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Jaishankar discusses early conclusion of BTA with US Secretary of State

This development comes as the country has been negotiating a BTA with the US in order to avoid hefty reciprocal tariffs

Mission not yet over as terrorism curbed but not eliminated in J-K: Shah

A massive search operation has been underway in the forest area of the district since March 23, when police and other security forces intercepted a group of five terrorists

Electronic surveillance system being deployed to safeguard borders: Shah

The minister, who interacted with BSF personnel, lauded the contribution of the force and praised the troops for performing their duties in challenging circumstances

New nuclear submarine base to be commissioned in Andhra Pradesh in 2026

The base, which is a part of Project Varsha, will feature underground pens and tunnels to house nuclear submarines, ensuring stealthy operations in the Bay of Bengal

INS Tarkash undertakes Passex with New Zealand Navy in Gulf of Aden

Passex involved a range of interoperability drills, including cross-deck landings, cross-boarding, Sea Rider exchanges, and tactical manoeuvres, all integrated with communication procedure exercises

Pak forces kill 8 terrorists attempting infiltration in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities over the past year, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, after the proscribed TTP ended its ceasefire with govt in November 2022

President Murmu arrives in Lisbon for 4-day Portugal, Slovakia visit

President Murmu will visit Slovakia from April 9-10, the first by an Indian President in 29 years, at the invitation of Slovak President Peter Pellegrini

Sri Lanka releases 14 Indian fishermen after PM Modi urges humane approach

The fishermen issue figured prominently during talks between PM Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday

Agniveers will get 20% quota in state police recruitment: Haryana CM Saini

During the meeting, officials informed Saini that 2,893 Agniveers were recruited in the Army, Navy and Air Force from Haryana during 2023-24 and 2,227 were recruited in 2022-23

India unlikely to impose counter-tariffs as US trade talks progress: Report

In the days after Trump's tariff announcement that has shaken global markets to their core, India joined nations like Taiwan and Indonesia in ruling out counter tariffs

PM Modi departs for home after concluding 'productive' visit to Sri Lanka

During the prime minister's visit, the two nations inked a defence pact to institutionalise military cooperation

India sends more aid to Myanmar in C-17 aircraft under 'Op Brahma'

India mounted its relief mission named 'Operation Brahma' as a swift response to the devastation caused by the earthquake that hit Myanmar as well as Thailand

India, Sri Lanka sign 5-year defence MoU during PM Modi's Colombo visit

The MoU on defence cooperation will remain in force for five years, he said, adding that the decision to formalise the MoU was reached during the 2023 defence dialogue between the two nations

PM Modi meets Sri Lanka's Oppn leader, stresses bipartisan India-SL ties

PM Modi Modi landed in Colombo last evening after concluding his trip to Bangkok where he attended a summit of the BIMSTEC

Indian Navy ensures no nation suppresses another in Indian Ocean: Rajnath

The remarks, made while addressing an event at the strategic Karwar naval base in Karnataka, comes in the backdrop of China's increased military muscle-flexing in the region

India, Sri Lanka, UAE unveil ambitious initiative for energy cooperation

To expand their energy ties, India and Sri Lanka also concluded a separate pact on electricity grid interconnection, a project that has been on the drawing board for some time

India eyes trade win as US tariffs hit rivals harder, BTA talks underway

India and the US are holding intense discussions on a proposed 'fair, balanced and equitable trade deal' bilateral trade agreement

India, China, rich nations; must help in crises like Myanmar quake: US

Rubio was asked if that was not happening because of the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development

PM Modi urges Sri Lankan Prez to address Tamil community's aspirations

The Tamil community in Sri Lanka has been demanding the implementation of the 13th Amendment of the Sri Lankan Constitution that provides for devolution of power to it

Pak sees US tariffs as window of opportunity for negotiations with the US

Sharif said that the government's intention was to formulate and present a well-structured package to the US administration and the recommendations are expected to be finalised in the coming days