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Why is India reopening doors to the Taliban, and what does it really mean

Opening up to the Taliban is tough for New Delhi, which backed Afghanistan's democratic state. Many here resent West for withdrawing support in 2021 and ignoring Pakistan's role in sustaining Taliban

India elected to UN's Economic and Social Council for 2026-28 term

The council is at the heart of the UN's mechanism to advance the three dimensions of sustainable development -- economic, social and environmental

India, Australia ties see enormous growth, diversification: Jaishankar

Jaishankar said "here we are -- not just with a transformed relationship", but actually marking five years of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Conditions right to lift defence spend to 2.5% GDP by FY30: Defence secy

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh underscored that FY25 marked the first time in five years that the military modernisation budget was fully exhausted

India opposes ADB's $800 million aid to Pakistan, flags misuse concerns

India has raised strong objections to ADB's financial aid to Pakistan, citing concerns over cross-border terrorism, high defence spend, weak reforms, and governance risks

India thanks Iran for rescuing 3 nationals kidnapped in south Tehran

Last week, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it was in touch with the Iranian authorities over the missing Indians

Rajnath to hold defence talks with Australian counterpart Marles today

Both leaders will discuss regional and global security issues and the deepening of defence cooperation ties

Indian delegation in US to push anti-terror message, discuss Op Sindoor

The delegation, which had reached New York from India on May 24, travelled to Guyana, Panama, Colombia and Brazil before arriving in Washington for the last leg of its tour

3 Indians who went missing in Iran rescued and released by Tehran police

Three Indian nationals from Punjab, missing in Iran since May 1, have been rescued by Tehran police after a hostage-taker operation, the Iranian embassy in India confirmed

BRO working 24x7 to aid rain-hit Mizoram, Sikkim, Arunachal: Defence Min

According to the Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, BRO teams have been working relentlessly in treacherous terrain to restore critical connectivity

Defence Ministry urges media to respect privacy of armed forces personnel

The Defence Ministry has issued an advisory asking media to avoid personal coverage of military officers and families, stressing respect for privacy during operations like Sindoor

US balks at India-Russia defence ties: What's delaying Washington's deals?

Despite billions in arms deals and a growing strategic embrace, India and the US remain out of sync on defence cooperation, with tech transfer, trust, and timelines all proving elusive

'Losses don't matter, action does': CDS Anil Chauhan on Operation Sindoor

Giving a Test cricket analogy, CDS Chauhan said if someone wins by an innings, then there's no question of 'how many wickets, how many balls and how many players'

'Business as usual': Indian firms brush off Türkiye tensions

None of the Indian firms - including Jubilant FoodWorks, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Dabur India - responded to emailed requests for comment

J-K LG sacks 3 govt employees over links with LeT, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen

Over 75 government employees with terror links have been dismissed so far by the LG administration

If IMF funds help Pak support terror, it's unfortunate: Shashi Tharoor

Tharoor expressed his displeasure at the International Monetary Fund for enabling Pakistan thus as they divert those funds to arm themselves to attack India

India's Russia ties, Brics role 'rubs US the wrong way': US Commerce Secy

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said trade talks are heading in a positive direction as India addresses 'sensitive' concerns raised by President Trump

India, Pak delegations in US; Tharoor confident of strong diplomatic impact

The all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, however, is confident of pushing across India's message on terrorism

Jaishankar, Paraguay FM sign MoU to set up Joint Commission Mechanism

Earlier in the day, PM Modi held talks with Paraguayan President Santiago Pena at Hyderabad House

UK unveils defence strategy embracing AI, drones, nuclear capabilities

The new defense strategy warns that the threats the UK faces "are more serious and less predictable than at any time since the Cold War