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India moves to conserve rare earths, seeks halt to exports to Japan

In a recent meeting with auto and other industry executives, Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal asked IREL to stop its exports of rare earths

Deeply concerned: India urges Iran-Israel to de-escalate, choose diplomacy

India urges restraint after Israel's strike on Iran's nuclear sites, calls for de-escalation and dialogue; says it is 'closely monitoring' developments and stands ready to assist

Indian Coast Guard, Navy boost aviation collaboration in Synergy Meeting

Officials deliberated on critical areas such as training programs, flight safety protocols, and future asset acquisition to bolster India's maritime aviation capabilities

Jaishankar discusses ties, regional developments with Armenian counterpart

They reviewed the whole range of growing India-Armenia bilateral cooperation, including in the areas of political exchanges, trade, economic, connectivity, education, and culture

Khamenei vows revenge, Iran unleashes 100 drones on Israel: Top updates

The attack comes a day after US President Donald Trump pulled out troops from West Asia and warned of a possible strike by Israel

Op Sindoor only paused, still in progress, says Navy chief Tripathi

On counter-drone systems, he said that non-contact warfare will stay, and this area of weapons and equipment was not catered to 10-12 years ago

India abstains on UNGA draft resolution seeking permanent ceasefire in Gaza

India was among the 19 nations that abstained, while 12 nations voted against the resolution, which got 149 votes in favour

Israel launches 'preemptive strike' on Iran's nuclear sites, confirms IDF

This comes a day after US President Donald Trump pulled out troops from West Asia and warned that Israel could soon launch a possible strike at Iran's nuclear sites

Iran's top two generals Bagheri and Salami killed in Israeli strikes

The attack on Iran's nuclear sites comes at a time when tensions have escalated over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme

Can resolve Kashmir issue, stopped war between India and Pakistan: Trump

Speaking at a bill-signing event at the White House, Trump said the two countries have been locked in a rivalry over Kashmir for a long time, and he would bring them together

MEA counters US general, says Pakistan's terror record 'very clear'

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal remarked in response to comments by US Army General Michael Kurilla, who had spoken about Washington maintaining ties with both India, Pakistan

Looking at G7 meet as chance to reset ties: MEA on India-Canada relations

Modi spoke to the Canadian PM earlier this month, congratulated him on his election win, and thanked him for the G7 Summit invitation during the call

MEA urges Indians in Los Angeles to stay safe amid ongoing protests

The remarks were made by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal during the media briefing

Manipur extends internet ban in five valley districts till June 13

More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in the ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023

Trying to seek early resolution to China's curbs on rare earth magnets: MEA

MEA says India is in touch with China over rare earth export curbs imposed in April and seeks predictable supply chains aligned with international practices

UK sets up crisis teams in Delhi, London after Air India crash in Ahmedabad

In an urgent statement in the House of Commons, Lammy noted that British nationals were on board the aircraft, which was carrying 242 passengers and crew

India, China in talks on rare earths to ensure supply predictability: MEA

"We are in touch with the Chinese side to bring predictability in supply chain for trade, consistent with international practices," said foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

Nepalese Foreign Minister calls for 'green energy cooperation' with India

Nepal and India had signed a long-term agreement in January 2024 to facilitate the export of 10,000 MW of electricity to India in the next 10 years

Jaishankar meets Macron, thanks France for strong anti-terror support

Jaishankar is on a three-nation visit to Europe to boost bilateral ties and reaffirm India's policy of zero-tolerance against terrorism

India-France joint military exercise to be held from June 18 to July 1

The joint exercise will facilitate developing interoperability, bonhomie and camaraderie between armies of both the nations, the officials said