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India's defence production hits ₹1.46 trn, exports at ₹24k cr: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh hails 'Make in India' push for record defence output and exports; says PoK dialogue only on terror and reunification

All-party delegation in Italy underscores India's firm stance on terrorism

The group, which arrived in Rome on Tuesday, had a 'productive' meeting with former foreign minister Giulio Terzi

Trump admin uses India-Pak ceasefire to justify 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Members of the Trump administration told the court that India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire only after Trump interceded and offered both nations trading access with the US to avert a full-scale war

Panama's foreign minister backs India's bid for permanent seat at UNSC

Panama's foreign minister in his address to the visiting Shashi Tharoor-led parliamentary delegation noted that India-Panama relations are rooted in mutual respect

India-US ties at 'historic zenith', says state Deputy Secretary Landau

Misri had a great first meeting with Landau in Washington on Wednesday during which they discussed the full breadth of the India-US bilateral agenda

India, Africa share deep solidarity and unshakeable friendship: Jaishankar

In his post, Jaishankar also shared some photos of the celebrations and spoke of further boosting India-Africa partnership

Possibility of interim trade deal between India, US by June 25: Report

India's chief negotiator, Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal, concluded his four-day visit to Washington last week

India's right to self-defence backed globally: S Jaishankar in Italy

S Jaishankar thanked Italy for backing India's right to self-defence. He highlighted growing India-Italy ties in trade, defence, and global cooperation

3 Indian citizens go missing in Iran; embassy seeks urgent action

The Embassy of India in Tehran seeks urgent assistance from Iranian authorities to ensure the safety of missing citizens; keeps families updated

Indonesia supports India's zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism

The delegation arrived in Jakarta earlier in the day as part of India's diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor

Panama assures support as Indian MPs convey strong anti-terror message

The multi-party MPs' delegation also visited the Indian Cultural Centre in Panama City and offered devotions at the temple there

Vikram Misri calls for early convening of India-US strategic trade talks

Misri is currently in the United States for a three-day visit, scheduled from May 27 to 29, during which he will meet with senior administration officials

HAL, private firms to compete for Amca prototype contract: Defence ministry

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approves stealth jet programme execution model, which provides equal opportunity to both private- and public-sector players on a competitive basis

India looks to revive '71 war airbase as China builds near 'chicken's neck'

The renewed interest in Kailashahar airfield comes amid growing unease in New Delhi over the potential strategic implications of the Chinese-backed upgrade of Lalmonirhat airbase in Bangladesh

Kaveri engine is trending - here's why it matters for India's defence

The Kaveri engine is a jet propulsion system being developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation

BSF maintains high alert along IB as Operation Sindoor continues, says IG

The IG expressed apprehension of infiltration attempts along the borderline and said the Border Security Force (BSF) remains on high alert

Security forces launch anti-terror operation in J&K's Kathua district

The joint cordon and search operation by police, army and CRPF was underway in the upper reaches of Lowang and Sarthal in Bani area since this morning

All-party delegation briefs Singapore minister on India's anti-terror stand

During their stay here, the delegation will meet with Singaporean Ministers, Members of Parliament, representatives of think tanks, academia, businesses, media and the Indian community

Ravi Shankar Prasad asks Indian diaspora in France to back anti-terror push

The former Union minister reiterated that any act of terrorism will be treated as war, stating that in Pakistan, terrorism operates hand in hand with the government establishment

Yunus vows to uphold minority rights in B'desh during constitutional reform

Yunus noted the role of religion in the country and reiterated the government's commitment to maintaining religious harmony