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PM Modi extends greetings on Navy Day, salutes Indian Navy's valour

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended his greetings and warm wishes to all Indian Navy personnel

Spear Corps commander Pendharkar reviews operational preparedness in Assam

GOC Pendharkar interacted with the troops and lauded them for their dedication to duty

US-India talks this week likely to address Bangladesh minorities, China

Donald Lu, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, is slated to visit India to co-lead the US-India East Asia Consultations, focusing on global and regional issues

India votes on resolution calling for withdrawal of Israel from Palestine

The resolution, adopted as orally revised, reiterated its call for the achievement, without delay, of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East

India, UK convene second 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue in Delhi

Key priorities included strengthening economic and trade ties with a focus on the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement

Healthy land key to regional stability: India at UN desertification summit

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said the country promotes eco-friendly lifestyles and the use of traditional knowledge in daily life

India willing to build constructive relationship with B'desh: India envoy

Bangladesh has suspended all activities of its Assistant High Commission in Agartala after the breach of its premises

China's Prez Xi praises Nepal PM Oli's commitment to promote bilateral ties

Oli arrived in Beijing on Monday on a four-day visit to China, his first official visit to that country after assuming office for the fourth time

Bangladesh suspends visa services in Agartala mission over security reasons

Amid escalating tensions between the two countries, Dhaka summoned the Indian envoy posted there to protest against the alleged vandalism of its mission in Tripura

EAM Jaishankar articulates 3 key principles for engagement with China

Jaishankar's detailed statement came weeks after Indian and Chinese militaries completed the disengagement of troops from two last face-off points in eastern Ladakh

Su-30 upgrade to naval crafts: DAC clears Rs 21,772 cr defence proposals

Approvals include ships for the Indian Navy, helicopters for the Indian Coast Guard, and an electronic warfare system for Indian Air Force jets

LeT terrorist involved in October's Gagangir attack killed in Srinagar

Bhat, a category "A" terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, was wanted for his alleged involvement in the October 20 attack near a tunnel construction site in the Gagangir area of Ganderbal

Galwan disrupted decades of LAC peace; next aim de-escalation: Jaishankar

While diplomatic engagement has improved relations, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar emphasised the need for a fair settlement to normalise ties between the nations

India committed to fair boundary settlement with China: EAM Jaishankar

Making a statement in the Lok Sabha, the minister said India-China ties have been abnormal since 2020 when peace and tranquillity in border areas were disturbed due to Chinese actions

US okays $1.2-bn MH-60R helicopter equipment sale to India: Why it matters

Indian Navy commissioned its first squadron of MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopters in March

India looks West for cutting-edge weapons to reduce reliance on Russia

India, the world's biggest importer of weapons, has been buying less and less from Russia. Only 36 per cent of India's arms imports came from Russia last year, down from 76 per cent in 2009

No relief for priest Chinmoy Das, B'desh court to resume hearing on Jan 2

Daily Star Bangladesh reported that the Chattogram court deferred to January 2 the hearing on the bail petition of Chinmoy Krishna Das

Delhi increases security at Bangladesh High Commission after Tripura breach

The Bangladesh High Commission's security was beefed up after protesters allegedly breached the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission premises in Tripura

Writ petition in Bangladesh High Court seeks ban on Indian TV channels

Writ petition filed by lawyer Ekhlas Uddin Bhuiyan seeks a directive under Section 29 of the Cable Television Network Operation Act 2006 to prohibit the broadcast of all Indian TV channels

Iskcon safety advisory: Monks in Bangladesh told to avoid saffron and tilak

Amid rising tensions and violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, Iskcon has advised its monks and followers to practice discretion by avoiding saffron, tilak, and other visible symbols for safety