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China to be India's main long-term competitor, says ex-Army chief Naravane

Former Army chief General Manoj Naravane said Pakistan remains an immediate security concern due to terrorism, but China will be India's principal long-term competitor

India and Singapore ink pacts to strengthen ties in key sectors

India and Singapore on Thursday signed agreements to strengthen bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and broadcasting as well as maritime heritage and food safety, the Finance Ministry said.

India, Japan deepen strategic ties with maritime security cooperation deal

Defence ministers sign a bilateral deal on maritime security cooperation, with an eye on the Indo-Pacific region

India visit unlikely without mutual trust, says adviser to B'desh PM

Earlier, Indian High Commissioner said that PM Modi has conveyed that the two leaders need to meet and that he wants his Bangladeshi counterpart Rahman's proposed visit to India to be "memorable".

Singapore PM meets Indian ministers, discusses ways to boost bilateral ties

The leaders discussed strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on advanced manufacturing, digitalisation, sustainability, and connectivity

Unauthorised structures outside Pak High Commission in Delhi demolished

Authorities removed structures and barricades found beyond the mission's approved boundary, including queue-management installations near its visa section

India warns against using UNSC membership to 'legitimise' terrorists

India called for greater transparency and objectivity in listing and delisting terrorists under UN sanctions regimes, saying the Council must not serve narrow political interests

Mumbai 26/11 case: In absentia trial process begins against Hafiz Saeed

MEA said that India will continue to take all necessary measures to counter terrorism, and urged the global community to recognise the gravity of terror attacks and strengthen collective action

Bangladesh seeks faster business visas, balanced economic ties with India

Dhaka urged New Delhi to speed up business visas and address non-tariff barriers, procedural delays and infrastructure constraints to deepen bilateral trade and investment

Bangladesh seeks guarantee clause in renewed Ganges water treaty with India

Water-sharing has remained a key issue in bilateral ties between New Delhi and Dhaka

India reiterates support for negotiated 2-state solution in Palestine: MEA

Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs)is on an official visit to Egypt, Palestine and Lebanon from August 16-21

Su-30MKI, T-90 parts among ₹3,000-cr defence items to be indigenised

MoD's sixth Positive Indigenisation List bars import of 405 'strategically important items' from a specified date

India, US must address friction points, says Ambassador Sergio Gor

Gor said that the US embassy in India topped the list among US embassies worldwide in attracting over $20 billion in investment

India, US must address friction, work on predictable taxation: Sergio Gor

Gor stressed the need for candid, trust-based engagements on export controls and rock-solid intellectual property protections to give innovators confidence to invest, create and scale without fear

B'desh does not want ties with India to deteriorate over Teesta: Minister

Bangladesh's water resources minister urged India to consider Dhaka's interests as it pushes for a long-term Teesta water-sharing agreement

Bangladesh seeks 'propitious environment' for PM Rahman's India visit

The development comes amid uncertainties over Rahman's visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit on September 12-13

Australian regional leader to visit India; trade, investment ties in focus

New South Wales Premier Minns will undertake an official visit to New Delhi and Mumbai from August 31 to September 3

PM Modi sets sights on global leadership in advanced defence technology

The Prime Minister called for greater capabilities in hypersonic technology, drones and counter-drone systems, adding that India must emerge as a global supplier of advanced military equipment

MEA stresses need for respect as Congress leader's Meloni jibe sparks row

EAM spokesperson said, "We have strong ties with Italy...It is important that as part of diplomatic practice that we strengthen our ties keeping in mind being respectful of each other"

Defence projects worth over ₹8.75 trn approved in last 1 yr: Rajnath Singh

Singh also said that India has emerged as a major power in global defence manufacturing, with exports of military hardware surging to Rs 38,424 crore in 2025-26