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India, Myanmar discuss possibility of resuming border trade through roads

The issue was discussed during a meeting between Myanmar's Deputy Commerce Minister U Minn Minn and Minister of State of Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada here on February 14

F-35 for India? Pakistan fumes as Trump announces fighter jet deal

Pakistan has urged the global community to assess regional security risks, warning that it could disrupt the military balance and stability in South Asia

Highlighting war with Russia, Zelenskyy pitches for 'Europe's armed forces'

He said Europe cannot rule out the possibility that American might say no to Europe on issues that threaten it, and noted that many leaders have long spoken about how Europe needs its own military

China enforces new law to tighten state control over Tibetan Buddhism

The report highlighted that to "'create a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation,' Tibetan Buddhists are subtly under pressure to integrate their culture into Chinese framework

Jaishankar meets Ukrainian counterpart on sidelines of Munich Conference

Jaishankar also met Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Friday and discussed bilateral cooperation and the Ukraine development during the meeting

'Democracy puts food on the table': Jaishankar claps back at US Senator

EAM S Jaishankar also slammed the West for backing non-democratic forces abroad while championing democracy at home

Asia-Pacific example of peace, not arena for geopolitical games: China

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun criticised the move from US President Donald Trump's administration paving the way to provide India with F35 stealth fighters

US to deport 119 more Indians as Trump's immigration crackdown continues

This is the second round of deportations, following last week's repatriation of 104 illegal Indian migrants who were also flown back in a US military transport aircraft

EAM Jaishankar, Germany's defence min discuss bilateral ties, Ukraine war

The 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) is being held in Germany's Munich from February 14-16

Jaishankar calls India a 'democracy that delivers' at Munich Conference

EAM Jaishankar noted that India has stayed true to the democratic model despite the challenges it has faced

India, France hold talks on disarmament, non-proliferation in Paris

The two sides discussed developments in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation relating to the nuclear, chemical, biological domains, as well as outer space security, MEA said

PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding 'successful' visit to France, US

During his visit, PM Modi co-chaired AI summit in France and in the US, he also met Donald Trump - the first meeting of the two leaders after Donald Trump assumed charge as the 47th US President

Hindustan Aeronautics displays 'lack of urgency' on Mk1A fighter jet front

Delay in delivering fighter jets to IAF has potential implications for both national security and the 'Make in India' initiative

Trump tariff shadow over metal industry's Rs 8.6 trillion capex push

The US President announced a 25 per cent tariff on steel imports into the US and a similar 25 per cent tariff on aluminium on February 10

New 10-year agreement seeks to deepen India-US defence strategic ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told reporters that no formal process of India "acquiring an advanced aviation platform" has started yet

Tahawwur Rana's extradition could expose Pak's role in 26/11 attacks

Among the 166 people killed were US, British and Israeli nationals. The nearly 60-hour assault sent shockwaves across the country and even brought India and Pakistan to the brink of a war

Ukraine needs security guarantees as Trump eyes war end: Zelenskyy to Vance

Zelenskyy made his remarks Friday during a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance. The two met at the Munich Security Conference

Will make 'wonderful' trade deal: Donald Trump as he meets PM Modi

India, US look to negotiate agreement in 7-8 months, eye $500 bn bilateral trade by 2030

Natural gas, nuclear energy get renewed push from Trump-Modi trade talks

In a joint statement, PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump reaffirmed their commitment to increase energy trade

Rolls-Royce to 'Protect, Power, and Connect' Viksit Bharat: Alex Zino

Backed by the UK govt, Rolls-Royce is also exploring co-developing and co-manufacturing the engine for India's planned fifth-generation fighter plane, with IP ownership in India