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US President Donald Trump hints at possible India visit next year

Will let you know when there is something to share on this, says MEA

HAL signs agreement for 113 GE engines for second Tejas Mk1A batch

Engine deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2032

FTA to boost bulk Scotch imports, benefit India's IMFL makers: SWA chief

The FTA between India and the UK, which is awaiting ratification, will also see a variety of quality Scotch whisky coming into the country, said Scotch Whisky Association Chief Executive Mark Kent

US Prez Trump likely to visit India next year, calls PM Modi a 'great man'

Trump's remarks come at a time when New Delhi and Washington have been trying to secure a trade deal after bilateral ties soured over Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on India

President Murmu visit to Angola to strengthen energy cooperation: MEA

President Droupadi Murmu's six-day tour of Angola and Botswana will focus on energy ties, agriculture collaboration, and deepening India's strategic engagement across Africa

Search operation underway to track down terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar

The operation follows an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in the heavily forested Chatru belt on Wednesday

Defence secy explores production avenues in Israel's defence companies

As per the Ministry of Defence, the delegation led by Singh aimed at strengthening Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

India, US working to resolve sensitivities in trade pact talks, says Goyal

Five rounds of talks have been completed so far for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement between the US and India

India, Japan have larger responsibility towards Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar

The partnership, Jaishankar emphasised, serves to enhance strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific region and contribute to global economic growth

Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar

The coordinated search operation was initiated during the early morning hours, following which the security forces came under fire, leading to an exchange of gunfire

Trump feels very positive about future of India-US ties: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that in Sergio Gor, the US has a great Ambassador to India who will represent Washington very well

Defence secretary, Israeli minister sign MoU to boost defence ties

The MoU outlines a wide range of areas for cooperation, including strategic dialogues, training, defence industrial partnerships, and capability development

India, US hold key defence talks in Hawaii to boost military ties

Earlier this week, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met in Kuala Lumpur, where both countries formalised a ten-year Defence Framework Agreement

Trump, Modi speak frequently as trade talks continue, says White House

Trump said last week in South Korea that he wanted to reach a trade deal with India, signalling a thaw in relations that soured to their lowest point in decades

CDS calls for incorporating lessons from Op Sindoor into theatre model

He also said that "we should have our ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) and kinetic operation capabilities across the length and breadth of Pakistan

Piyush Goyal to discuss progress of India-New Zealand trade pact talks

Goyal, will be in Auckland on November 5 to engage in discussions with Todd McClay, Minister for Trade of New Zealand, on the ongoing FTA (Free Trade Agreement) negotiations

India, Israel sign defence pact to boost tech sharing and co-production

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Tel Aviv following a meeting of India-Israel joint working group (JWG) on defence cooperation

Indian Navy adding new indigenous vessel every 40 days: Admiral Tripathi

In his remarks, Admiral Tripathi underlined the need for locally-developed defence capabilities to combat future security challenges and even argued that indigenous strength extends far beyond battles

India, Israel need to work together in combating terrorism: Jaishankar

ecalling their earlier meetings, he added, 'Now, we have met before in Munich and we have been in telephonic contact, but I really look forward to our in-person discussion today'

Op Sindoor shows deep China-Pak strategic bond: Ex-foreign secy Shringla

Shringla stated that India's foreign policy reflects a balance between realism and idealism, guided by developmental imperatives, strategic autonomy, and an inclusive global outlook