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DRDO tests futuristic 'Star Wars' laser weapon: Here's what it can do

DRDO successfully tests indigenous laser-based directed energy weapon, MK-II(A), shooting down drones and placing India among few nations with such advanced defence tech

EAM Jaishankar, Omani FM discuss regional issues in telephonic talks

The conversation between EAM Jaishankar and the Foreign Minister of Oman come after the two had held a bilateral meeting in February earlier this year

Indian Navy's AIKEYME participation a matter of happiness: Admiral Tripathi

The inaugural edition of AIKEYME, which means 'Unity' in Sanskrit, began on April 13 and will run till April 18

IAF's losses: Jet crashes bring focus on simulation training of pilots

The death of a young pilot and three fighter jet crashes prompt the question - should there be more simulation training?

India, Nepal to boost border infra, data sharing to curb smuggling

Recognising that effective border management is important in fight against smuggling, discussions also included upgrade of border infrastructure and automation and digitisation of transit processes

Israel strikes hospital in Gaza, forcing evacuation as attacks intensify

The hospital, run by the Diocese of Jerusalem, was attacked on Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem

Siachen Day: Indian Army honours bravehearts of world's highest battlefield

The day marks the historic launch of Operation Meghdoot in 1984, when the Indian Army established full control over the Siachen Glacier

German official calls urban development key focus of ties with India

Blume recalled that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed in 2022 to strive to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

Russian missile strikes warehouse of Indian pharma firm in Ukraine

In a social media post, the mission alleged that Moscow is deliberately targeting Indian businesses, destroying medicines meant for children and the elderly

Russia to hold events in Indian cities for 80th Great Victory anniversary

Russia has planned programmes in Delhi and several Indian cities, alongside mega celebrations in Moscow, to mark Victory Day on May 9, the country's envoy Denis Alipov said on Saturday.

Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi on 5 day Tanzania visit, set to attend wargame

The Indian Navy and the Tanzania Peoples Defence Force are the co-hosts of the naval exercise titled 'AIKEYME' or Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement off Dar-es-Salaam that will begin on Sunday

Terrorist attack foiled at police checkpost in Pak's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The attack on the checkpost in Shangla district of the province, a hilly terrain bordering Swat district, was foiled on Friday night, officials said

Germany wants better ties with India on defence, skilled labour: Ambassador

Ackermann highlighted that the coalition treaty agreed upon by the two parties forming the next German government explicitly references India multiple times

Army JCO killed in encounter along LoC in Jammu, infiltration bid foiled

A JCO was injured in the encounter and later succumbed to injuries, the officials said, adding the whole area has been cordoned off with deployment of reinforcements

US Vice President JD Vance, NSA Mike Waltz likely to visit India this month

US Vice President JD Vance and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz are expected to visit India in the third week of April, strengthening bilateral ties and advancing the TRUST initiative

India extends aid to diaspora in quake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma

According to the Embassy of India in Myanmar, Ambassador of India to Myanmar Abhay Thakur handed over 15 tonnes of rice, cooking oil and food stuff to a community relief group there

EAM hails India-US counter-terror ties after Tahawwur Rana extradition

Earlier in the day, US Secretary of State Rubio confirmed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India, where he will face charges for his role in planning the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks

Two terrorists killed in J&K's Kishtwar, combing ops underway in Udhampur

According to the officials, the encounter in Kishtwar broke out during an intelligence-based search-and-destroy operation launched jointly by Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Chatru forest

US Vice President Vance, NSA Waltz expected to visit India from Apr 21

The visits of Vance and Waltz are taking place against the backdrop of Trump's policy on tariffs that triggered massive trade disruptions and fears of a global economic recession

India takes US to WTO over steel, aluminium tariffs, seeks consultation

On February 10 this year, the US revised the safeguard measures on imports of steel and aluminium articles, effective from March 12, 2025, and with an unlimited duration, the communication said