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Delhi on high alert ahead of Russian President Putin's India visit

Putin is scheduled to arrive in Delhi on December 4 for two-day visit

Russia expects India's reduced oil imports to recover soon despite US curbs

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia remains an important supplier of energy to India and called for the set-up of trade mechanisms that cannot be affected by third countries

Navy threat of offensive action key to Pak's ceasefire plea: Vice Admiral

Addressing the media ahead of the Navy Day, Vice Admiral Swaminathan, who heads the Western Naval Command, said Operation Sindoor saw an unprecedented mobilisation of more than 30 ships and submarines

India's economic rise will be shaped 'at, from and by the sea': Navy chief

Emphasising the scale of global ocean-based commerce, the Navy chief noted that maritime trade has grown more than fivefold in recent decades, reaching 12.3 billion tonnes in 2023

Govt rejects reports of airspace denial to Pak for Sri Lanka aid flight

The official request for overflight was submitted by Pakistan at around 1300 hours (Indian time) on Monday seeking permission to fly over Indian airspace

DRDO to streamline start-up engagement for stronger defence R&D: MoD

DRDO test facilities opened to industry and related standard operating procedures formulated

EAM Jaishankar underlines India's commitment to full BWC implementation

Jaishankar highlighted in his remarks that they strive to modernise the BWC, the Global South must take ownership--preparing wisely for future challenges

Last batch of stranded Indians in Sri Lanka evacuated under Op Sagar Bandhu

India has launched 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to aid Sri Lanka following the devastation triggered by Cyclone Ditwah

Exercise Ajeya Warrior shows India-UK defence ties: British High Commission

Continuing the trend of increasing complexity and interoperability, the exercise this time focused on conducting peace-enforcing operations in a counter-terrorism environment

Operation Sindoor still ongoing, says Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi

Responding to questions on India's aircraft carrier plans, the Navy Chief highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong carrier fleet

Hasina's extradition issue 'alone' won't deter ties with India: Bangladesh

The interim government's Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain made the remarks while talking to diplomatic reporters based in Dhaka

India helps Sri Lanka as death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah crosses 330

A whopping 9,68,304 people from 2,66,114 families were affected by the extreme weather, DMC said

Operation Sagar Bandhu: IAF delivers aid, INS Sukanya heads to Sri Lanka

Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, the first tranche of relief material was handed out after the consignments were transported by INS Vikrant and frontline ship INS Udaigiri

Politics increasingly trumps economics in present era: Jaishankar

He also said that China has long played by its own rules, and is doing so even now

INS Vikrant to take centrestage at Navy Day celebrations on Dec 3 in Kerala

President Droupadi Murmu will attend the event as the chief guest

Op Sagar Bandhu: IAF delivers first relief supplies to flood-hit Sri Lanka

The relief came as Sri Lankan authorities warned of an unprecedented disaster situation in the Western Province from Friday night due to rising water levels in the Kelani and Attanagalu rivers

Russia to ratify key military pact with India ahead of Putin's state visit

The RELOS agreement aims to streamline coordination for joint military exercises, disaster relief and other operations

Raft of agreements may be signed during Putin's India visit next week

Both nations look to deepen defence cooperation, and expand trade ties in 'national currencies'

Will seek 2x normal growth in FY27 military modernisation budget: Def Secy

India may seek a 20% rise in defence modernisation spending next year as the MoD pushes for faster upgrades, stronger exports, and stricter accountability across domestic and foreign defence suppliers

India inks helicopter support agreements worth ₹7,995 crore with US

The Ministry of Defence said developing these facilities within the country would strengthen capabilities in the long run and lessen reliance on the US for such support