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India in talks with US to buy combat vehicles, seal jet engine deal

Modi is preparing additional tariff cuts ahead of his meeting with Trump that could boost American exports to India and avoid a potential trade war, government officials said

Diplomacy in chains? US deportation flight sends a message to India

India's cooperation shows it wants to shake off the label of being a major source of illegal immigration to the US

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus assures BNP to hold elections by December

Alamgir along with party standing committee members Salahuddin Ahmed and Major (retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed joined the one and a half hours meeting with the Chief Adviser

Indian restaurants among targets in UK crackdown on illegal migrants

The new legislation aims to smash the criminal gangs that Prime Minister Keir Starmer-led administration says undermines border security

PM Modi arrives in France to attend AI summit, hold talks with Macron

Modi and Macron will visit Cadarache, the site of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), a high-science project

France in advanced talks to buy India's 'Pinaka' rocket launcher system

India is the world's biggest arms importer, but has been trying to boost local production to meet its defence requirements and has been steadily raising its defence exports

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral defence talks with Tanzania, Zambia, Algeria

Both sides also agreed to expedite the finalisation of Terms of Reference for institutionalising a Joint Defence Cooperation Committee

UK, India strengthen defence ties with key agreements at Aero India 2025

This contract marks a significant step forward in UK-India defence cooperation, particularly in the critical area of air defence, the Commission added

India, Israel to discuss ways to promote trade, investments in Feb 11 meet

India-Israel Business Forum meeting will focus on expanding trade relationships, fostering cross-sector collaborations, and identifying investment opportunities

Tap our defence ecosystem to meet global challenges: Rajnath to CEOs

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was speaking at the CEOs Roundtable, which he chaired as part of Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru and was attended by over 100 domestic and foreign CEOs

HAL renames Hindustan Jet Trainer HJT-36 as 'Yashas' after modifications

The stepped up rear cockpit with drooped nose provides excellent all-around vision and enhanced situational awareness with state-of-the-art glass cockpit with MFDs

Bangladesh foreign advisor likely to meet EAM Jaishankar in Muscat: Report

Bangladesh may use this meeting to convey a message to prevent further strains in bilateral relations between the two countries

US visit to build on progress achieved in Donald Trump's 1st term: PM Modi

In a departure statement ahead of his trip to France and the US, PM Modi highlighted that the visit would help shape an agenda to further strengthen India-US ties

Rajnath Singh calls Aero India 2025 a Maha Kumbh of research & innovation

Aero India 2025: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India continues to be a beacon of peace and prosperity despite geopolitical turbulence

Govt in talks with US to buy combat vehicles, seal fighter jet engine deal

India and the United States have been in protracted talks over the co-production of Stryker combat vehicles made by General Dynamics and also used by the US Army

Trade, energy imports in focus as PM Modi to meet Trump during key US visit

PM Modi's US visit takes on added significance as Donald Trump plans to introduce reciprocal tariffs, with an announcement expected just before the Indian PM's arrival in Washington DC

Security forces recover 25 weapons, apprehend 8 cadres in Manipur

The operations were conducted in Kakching, Thoubal, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, Imphal East, and Chandel districts

Govt expects stable delivery of GE-powered fighter jets next fiscal year

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) would have the capacity to hand over 16 to 24 aircraft in the fiscal year that starts in April following stable delivery of the engine

Ex Winged Raider: Army conducts joint airborne ops training with Air Force

The training provided a valuable opportunity for troops to hone their expertise in operations, essential for rapid deployment and mission readiness

PM Modi to meet Trump with planned tariff cuts to avoid risk of trade-war

Modi's trip to the US on February 12 and 13 comes as Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries, a move aimed at reshaping global trade relationships in favour of United States