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Hindustan Aeronautics revamp study to be ready by March next year

Govt ropes in BCG to conduct study in view of firm's growing order book

Jaishankar meets UN chief Guterres in NY, discusses global challenges

Jaishankar said he thanked Guterres for clear and consistent support for India's growth and development and he looks forward to welcoming the UN Chief in India

Canadian Trade Minister Sidhu seeks fresh start to revive ties with India

India is a priority market for Canada, with two-way goods and services trade reaching about $31 billion in 2024, largely in Canada's favour due to its $16 billion services exports

Prez Murmu leads Indian diaspora in Botswana to honour Delhi blast victims

A high-intensity blast outside the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday claimed at least 13 lives

White-collar terror module: Counter Intelligence Kashmir carries out raids

Around 15 people have been detained for questioning, and several digital devices and incriminating materials have been recovered

Army's Op 'Akhand Prahar' showcases strength of integrated combat power

The exercise validated the full-spectrum combat readiness of Konark Corps through integrated employment of all arms and services

Jaishankar meets Ukrainian, Saudi counterparts on sidelines of G7 FMM

Jaishankar also held talks with his American counterpart Marco Rubio that largely focused on issues relating to trade and supply chains

Jaishankar attends G7 FMM outreach session, puts forth India's perspective

Jaishankar, in a social media post, said he spoke about the need on both issues to "mitigate dependence, strengthen predictability and build resilience

Jaishankar, Rubio discuss trade ties and supply chain cooperation

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers' conclave in Canada, discussing global conflicts and regional stability

Modi reaffirms support for Bhutan's 13th plan, attends peace festival

PM Modi held talks with Bhutanese leaders, pledging aid for energy, trade, and connectivity, and inaugurated the Kalachakra ceremony at the Global Peace Prayer Festival

Assam's new military station to boost security, intelligence: Experts

Lieutenant General RC Tiwari, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, laid the foundation stone for the facility last week during a visit to forward areas

Putin to visit India on Dec 5 as ties deepen, says Russia-India forum host

Putin is scheduled to visit New Delhi on Dec. 5, and will participate in the plenary session of the Russia-India Forum taking place that week

Democracy key condition for my return to Bangladesh, says Sheikh Hasina

Hasina thanked the Indian government for providing her refuge and said she was immensely grateful to India's government and its people for their kind hospitality

PM Modi meets Bhutan's former king, praises his efforts for bilateral ties

Modi also thanked His Majesty for his wise counsel and guidance in further enhancing the special India-Bhutan friendship, the Ministry of External Affairs said

EAM Jaishankar meets Canadian counterpart Anand, discusses rebuilding ties

Anand, in a post on X, said the two leaders discussed cooperation on trade, energy, security, and people-to-people ties

Prez Murmu arrives in Botswana for 3-day visit; India to get 8 cheetahs

During her three-day visit to Botswana, President Murmu will hold delegation-level talks with President Duma Boko, and both sides are expected to exchange MoUs to boost bilateral cooperation

Delhi blast: Red Fort metro station to remain close on Wednesday as well

The metro station remained shut for commuters on Tuesday as well, following Monday evening's explosion near the Red Fort that killed at least 12 people and left 20 others injured

PM Narendra Modi promises timely completion of India-Bhutan railway links

During his Bhutan visit, PM Modi announced a Rs 4,000-crore credit line for Thimphu's energy sector and promised timely completion of two India-Bhutan rail links approved in September

EAM S Jaishankar to visit Canada on Wednesday to attend G7 meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Canada on Wednesday to participate in the G7 foreign ministers' meeting, in yet another step to normalise bilateral ties.

6 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Personnel belonging to police's District Reserve Guard (DRG) from Bijapur and Dantewada districts and Special Task Force (STF) were involved in the operation