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After Canada PM Carney's invite, PM Modi confirms attendance at G7 summit

Carney's invitation to Modi to attend the outreach sessions of the G7 Summit signalled Ottawa's intent to repair the ties with New Delhi

Indo-US ties under 'test', can't be described as 'transactional': Experts

If both sides are going to be able to move forward, to look towards, e.g., the Quad leaders summit that is happening later this year, that is a moment to "build towards a relationship," an expert said

India deeply values historical ties with Central Asian nations: PM Modi

In a post on X, he said that India and these Central Asian countries stand firm and resolute in their collective fight against terrorism

Sharp detection, no noise: China tests breakthrough radar technology

During the tests, the silent Cessna, using the new radar tech, identified ground targets with over 20 decibels greater clarity than traditional techniques

Facing crisis, Pak sent four letters to India asking it to end IWT abeyance

India has stated that the treaty will stay in abeyance until Islamabad "credibly and permanently" halts its support for cross-border terrorism

'India, Canada to work with renewed vigour': PM Modi to attend G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G7 Summit in Canada and meet newly elected PM Mark Carney, expressing hope for stronger India-Canada ties built on mutual respect and shared interests

Indian ambassador, Chinese official discuss ties, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Indian envoy Pradeep Kumar Rawat met China's Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong to discuss bilateral ties, Kailash Yatra resumption, and post-Operation Sindoor cooperation amid regional tensions

Switzerland to exchange crypto info with India, 73 other countries

India and Switzerland already have an automatic exchange of information framework in place for bank accounts and other financial assets held by Indians in Switzerland, and vice versa

All-Party delegation to convey zero tolerance towards terror in Germany

Ajit Gupte, Ambassador of India to Germany, welcomed the 9-member delegation. The delegation will convey India's united and resolute stand against terrorism

China key factor in India's confrontation with Pakistan: Shashi Tharoor

Tharoor, who is leading a multi-party parliamentary to the US, said, I'm not going to mince my words, but we are aware that China has immense stakes in Pakistan

Jaishankar, Uzbekistan counterpart discuss ties in connectivity, trade

Uzbekistan FM Saidov stated that they signed the Programme of Cooperation between Foreign Ministries for 2025-2026

In a first, Rafale fuselage to be made in India under Tata-Dassault tie-up

"The agreements between Dassault and TASL also come amid a growing focus on boosting private sector participation in the production of indigenous combat aircraft."

Tharoor-led multi-party delegation holds wide-ranging talks with VP Vance

The delegation's US visit, following stops in Guyana, Panama, Colombia and Brazil, highlights India's strong stand against terrorism after the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor

India eyes rare earth magnet incentives amid mounting supply concerns

To reduce its dependence on China for rare earth magnets, India is offering financial incentives to companies and drafting a plan to partly subsidise the price gap with Chinese imports

Dassault and Tata to locally manufacture Rafale fuselages in Hyderabad

Hyderabad facility to produce Rafale fuselages for domestic and global use under four new production transfer agreements, marking first such site outside France

Multi-tier security set up in J&K ahead of PM Modi's visit on June 6

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Chenab bridge and India's first cable-stayed Anji bridge, the symbol of India's engineering excellence before flagging off Vande Bharat trains

Pakistan is a front for China, US needs to be conscious: Ex-envoy Sandhu

Taranjit Singh Sandhu further stressed that the Pakistan Army remained in complete control of the country, making it necessary to take a firm stance against terrorism

Tharoor slams Pak with Hillary Clinton's 'breeding vipers in backyard' jibe

Tharoor recalled Hillary Clinton's remarks on "breeding vipers" to emphasise the dangers linked with Pakistan's long-standing association with the terror groups

India didn't need persuading or mediation to stop: Shashi Tharoor

During an interaction at the National Press Club here on Wednesday, Tharoor stressed that India had no real difficulty in speaking the same language as the Pakistanis

Meeting with India's delegation 'outstanding': US Congressman McCormick

US Congressman Rich McCormick made the remarks following the India Caucus chairs and vice chairs meeting with an all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor