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CCS clears Rs 10,000 cr Pinaka rocket deal; Solar, MIL to manufacture

The DRDO is already in the advanced stages of making a 120 km strike version of the Pinaka rockets and is expected to carry out its first test in the next financial year

Seattle consulate hosts forum to highlight India investment opportunities

A day earlier, the Indian Consulate in Seattle had hosted a special reception at the Bell Harbour Conference Centre to commemorate India's 76th Republic Day on Sunday

Will seek to scrap 'uneven agreements' with India: Bangladesh home adviser

He said the Bangladeshi side would seek to cancel some uneven agreements related to border management alongside and discuss other related issues

Aero India 2025: Russian stealth jet Su-57 confirmed, US F-35 uncertain

Russia's Su-57 fighter will be showcased in India for the first time at Aero India's 15th edition, coinciding with India's development of its fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft

Leaked UK report flags Hindu nationalism, Khalistani extremism as 'threats'

A leaked UK Home document report lists Hindu nationalism and Khalistani extremism as among nine identified threats, citing concerns over violence, radicalisation, and rising nationalist sentiments

9 Indians killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia; MEA condoles deaths

The Indian consulate in Jeddah has assured full support to the victims' families and is coordinating with local authorities

UK report highlights pro-Khalistan, Hindu nationalist extremism as threats

UK Home Office Security Minister Dan Jarvis told the UK's House on Tuesday that it was not entirely clear which version of the report was leaked, stressed that its claims did not represent gov policy

China expanding military infra along LAC despite Oct pact, diplomatic talks

The expansion of Chinese infrastructure, including new roads, bridges, helipads, and gun positions, reportedly follows a similar pattern across all three sectors of the LAC

MEA rejects Canada's 'interference' claim, accuses Trudeau govt of meddling

The Ministry of External Affairs has outrightly rejected these claims, countering that Canada has been persistently interfering in India's internal affairs

Canada inquiry finds no 'traitors' in Parl, warns against disinformation

Distinguishing what is false is becoming increasingly difficult and the consequences are extraordinarily harmful

MEA rejects Canadian Commission's insinuations on interference in elections

It is in fact Canada which has been consistently interfering in India's internal affairs said MEA

US President Trump calls for 'fair' trade ties with 'tariff maker' India

Says Modi likely to travel to US in February

US allies across regions suffer as Trump brings all foreign aid to a halt

The Trump administration says it ordered the foreign aid pause to give it time to decide which of the thousands of humanitarian, development and security programs will keep getting money from the US

US temporarily suspends foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation

This move has instantly stopped a number of important United States Agency For International Development (USAID) projects in Pakistan, including the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP)

Sri Lanka to renegotiate wind power purchase pact with Adani Green Energy

The previous government's decision to sign a 20-year power purchase agreement for the 484MW wind plants at 8.2 cents US was disputed as local bidders had offered lower unit prices

China claims first 'radar' enabling submarines to destroy high-flying jets

China's 'deep-sea radar' could potentially shift its submarines from being targets to becoming hunters in anti-submarine warfare

DeepSeek AI to fighter jets: How China is one-upping western dominance

With groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge military technology, the Asian giant is challenging long-standing Western dominance in innovation and defence

5 Indian fishermen injured in firing by Sri Lankan Navy, MEA summons envoy

The acting high commissioner of the island nation in New Delhi was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and a strong protest was lodged with the top diplomat

West Asia a region crucial to India's strategic interests: EAM Jaishankar

Addressing the inaugural session of Raisina Middle East here, Jaishankar said the Middle East region, which India calls West Asia, is crucial to India's strategic interests

DeepSeek: Has China won 'AI war' against the US or just the first battle?

Chinese tech leaders have lauded DeepSeek's disruptive potential, with one reportedly stating that China should have confidence in 'eventually winning the AI war with the US'