with 1,500 warheads by 2035, China's nuclear arsenal would still be only about one-third the size of Russia's or the US's current stockpiles

PM Modi to arrive in Canada for G7 Summit amid hopes of diplomatic thaw

PM Modi's visit to Canada for the G7 Summit sparks hopes of a diplomatic reset as he prepares to meet Canadian PM Mark Carney amid strained bilateral ties

India 5th largest economy, leading digital, mfg push: PM Modi at CEO Forum

Addressing the India-Cyprus CEO Forum, PM Modi emphasised that India has become the fifth-largest economy globally and is rapidly moving towards becoming the third-largest economy soon

India-Cyprus cooperation has 'immense potential for growth': PM Modi

PM Modi, who arrived here on the first leg of his three-nation tour, made the remarks while attending a business roundtable along with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides

Very normal to see diversion by F-35B: IAF on British jet emergency landing

In a late night post on X, the IAF also shared a photo of the fighter jet, and said it is "providing all necessary support for the rectification and subsequent return of the aircraft"

Monitoring situation, keeping in touch with Indian students in Iran: MEA

The Embassy is facilitating the relocation of students to safer places within Iran, where possible

PM Modi participates in business meeting in Cyprus to boost bilateral ties

The prime minister, who arrived here earlier in the day, addressed business leaders from India and Cyprus at the meeting

Pak claim of downing Rafales during Op Sindoor incorrect: Dassault CEO

Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier says Rafale is better than the American F-35 stealth jet and far superior to all Chinese aircraft in the market when it comes to being an omnirole aircraft

Abstaining on Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN misaligned with policy: Pawar

India has abstained in the UN General Assembly from a vote on a draft resolution that demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Govt must review energy risk scenarios due to Iran-Israel war: GTRI

Due to the war, India is increasingly at risk of collateral economic fallout, with energy security, trade routes, and key commercial interests facing growing uncertainty, the GTRI said

PM Modi arrives in Cyprus for 2-day visit; to meet Prez Christodoulides

Modi arrived here on the first leg of his three-nation tour that will also take him to Canada and Croatia

Indian Embassy in Tehran issues advisory, contact details for nationals

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued emergency helpline numbers for nationals living in Iran amid the country's increasing hostilities with Israel

Jaishankar discusses global rebalancing with Paris strategic community

Jaishankar also visited France's National Library at Paris and saw classical Indian manuscripts and texts

India advises citizens in Palestine to stay vigilant, avoid movement

Providing an emergency number, the office asked those seeking assistance to contact at +970592916418 or cons.ramallah@mea.gov.in

FTA with India brings genuine' competitive advantage, UK Parliament told

The debate this week comes ahead of UK-India Week, which begins next week as part of the annual India Global Forum (IGF) summit in London

India distances itself from SCO statement on Israel-Iran conflict

India distances itself from an SCO statement criticising Israel's strikes on Iran, reiterates its neutral stance and calls for diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in West Asia

Tourist spots shut after Pahalgam attack to reopen in phases: LG Sinha

The lieutenant governor was speaking to reporters after visiting the Nunwan Base Camp of the annual Amarnath Yatra in Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district