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23 Indian crew members rescued from burning LPG tanker off Yemen coast

The Cameroon-flagged MV Falcon, which was sailing southeast of the port of Aden, Yemen, with destination Djibouti, caught fire after an explosion onboard

India-US trade talks cordial; farmers, MSME interests protected: Goyal

The Indian official team, headed by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, was in Washington this week to hold trade talks with their US counterparts

Every inch of Pakistan's territory within BrahMos range: Rajnath Singh

BrahMos Aerospace has successfully produced the first batch of the missile system from its new integration and test facility in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, an official statement said

Army's northern command sets new level of readiness in multi-domain warfare

During the exercise, troops deployed in the forward areas practised in situations like cyber intrusion, spectrum saturation, electronic jamming, spoofing, and cognitive attacks

Rajnath, Yogi flag off first batch of Lucknow-made BrahMos missiles

BrahMos Aerospace, the manufacturer of the BrahMos supersonic missile system, has successfully produced the first batch of the missile system from its new integration and test facility in Lucknow

IAF to get first Tejas Mk1A this year; foreign buyers keen: HAL executives

The third Tejas production line was inaugurated in Nashik by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who also witnessed the maiden flight of the first Mk1A jet to roll out from it

Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya meets PM Modi to discuss bilateral ties

Amarasuriya is on a three-day visit to India beginning Thursday, in her first trip to the country India after assuming charge of the top office

India's defence exports hit record ₹25,000 crore, says Rajnath Singh

Singh inaugurated HAL's third production line for the Tejas Mk1A and the second production line for the HTT-40 aircraft

Our aim is to take domestic defence production to 100 per cent: Rajnath

With opening of the new facility for Tejas jets, the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is expected to produce at least 24 LCA aircraft

COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi meets Ethiopian general to boost defence ties

At the UNTCC Chiefs' Conclave on Tuesday, Gen Alemshet Degife, Cdr-in-Chief, Land Force, Ethiopia, noted the current global security threats

3 soldiers injured as terrorists open fire on Army camp in Assam's Tinsukia

The troops on duty retaliated immediately and effectively took caution to avoid collateral damage to civilian houses in the vicinity

Army sets up new NGV logistics hub in Leh to boost high-altitude readiness

This strategic initiative aims to overcome the unique logistics and maintenance challenges of operating modern NGVs in high-altitude areas that can remain inaccessible for up to six months

Datanomics: India, Canada look to reset frosty economic relations

The two countries unveiled a roadmap to bring their relations on track by focusing on trade, investment and people-to-people ties

India casts doubt after Donald Trump claims its Russia oil buy to end

India 'broad-basing and diversifying' its sourcing of energy, says MEA

Rajnath to inaugurate HAL's third Tejas line; annual output to rise to 24

The first Tejas Mk1A produced at the third line is fully assembled and has completed all pre-flight tests, HAL officials said

Not aware of any discussion between PM Modi, Trump on Oct 15: MEA

"To the best of our knowledge, I am not aware of any conversation between PM Modi and President Trump yesterday," Jaiswal told reporters in New Delhi

Our cooperation in line with India's national interest, says Russian envoy

Alipov's comments came shortly after the remarks by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, who emphasised that India's energy policies are shaped entirely by the need to protect consumer interests

Rajnath hails DRDO for developing military combat parachute system

Earlier, the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat free-fall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet

Egyptian foreign minister arrives in Delhi for 1st India-Egypt dialogue

The meeting presents an opportunity for both countries to review the progress made in implementing the India-Egypt Strategic Partnership

Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya arrives in New Delhi on maiden visit

The visit continues the tradition of regular and close engagement between the two countries, strengthening the deep-rooted bonds of friendship