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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

B'desh wanted good ties with India, but something always went wrong: Yunus

We want to build the best of relationship with India. It's our neighbour, we don't want to have any kind of basic problem with them, Yunus said

China, India's rise to power creating a certain new equilibrium: Jaishankar

Jaishankar said that there are concerns as India and China have quite different economic and political models, while some may think that these differences will put each other out

Looking to deepening ties, centrepiece is FTA: EAM on India-EU relations

Jaishankar stated that India gives "pretty high priority" to its relations with the EU, highlighting the growing interest in Europe over the past decade

US-loaded ethane vessel heads to India after China export curbs

Around half of all US ethane exports head to China, where it is used by the petrochemical industry

Time to pull trigger: Defence R&D, production, export must scale sharply

India's annual defence production reached a record ₹1.46 trillion in FY25 - up almost 15 per cent over the previous high of ₹1.27 trillion in FY24

Govt to sign ₹2 trn in defence contracts in FY26 as well: Defence Secy

After record Rs 2.09 trillion awarded in FY25, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh says FY26 to continue momentum, prioritising domestic industry and technology

China thanks Indian Navy, Coast Guard for cargo ship rescue off Kerala

Of the 22 crew members of Singapore-flagged MV Wan Hai 503 that caught fire following a container explosion on Monday, 18 were rescued by the Navy, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and other agencies

US has to have relationship with Pakistan, India: American Army general

Pakistan is in an active counterterrorism fight right now and they have been a phenomenal partner in the counterterrorism world

Relationship with US is of immense importance to India: EAM Jaishankar

During his Brussels visit, S Jaishankar discusses India's relationship with the US, the country's position on China, Russia, and terrorism, and the importance of multipolarity and strategic autonomy

US reaffirms support to India in fight against terrorism: State dept

US backed India's anti-terror stance following presentations by an all-party delegation led by Shashi Tharoor in the US to emphasis New Delhi's position of zero tolerance towards terrorism

MEA takes up ill-treatment of Indian man at Newark airport with US

Videos of the Indian youth being pinned to the ground by US authorities at the Newark airport have gone viral

EAM welcomes European Parl members' backing for stronger India-EU ties

Jaishankar, who met the leaders on Tuesday during his visit to Belgium and Luxembourg, also praised their understanding of India's right to defend itself against terrorism

India, Malaysia hold 10th Navy-to-Navy Staff talks to boost maritime ties

In parallel to the naval dialogue in Kuala Lumpur, India also expanded its diplomatic outreach in the region

Taiwan thanks Indian Navy for swift rescue of S'pore-flagged ship's crew

The appreciation comes as the Indian Coast Guard is continuously working to combat the fire that engulfed the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503