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Page 179 - External Affairs & Defence Security

Defence ministry to sign Rs 10,200 cr Pinaka rocket deal with Solar, MIL

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

Defence ministry to sign Rs 10,200 cr Pinaka rocket deal with Solar, MIL
Updated On : 06 Feb 2025 | 1:05 PM IST

Hands cuffed, legs chained: Deportees share details of US flight to India

Deported Indians claim they were handcuffed and had their legs chained during a US military flight back to Amritsar, describing the experience as humiliating and deeply distressing

Hands cuffed, legs chained: Deportees share details of US flight to India
Updated On : 06 Feb 2025 | 12:31 PM IST

WATCH: US releases video of Indian immigrants chained, handcuffed

The US has deported 104 Indians on a record military flight, reinforcing strict immigration policies as the USBP chief has further warned, 'Cross illegally, and you will be removed'

WATCH: US releases video of Indian immigrants chained, handcuffed
Updated On : 06 Feb 2025 | 12:24 PM IST

Indians entering US via 'Dunki' deported: What is this illegal route?

Trump administration has intensified crackdown on illegal immigration, particularly through the high-risk 'donkey route' that many Indians continue to take in pursuit of the 'American dream'

Indians entering US via 'Dunki' deported: What is this illegal route?
Updated On : 06 Feb 2025 | 11:16 AM IST

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with SCO secy general, discusses India's work

In a post on X, he said, Delighted to meet SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev in Delhi this evening

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with SCO secy general, discusses India's work
Updated On : 06 Feb 2025 | 6:41 AM IST

Bangladeshi protesters storm, destroy former PM Sheikh Hasina's house

The attack was sparked by a speech Hasina planned to give to supporters from exile in neighbouring India

Bangladeshi protesters storm, destroy former PM Sheikh Hasina's house
Updated On : 06 Feb 2025 | 6:40 AM IST

Govt likely to flag deportation by US military aircraft during Modi's visit

Discussions between the two sides will also cover the entire gamut of issues from trade, energy security to increased security cooperation, sources said

Govt likely to flag deportation by US military aircraft during Modi's visit
Updated On : 06 Feb 2025 | 12:20 AM IST

US military plane carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants lands in Amritsar

Opposition parties allege that the deportees were handcuffed and humiliated

US military plane carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants lands in Amritsar
Updated On : 06 Feb 2025 | 12:17 AM IST

Protesters set fire to Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's home

Hasina delivered her address organised by the Awami League's now disbanded student wing Chhatra League and called upon the countrymen to organise a resistance against the current regime

Protesters set fire to Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's home
Updated On : 06 Feb 2025 | 12:03 AM IST

India open to revive US trade deal talks during PM Modi's upcoming visit

Inter-departmental meetings being held to identify key trade-related proposals

India open to revive US trade deal talks during PM Modi's upcoming visit
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 11:47 PM IST

Canada to host summit on boosting economy after Trump tariff threat

Trudeau said the one-day meeting would group leaders in trade, business, public policy, and organized labor to build what he called a long-term prosperity agenda

Canada to host summit on boosting economy after Trump tariff threat
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 10:09 PM IST

First batch of illegal Indian immigrants from US: 25 women and 12 minors

The deportation of 104 undocumented Indian immigrants marks the first large-scale action of its kind by the US under the second term of President Donald Trump

First batch of illegal Indian immigrants from US: 25 women and 12 minors
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 9:00 PM IST

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with UNGA President Yang, discusses UN agenda

Yang arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a four-day visit to India at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with UNGA President Yang, discusses UN agenda
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 6:59 PM IST

Ahead of PM's US visit, govt to review tariff surcharges on over 30 items

In a bid to avoid President Donald Trump's growing tariff actions, India has already reduced average import tariff rates to 11 per cent from 13 per cent on several items in the latest Budget

Ahead of PM's US visit, govt to review tariff surcharges on over 30 items
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 5:36 PM IST

Making all efforts to bring back Hasina from India: Bangladesh home adviser

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants for Hasina and several former Cabinet ministers, advisers, and military and civil officials for crimes against humanity

Making all efforts to bring back Hasina from India: Bangladesh home adviser
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 5:26 PM IST

Amit Shah directs security agencies to boost anti-terrorism efforts in J-K

The meetings were held in the wake of a terror attack in south Kashmir's Kulgam district, in which ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay was killed and his wife and niece were injured

Amit Shah directs security agencies to boost anti-terrorism efforts in J-K
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 4:59 PM IST

US flight carrying 104 deported Indian migrants lands in Amritsar

The deportation comes after US President Donald Trump, who took office last month, intensified efforts to clamp down on illegal immigration

US flight carrying 104 deported Indian migrants lands in Amritsar
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 3:33 PM IST

Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs set to visit India from February 6-7

Egypt's Foreign Minister will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of February 6 and later in the day, call on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs set to visit India from February 6-7
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 2:20 PM IST

When will Rafale M fly from Indian Navy carriers? We may now know the date

The acquisition of French Rafale M naval jets will enable the Indian Navy to operate these aircraft from its two aircraft carriers, INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya

When will Rafale M fly from Indian Navy carriers? We may now know the date
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 1:53 PM IST

J&K Police detain over 500 after retired soldier's killing in Kulgam attack

J&K Police detained over 500, including militants' relatives, after a retired soldier was killed and his wife, niece injured in a militant attack in Kulgam, south Kashmir

J&K Police detain over 500 after retired soldier's killing in Kulgam attack
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 11:23 AM IST