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PLA Air Force constrained by Tibetan plateau, says IAF chief A P Singh

IAF chief A P Singh says high-altitude airfields constrain China's air operations, while India benefits from lower-altitude bases, full payload capacity and faster response times

Building capacity to counter 'collusive threats': IAF chief A P Singh

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh added the Indian Air Force's planning factors in the close China-Pakistan collaboration

Use of terrorism as instrument of statecraft unacceptable: Jaishankar

At an event held here to mark the 75th anniversary of Chinmaya Mission, he underlined the importance of peace, especially amid the ongoing conflicts in the world

IAF chief outlines theatreisation vision, opposes fighter asset split

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has called for a phased, India-specific theatreisation plan, saying centralised control and decentralised execution should preserve air power's flexibility

India condemns attack on church in Jordan that killed 7, injured 34

New Delhi said it stands "firmly" with the government and the "friendly people" of Jordan in "this difficult hour"

Modi, Putin push to expand ties as India-Russia eye $100 bn trade by 2030

Ambassador Vinay Kumar said the two leaders called for stronger cooperation across sectors, as India and Russia work to raise bilateral trade to $100 billion and 2-way investment to $50 bn by 2030

LAC situation disturbed by Chinese Army: Ministry of External Affairs

The MEA says Chinese forces periodically deviate from established patrolling patterns along the LAC, while Congress demands that PM Modi explain the border situation to Parliament

'Political leadership' clear on theatre commands, says defence secretary

In an era where warfare involves multiple domains such as space, cyber, land, sea and air, the integrated theatre commands are needed to safeguard India's interests, Rajesh Kumar Singh said

India-Poland strategic partnership should translate into JVs: Donald Tusk

Strategic partnership between the two countries should translate into joint ventures (JVs), the visiting leader said

India and Poland aim to boost defence ties, double bilateral trade by 2030

Modi and Tusk agreed to deepen defence industrial cooperation and leverage the India-EU trade pact to double bilateral trade from $6.3 billion by 2030, alongside new partnerships

Netanyahu invites Modi, Indian pilot who foiled hijack bid to I-Day event

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu invited Narendra Modi to light a torch alongside Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who helped foil an alleged hijacking attempt, on Israel's Independence Day.

India advises nationals in France to stay alert amid protests, curfews

The Indian embassy in France urged nationals to avoid protest sites and crowded places, follow local authorities' instructions and monitor official updates amid continuing unrest and localised curfews

Rajnath Singh to unveil Land Warfare Doctrine at Army Commanders meet

The three-day Army Commanders' Conference began on Wednesday, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh set to release the Land Warfare Doctrine to prepare the Army for future conflicts.

US State Secy Marco Rubio arrives in Jamnagar to visit Reliance refinery

Rubio is on a three-day visit to India to advance bilateral ties in energy, trade and investment, defence and critical technologies, besides exchanging views on the West Asia crisis

India opposes negative portrayal amid UN experts' concerns over protests

India engages with human rights mechanisms through dialogue, cooperation, but unverified allegations must not be used to portray the country negatively, said MEA Deputy Secretary Barkha Tamrakar

India-US 'pretty close' to signing a different kind of trade deal: Trump

Both US and Indian officials have recently made optimistic comments about the chances of an agreement, which would break a long-running stalemate over trade between Washington and New Delhi

Quad summit to be held on sidelines of Asean meet in Philippines next month

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump and leaders of Australia and Japan are expected to attend the summit during the Asean Summit scheduled for November 16 to 17 in Manila

Matter of 'deep concern': EAM Jaishankar on situation in West Asia

Jaishankar made the remarks during talks with UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as fresh attacks in the Gulf heighten regional tensions

Rubio begins India visit, to hold crucial talks with Jaishankar in Mumbai

Rubio's second India visit this year comes amid persistent friction in bilateral ties

India to host SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum by year-end: Rajnath Singh

Singh made these remarks while addressing the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan