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Pakistan's 'civilian governments' serve at Army's mercy: India at UN

India "categorically" rejected those remarks, saying the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were, are and will always remain "integral and inalienable" parts of India

IAF chief says long delays in production of fighters 'are going to hurt'

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh added that the Indian Air Force should have a squadron strength of 36-40 until it is increased

IG Defence tests solid rocket motors for indigenous JWALA micro-missile

The successful propulsion tests mark a key step in JWALA's development as a scalable hard-kill counter-UAS interceptor designed to complement electronic and conventional air-defence systems

5 Indians rescued after Kuwait-flagged tanker hit by projectile in Hormuz

The Indian Embassy in Oman coordinated the rescue of five Indian nationals aboard the crude oil tanker MT Kazimah III after it was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

Nothing imminent: USTR Greer on India trade deal; Modi, Trump to talk soon

Greer also said President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have another phone call 'very soon' to assess the progress on the trade deal

Datanomics: Private companies gaining ground in defence tender wins

Private defence firms are gaining ground in government tenders, with their share of tender value rising to 56 per cent in 2026 from 3 per cent in 2019

Dangerous path: MEA cautions Indians against joining Russian armed forces

The MEA has repeatedly cautioned Indian nationals against joining the Russian armed forces, warning them of the dangers involved and urging them not to fall for unverified job offers abroad

PM Modi, Trump discuss bilateral cooperation, global peace and security

Both reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to maintain close engagement to deepen cooperation for the benefit both countries

Five Pakistanis held as Coast Guard seizes 526 kg drugs in Arabian Sea

Five Pakistani nationals were apprehended after a sea-air surveillance operation west of Lakshadweep; the contraband is estimated to be worth over ₹3,000 crore

Major food crisis coming for Global South, says EAM S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister says trade negotiations created bumps in India-US ties, while Washington's approach to terrorism and mobility also affected the relationship

India-China ties 'better' today than a couple of years ago: EAM Jaishankar

Following the 2020 border standoff between India and China, all normal contacts between the two nations had come to a halt

Trade agreement can contribute to 'better' India-US ties, says Jaishankar

India and the US had in February announced the finalisation of the framework for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement

India-Qatar bilateral investment treaty may get a push at Doha meet

The bilateral meeting is likely to give a fillip to the treaty negotiations, although talks are not necessarily expected to conclude, said a person aware of the matter

Piyush Goyal to visit US for G20 meet, hold talks on interim trade deal

The G20 Trade Ministerial is scheduled in Milwaukee (Wisconsin) for Wednesday and Thursday. Goyal will also visit Chicago and New York.

UAE likely to pour in another $25 billion in India, says Piyush Goyal

The two countries are looking to deepen cooperation in ports, shipping, energy, space and logistics, with the UAE targeting $100 billion in investments in India

Indian delegation reaches Islamabad for three-day SCO coordinators' meet

National coordinators will discuss activities under Pakistan's SCO chairmanship and preparations for upcoming meetings ahead of the leaders' summit in August 2027

DRDO, CSIR to develop lightweight bulletproof glass for armoured vehicles

DRDO and CSIR-CGCRI are developing indigenous bulletproof glass for armoured vehicles that could cut transparent armour weight and thickness by up to 50 per cent

Russia-Europe balancing act ahead for India as Modi lines up Dec visits

India faces a delicate diplomatic balancing act as Modi plans visits to Western countries and Russia amid shifting global ties

India, WFP discuss challenges to humanitarian efforts on UNGA sidelines

MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George met WFP Acting Executive Director Carl Skau and discussed the evolving global landscape and challenges facing humanitarian efforts

Nations should shape own AI ecosystems, says EAM Jaishankar at UNGA

Jaishankar said countries should shape their own AI ecosystems in line with national priorities, with AI forming part of India's Global South partnerships