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Dinner with PM Modi to state banquet: Putin's agenda during India visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4-5, starting with a private dinner with PM Modi, followed by bilateral talks, business meetings and a state banquet

Govt sends mobile hospital, medical personnel to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and severe infrastructure collapse, leaving several districts isolated and severely straining the country's disaster-response capacity

Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit tests India's US-Russia balancing act

The Russian leader is eager to show that Moscow still has strong relationships that matter beyond the West - and large markets it can trade with

Aim to elevate cooperation with India: Putin ahead of visit to New Delhi

Putin's remarks come ahead of his visit to India from December 4-5 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India in talks with Israeli firm for world's 1st computerised rifle system

The Arbel system employs advanced sensors, real-time ballistic computation and target-acquisition capabilities to help soldiers achieve greater hit probability

Putin visit: India, Russia to discuss Su-57 stealth jets, more S-400 units

Russia's share in India's arms imports has halved over 15 years, though it remains the country's largest supplier

To bridge trade gap, India and Russia may cut duties, ease barriers

Russia eyes mobility pact, duty cuts and sanctions-proof oil trade; major defence deals unlikely at annual summit

India to induct nuclear-powered submarine soon: Navy chief Dinesh Tripathi

An updated version of the country's maritime doctrine is unveiled

India signs up to procure more Heron MK-II drones after Operation Sindoor

In September, the defence ministry issued the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the acquisition of 87 MALE drones, with a focus on an indigenous Make in India programme that allows foreign collaboration

Delhi on high alert ahead of Russian President Putin's India visit

Putin is scheduled to arrive in Delhi on December 4 for two-day visit

Russia expects India's reduced oil imports to recover soon despite US curbs

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia remains an important supplier of energy to India and called for the set-up of trade mechanisms that cannot be affected by third countries

Navy threat of offensive action key to Pak's ceasefire plea: Vice Admiral

Addressing the media ahead of the Navy Day, Vice Admiral Swaminathan, who heads the Western Naval Command, said Operation Sindoor saw an unprecedented mobilisation of more than 30 ships and submarines

India's economic rise will be shaped 'at, from and by the sea': Navy chief

Emphasising the scale of global ocean-based commerce, the Navy chief noted that maritime trade has grown more than fivefold in recent decades, reaching 12.3 billion tonnes in 2023

Govt rejects reports of airspace denial to Pak for Sri Lanka aid flight

The official request for overflight was submitted by Pakistan at around 1300 hours (Indian time) on Monday seeking permission to fly over Indian airspace

DRDO to streamline start-up engagement for stronger defence R&D: MoD

DRDO test facilities opened to industry and related standard operating procedures formulated

EAM Jaishankar underlines India's commitment to full BWC implementation

Jaishankar highlighted in his remarks that they strive to modernise the BWC, the Global South must take ownership--preparing wisely for future challenges

Last batch of stranded Indians in Sri Lanka evacuated under Op Sagar Bandhu

India has launched 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to aid Sri Lanka following the devastation triggered by Cyclone Ditwah

Exercise Ajeya Warrior shows India-UK defence ties: British High Commission

Continuing the trend of increasing complexity and interoperability, the exercise this time focused on conducting peace-enforcing operations in a counter-terrorism environment

Operation Sindoor still ongoing, says Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi

Responding to questions on India's aircraft carrier plans, the Navy Chief highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong carrier fleet

Hasina's extradition issue 'alone' won't deter ties with India: Bangladesh

The interim government's Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain made the remarks while talking to diplomatic reporters based in Dhaka