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B'desh approaches India for PM Modi-Yunus talks at Bimstec Bangkok Summit

Earlier in February, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Hossain on the sidelines of Indian Ocean Conference in Oman

Tahawwur Rana urges US chief justice to stop his extradition to India

The application has been distributed to the Supreme Court judges for a conference scheduled for April 4, 2025, according to the details published on the US Supreme Court website

13 Indian fishermen return to Chennai after facing detention in Sri Lanka

Flights tickets from Colombo (Sri Lanka's capital) to Chennai were arranged for the fishermen, sending them to India after issuing temporary passports

Trump expects India to lower tariffs but keeps April 2 deadline open

US President Donald Trump expects India to lower tariffs on US goods, says same tariffs will be imposed on India from April 2 if no reduction occurs

BrahMos deal a 'key' step in ties with India: Philippines' foreign secy

India delivered BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines in April last year as part of a $375 million deal signed between the two nations in 2022

EAM Jaishankar, Georgian FM discuss trade, investment, tourism, education

Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili called for stronger bilateral ties with India across political, economic, and educational sectors

Radars, jets & more: Indian Air Force lists key acquisitions for 2025-26

IAF plans to focus on the indigenous upgrade of its Russian-origin Sukhoi-30 fighter jets, Signal Intelligence and Communication Jamming aircraft, and Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft

Counterterrorism experts from EU, India exchange best practices at workshop

EU delegation included security practitioners from European Union institutions, EU Member States including Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, the Netherlands, and the Strong Cities Network (SCN)

Chinese threat: Philippines wants India to join security grouping 'Squad'

Although still in the making - among the island country, the United States, Japan and Australia -the Squad seeks to counter China's power assertions in the South China Sea region

We're keen to join India-Middle East-Europe Corridor: Egypt's trade min

El-Khatib highlighted Egypt's trade infrastructure and strategic location as compelling reasons for its inclusion

National security shapes business decisions, says EAM S Jaishankar

Jaishankar says trust and strategic partnerships are key in today's economy

India steadfast in its 'zero-tolerance' policy towards terrorism: Def Secy

The Indo-Pacific region, given its geopolitical and economic significance, is particularly vulnerable to transnational terrorism and violent extremism

Covert CIA bases in India? JFK files reveal hidden sites in Delhi, Kolkata

According to the declassified JFK documents, the CIA's New York division ran secret bases in several locations, including New Delhi and Kolkata, Pakistan's Rawalpindi, Sri Lanka's Colombo among other

No substitute for boots on the ground, tech only an enabler: CDS Chauhan

In an address at the Raisina Dialogue, Gen Chauhan described imparting appropriate training to military personnel to deal with hybrid warfare along with conventional war

India says Gaza situation concerning: 'Important to release all hostages'

Tuesday's attacks across Gaza marked Israel's most intense offensive since the ceasefire began on January 19

Tariffs and sanctions are now a reality in global trade, says S Jaishankar

The External Affairs Minister emphasised the growing weaponisation of economic activities, adding that financial flows, energy supplies, and technology are now being used in global competition

'India believes in inclusive, just order', says MoS Pabitra Margherita

Highlighting India's commitment to the LAC region, he mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Guayana recently and attending the India-CARICOM summit

India to explore green shipping and digital business with Singapore

India and Singapore are exploring the Green Digital Shipping Corridor that would link other international ports and marine industries

Maldives' security relies on good ties with India: Ex-President Nasheed

He acknowledged that there was a drop in the number of Indian tourists travelling to Maldives

Modi-Putin ties 'may be helpful' for war talks, says Polish deputy minister

He however clarified that he believes only United States President Donald Trump holds any leeway with President Putin