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Jaishankar begins 6-day visit to France, Luxembourg to discuss key issue

Jaishankar's visit to France comes against the backdrop of growing global concerns over the US capturing Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a military operation

Venezuela crisis a 'matter of deep concern', says India after US action

India said the situation in Venezuela is a matter of deep concern and called on all sides to resolve issues peacefully through dialogue after the US captured President Nicolás Maduro

India has every right to defend its people from 'bad neighbours': EAM

The Union minister said it is important to communicate with other countries to avoid a situation where India's intentions are misread

India expresses deep grief after deadly Switzerland fire kills 40

Dozens of people gathered in silence on Thursday (local time) night at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana to remember those who lost their lives in a deadly fire that has shocked the country

CDS inaugurates upgraded runway at IAF base in Car Nicobar island

Located nearly 535 km from Sri Vijaya Puram, Car Nicobar in Nicobar district suffered the maximum damage during the 2004 Tsunami

India among few ancient civilisations to become modern nation-state: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was speaking at the launch of IIT Madras Global and the inaugural session of the IIT Madras tech fest Shaastra

₹1.8 trn defence contracts signed by Q3 FY26, modernisation gains pace

MoD's push for a sharp increase in modernisation funding gains strength ahead of Budget

India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations amid strained ties

The list exchange took place under the provisions of an agreement on the prohibition of attack against nuclear installations and facilities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said

DRDO test-fires two Pralay missiles off Odisha coast, clears induction path

It is an indigenously developed weapon system featuring state-of-the-art navigation system to ensure high precision

₹3.84 trn in weapon, equipment acquisition proposals approved in 2025: MoD

While these proposals will take time to translate into contracts, they nonetheless point to an enhanced focus on military modernisation

Northern borders 'stable yet sensitive': Defence Ministry in 2025 review

The Defence Ministry said the northern borders remain "stable yet sensitive", noting reduced PLA deployment after 2024 disengagement and continued India-China engagement in 2025

Jaishankar conveys India's condolences on ex-B'desh PM Khaleda Zia's death

As tributes continued to pour in from across the world, the body of former Bangladesh prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia reached her Gulshan residence, Firoza, on Wednesday

Iran sees scope for expanded cooperation with India: Envoy Fathali

Fathali emphasised sharing experiences in confronting extremist violence while fully respecting each other's independent policies and national interests

China joins US in claiming role in India-Pakistan conflict mediation

The remarks were made by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a foreign policy symposium, echoing US President Donald Trump's claims of mediating the recent India-Pakistan military standoff

MoD signs ₹4,666 crore contracts for carbines and heavy weight torpedoes

The Defence Ministry signed ₹4,666 crore capital acquisition contracts for 5.56 mm CQB carbines and 48 heavy weight torpedoes for Kalvari-class submarines under Project-75

When India chose direct action over deterrence, shifting doctrine in 2025

Marked by Op Sindoor, the year saw a shift in doctrine, thinking on future wars

Defence ministry signs ₹4,666 crore deals for carbines, torpedoes

The Ministry of Defence has inked ₹4,666 crore defence contracts with Bharat Forge, PLR Systems and Italy's WASS to supply CQB carbines to the Army and Navy and torpedoes for submarines

Jaishankar to visit Bangladesh to take part in Khaleda Zia's funeral

During his visit, Jaishankar is expected to meet the late Bangladeshi leader's family, especially Rahman, who many observers believe could be his country's next prime minister

'Avoid actions that undermine peace': PM Modi on reported Putin home attack

PM Modi expressed deep concern over reports of an attack on Vladimir Putin's residence, for which Russia has accused Ukraine

India conducts successful maiden test of Pinaka long-range guided rocket

The rocket was tested for its maximum range of 120 km "demonstrating all in-flight manoeuvres" as planned