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MEA trashes Pakistan's claims of Indian link to Islamabad mosque bombing

At least 31 people were killed and 169 others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a Shia mosque during Friday prayers in Islamabad

IAF to have free hand to integrate weapons on 114 new Rafales: Sources

Additional Rafales to be of a vastly improved standard over 2016 jets

India successfully tests fires nuclear-capable, 3K-km range Agni-3 missile

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-3 ballistic missile with a strike range of over 3,000 km as part of a routine user training exercise

India-EU free trade deal a game changer for partnership, says Jaishankar

The remarks come a week after the landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union was finalised and signed, as negotiations concluded on January 27

Critical mineral cooperation with US advancing rapidly: Jaishankar

EAM S Jaishankar said the India-US trade deal is close to completion, marking a new phase in bilateral ties, as his Washington visit advanced cooperation on trade, energy and critical minerals

Tejas Mk1As unlikely to come with full capabilities by March: Sources

Defence sources say HAL has sought relaxation of certain IAF requirements to meet the previously agreed March 2026 deadline for the start of deliveries

Swan Defence gets export order from Oman for naval training vessel

The vessel will be equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation system, advanced communication suites and a deck capable of supporting helicopter operations

Tejas Mk1A completes weapons trials; five jets ready for delivery to IAF

HAL missed the original February 2024 deadline to begin deliveries

India-US trade deal: NSA Doval did not meet US State Secy Rubio, says MEA

MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed a report that claimed Ajit Doval met Marco Rubio, saying no such meeting or no such visit has taken place

Uttar Pradesh govt to expand ambit of defence manufacturing corridor

With investor interest surging, Uttar Pradesh plans to expand its Defence Industrial Corridor beyond six nodes to accommodate new defence manufacturing projects

India aids US in drug trafficking crackdown; 200 illegal websites shut down

The DEA said it is working closely with Indian law enforcement agencies to identify and dismantle such criminal networks at their source

India told Washington it wouldn't be bullied as trade talks resumed

India's national security adviser told US officials New Delhi would wait out Trump's term, even as it quietly worked to ease tensions and restart trade talks after months of tariffs and public insults

India remains a trusted partner, productive path ahead: Canadian minister

Referring to Canadian PM Mark Carney's proposed visit to India in March, Sawhney said it would offer an important opportunity to strengthen trade ties and identify new areas of economic cooperation

EAM meets Canadian, Peruvian counterparts at Critical Minerals Ministerial

Jaishankar's meetings come amid the Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington DC, during which the EAM called for structured international cooperation to "de-risk" critical mineral supply chains

PM Modi to visit Malaysia on Feb 7-8; to discuss trade, defence ties

PM Modi's Malaysia visit will review trade, defence and tech ties, and chart the future course of the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Jaishankar, Rubio mull framework for critical minerals exploration

EAM S Jaishankar meets top US leaders in Washington as India and the US welcome a new trade deal and push cooperation on critical minerals, energy and supply chains

Sergio Gor key in India-US ties, has access to Trump: Ex-intel officer

Ex-US Marine intel officer Newsham said that Gor had a lot of vested power, and chose to come to India because he likes the country

HAL won't build AMCA; competition between Tata, L&T and Kalyani now: Source

Final decision on developer and builder of India's first stealth fighter prototypes due in about a month at the soonest

Jaishankar, Rubio commit to strengthening ties via Quad, welcome trade deal

Jaishankar met with Rubio as part of an ongoing three-day visit to the United States, during which he is participating in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial on February 4

Confident of realising 'vast' opportunities with US: EAM Jaishankar

India welcomes the India-US trade deal as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio, but New Delhi remains cautious on US-Pak ties, visas and Quad plans