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Taiwan records 4 Chinese aircraft sorties, 7 vessels around territory

As per the MND, two out of four sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ

Indian mobile hospital treats over 2,200 cyclone-hit people in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and severe infrastructure collapse triggered by the cyclone, leaving several districts isolated

Trump security plan urges improved India ties, continued Quad cooperation

Released last week, President Trump's security strategy calls for working with India to secure the Indo-Pacific, the South China Sea, and US interests in the Western Hemisphere

Army deploys 3D concrete printing for faster construction of bunkers, posts

The capability, already proven in other operational areas earlier has been effectively employed by the Trishakti Corps in the Himalayan state

Quad calls for bringing perpetrators of Delhi's Red Fort blast to justice

The Quad, which comprises India, the US, Australia and Japan, also unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms including cross-border terrorism

India, US seek additional punitive measures against LeT, JeM, their backers

The two sides also called for additional designations of ISIS and al-Qa'ida affiliates. These terror groups were designated by the UN and they have already been facing various punitive actions

India-Russia ties among steadiest globally: Jaishankar after Putin's visit

In an interactive session, he also disagreed with views that Putin's visit could complicate India's negotiations with the US on a bilateral trade agreement

Putin's India visit 'result of Trump's gross incompetence': Ex-US official

Michael Rubin further said that the US is being "hypocritical" by "lecturing" India on its purchase of discounted oil from Russia, as Washington itself is involved in trade with Moscow

President Putin invites PM Modi to Russia in 2026 for next annual summit

As per the Joint Statement issued after the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, the two Leaders welcomed the opening of two Consulates General of India in Yekaterinburg and Kazan

DRDO hands over seven indigenous defence technologies to armed forces

Each of these technologies or products has been designed, developed and "extensively tested" by the Indian industry with close collaboration and guidance of DRDO's domain experts and the tri-services

Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin chart path to $100 billion trade in 5 years

Deals on labour mobility, plan for 2nd Russia-backed N-plant

India seen as 'reorienting' bilateral defence relations with Russia

Both sides agreed to encourage joint manufacturing in India of spare parts, components, aggregates and other products for the maintenance of Russian-origin arms and equipment

India-Russia bilateral trade could hit $100 billion before 2030: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said India and Russia could meet the $100 billion trade target well before 2030, citing trust and scope for cooperation in EVs, healthcare and auto components

US calls for stronger ties with India to bolster Indo-Pacific security

The White House's new national security strategy urges deeper ties with India to reinforce Indo-Pacific stability, citing the region's rising economic weight

Putin India Visit HIGHLIGHTS: India, Russia sign Vision 2030 document to boost economic ties

Putin India Visit HIGHLIGHTS: Get all the information on Vladimir Putin's India visit, from his arrival and dinner with PM Modi to key talks on trade, defence, economy and global security

Russian President Putin accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Following the ceremonial welcome, Putin visited Raj Ghat and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the memorial

India not neutral, but on side of peace: PM Modi to Putin on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is visiting India for the first time in four years, responded that Moscow remains engaged in efforts to find a 'peaceful resolution' to the situation in Ukraine

PM Modi not someone who succumbs to pressure easily, says Putin

Praising his resolute outlook, the Russian President further added that the Indian PM does not succumb to pressure from any country, including the US

Putin questions US pressure on India over Russian oil purchases

Putin's first visit to India in four years aims to increase sales of Russian oil, missile systems and fighter jets and widen business links beyond energy and defence equipment

'Druzhba Dosti' flag flutters as PM Modi greets President Putin on tarmac

Putin arrived in New Delhi to a rare tarmac welcome from PM Modi as the two leaders prepare for a high-stakes summit on defence, trade, technology and future cooperation