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Doval holds talks with Chinese foreign minister on bilateral ties, border

Doval, who is heading the Indian delegation, arrived here on Tuesday to take part in the 23rd round of the Special Representatives' talks being held after a gap of five years

Prez Xi stressed improving ties during meeting with PM Modi: Chinese FM

Chinese Foreign Minister added that Beijing is working with New Delhi to find the right and bright path for big, neighbouring countries to live in harmony and develop side by side

Bhutan king, Assam CM discuss promotion of regional economic development

Sarma assured the Bhutanese leadership of the Assam government's steadfast commitment and cooperation to bolstering trade infrastructure along the India-Bhutan border in Assam

Doval reaches Beijing to attend India-China special representatives' talks

Doval will hold the 23rd round of the Special Representatives' (SR) talks with his Chinese counterpart and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and is expected to discuss a range of issues to rebuild ties

IAF squadron shortage being addressed by multi-pronged approach: Parl panel

The panel was also informed about the combat capabilities of the homegrown Tejas -- a single-engine, fourth-generation, multi-role, light combat aircraft (LCA)

Over 700 business leaders participate in India-Russia Dialogue in Moscow

The forum also focused on increasing bilateral trade and fostering cultural exchanges

Indonesia seeks defence tech collaboration with India to boost ties

Discussions were held on the expanding India-Indonesia defence relations with a focus on measures to further consolidate maritime cooperation, including operational engagements and joint training

Cong MPs show solidarity with Bangladesh minorities via handbag messages

Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour on Monday, Priyanka Gandhi had sought the government's support for those who are in pain because of the attacks in Bangladesh

'India didn't defeat Pak': Bangladesh leaders react to Modi's 1971 war post

On Vijay Diwas, PM Modi honoured Indian soldiers whose sacrifices secured victory against Pakistan in the 1971 war, leading to the liberation of Bangladesh

China ready to enhance trust with India at border talks: Foreign Ministry

Wang and Doval are set to meet in Beijing on Wednesday in a resumption of talks under their special representatives dialogue mechanism since deadly border clashes soured ties four years ago

Bomb hidden in electric scooter kills senior Russian nuclear forces general

Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the chief of Russia's Troops of Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defence, was killed on Tuesday outside a Moscow apartment building

How Priyanka Gandhi's Palestine bag reignited Israel-Gaza debate in India

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra faces criticism and praise after carrying a Palestine bag, sparking renewed discussions on the Israel-Gaza conflict

Decoding row over relocation of 1971 Surrender pic from Army Chief's lounge

The iconic painting depicting the surrender of the Pakistani Army chief after the 1971 war was relocated from the Indian Army Chief's lounge. Here's explaining the row over the issue

Japan, India startups to study laser satellites to combat space debris

Tokyo-based Orbital Lasers and Indian robotics company InspeCity said they would study business opportunities for in-space services

Norway-India ties at their very best and growing: Norwegian envoy Stener

Norwegian Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener expressed support for the 10-point peace plan and said that India is contributing towards conflict resolution just like Norway

President Murmu discusses long-standing ties with Sri Lankan counterpart

Terming it a "meaningful meeting," Dissanayake said that their discussions on Monday focussed on regional security and mutual cooperation

Amit Shah asks forces to coordinate to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was speaking while chairing a review meeting to assess Left Wing Extremism (LWE) situation in Chhattisgarh

NSA Doval, China's Wang Yi to discuss solutions to boundary question on Wed

NSA Doval is India's Special Representative on the India-China boundary question and Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee

India to continue backing Sri Lanka's sustainable economic growth: Murmu

President Murmu said that as a close and trusted partner, India would continue to support the Sri Lankan government's efforts for the sustainable economic development of Sri Lanka

Won't permit Sri Lankan territory to be used against India: Prez Disanayaka

Disanayaka, on a three-day visit to India, held wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Modi that saw both sides deciding to soon conclude a defence cooperation agreement