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US' GE Aerospace starts delivery of F-404 engines for Tejas MK-1A jets

The deliveries were to begin in March last year. However, not a single aircraft has been delivered yet

India, China trying to rebuild ties damaged by Galwan clash: EAM Jaishankar

In October, India and China firmed up a disengagement pact for Depsang and Demchok, the last two friction points in eastern Ladakh

Army chief urges officers to be proactive against emerging security threats

He said this in his address to student officers from the armed forces undergoing the 80th Staff Course and the permanent staff at Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington

2 security personnel killed, 3 injured in convoy attack in northwest Pak

According to officials, security forces launched the raid in Hangu's Shanaori area after receiving intelligence about the presence of militants

India, China agree to initiate efforts to boost people-to-people exchanges

The MEA said the two sides also made further progress on the modalities to resume Kailash Manasarovar Yatra this year

India unlikely to extradite former PM Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh

New Delhi doesn't want to send 'wrong message' to the world that it doesn't 'stand by friends'

Defence ministry inks Rs 6,900 cr deal for procurement of ATAGS, vehicles

With the deals, total contracts worth Rs 1.40 trillion have been signed by the ministry for capital procurement till date in the current financial year, according to an official readout

Over 325 Naxalites killed in one-and-a-half months: Chhattisgarh CM

He also said that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken a vow to eradicate Naxal problem by March 31, 2026

US intel names India, China in fentanyl supply as Trump targets tariffs

In a report published last year, India was mentioned only as one of the countries from which Mexican groups were sourcing chemicals. China, on the other hand, was named as the primary supplier

'Attempt to tarnish India's global image': MEA on US religious panel report

'USCIRF should be designated an entity of concern': India responds to US accusation of deteriorating religious freedom in the country

Human rights defenders praise India's progress at UN event in Geneva

Organised by the ECO FAWN Society, the event also countered misleading narratives about India often propagated by certain foreign NGOs

US religious freedom panel recommends sanctions against Indian spy agency

This follows accusations against the agency regarding its alleged involvement in the assassination of Khalistani separatists

Search operation to track terrorists enters fourth day in J&K's Kathua

Security has been intensified along the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway in the Samba-Kathua section, with increased vigilance on border roads, officials said

Why Trump lauded India's voting system in his US elections overhaul order

Donald Trump praises India's biometric voter ID system as the US moves to tighten election rules, mandating citizenship proof for voter registration

US NSA Michael Waltz to visit India next month for 'TRUST' initiatives

The DNI held separate meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval

65% of defence gear made in India; Russian army uses 'Made in Bihar' boots

India's defence production has grown at an "extraordinary pace" since the launch of 'Make in India' initiative, reaching a record Rs 1.27 trillion in 2023-24

India, China hold diplomatic talks in Beijing on border row, bilateral ties

The decision was taken at a fresh edition of talks held in Beijing under the framework of Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs

Army refutes Chinese drone hijack claim, warns against misinformation

Following uproar over reports of a Chinese drone hijack, the Army dismissed the claims as baseless and factually incorrect, urging media and users to avoid unverified content online

Bangladesh Army denies media report on 'emergency meeting' of generals

The ISPR termed it a misleading article based on fabricated information regarding a routine meeting of the Bangladesh Army

Bangladesh awaits India's response to Yunus-Modi meeting proposal

Dhaka earlier sent a letter to India proposing a meeting between Yunus and Modi amid a strained bilateral relation after the August 5, 2024 regime change in Bangladesh