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India's Russian oil imports up 3.3% in Oct from Sep, shows trade data

India, the world's third biggest oil importer and consumer, has been gorging on Russian oil

Under China's glare, Pakistan launches Balochistan offensive to save CPEC

Facing China's mounting demands for better security after attacks on its citizens and CPEC delays, Pakistan is under intense pressure to safeguard Beijing's interests

Indian Navy demonstrates tactical response at Sea Vigil-24 in Kolkata

According to an official release, the exercise, conducted with precision by security forces, highlighted inter-agency collaboration and rapid operational readiness in countering evolving threats

India always advocated, practiced dialogue for resolving issues: Rajnath

During the meeting, Singh underscored India's commitment to dialogue in resolving complex issues and emphasised that India firmly believes in constructive engagement

COAS Gen Dwivedi discusses importance of digitised and automated systems

Gen Dwivedi highlighted the recent developmental projects and initiatives to bolster own preparedness and also emphasised on the key focus areas of the Indian Army

PM Modi meets Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell; discusses cooperation, ties

Discussions focused on development cooperation in areas such as education, ICT, healthcare, food security, cricket, capacity building, and sustainable development

PM Modi meets Antigua and Barbuda PM Browne at India-CARICOM summit

The leaders exchanged views on issues of trade & investment, capacity building for SIDS, and climate change action

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Trinidad and Tobago PM Keith Rowley

PM Modi also commended PM Rowley for adopting UPI platforms and welcomed the signing of MoU relating to agro and food processing

CDS Chauhan advocates 'data-driven', 'integrated warfare' for military

The CDS also stressed the need for joint structures for ISR, logistics, and air defence networks, which have developed independently but now require integration across the Army, Navy, and Air Force

Smear campaign: MEA rejects new Canadian media report on Nijjar killing

Smear campaigns like this only further damage our already strained ties, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said

India will establish 'Jan Aushadhi Kendras' in Guyana, says PM Modi

Expressing gratitude to Guyana's President Irfaan Ali for the warm welcome, Prime Minister Modi acknowledged his personal connection to Guyana, having visited 24 years ago as a regular citizen

Need to focus on cooperation, not conflict: Rajnath tells Chinese minister

Emphasises confidence building between India and China through de-escalation

Eager to deepen cooperation with Caribbean nations across sectors: PM Modi

PM Modi, who arrived in Guyana on Wednesday, is the first visit by an Indian head of the state in more than 50 years

India, China agree to rebuild mutual trust in defence ministers meet

The two defence ministers met in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, weeks after Indian and Chinese militaries completed disengagement of troops from two last face-off points in eastern Ladakh

Rajnath Singh meets Chinese counterpart Jun after border disengagement

The meeting came weeks after India and China completed their disengagement exercise in Demchok and Depsang late last month

Israel insists on right to act against Hezbollah in any deal to end fight

Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement Wednesday that the condition for any political settlement in Lebanon is the preservation of the intelligence capability

India tests hypersonic missile: Similar US, China, Russia weapons explained

Has India's first hypersonic missile test brought it on par with the capabilities of the US, China, and Russia? Discover the answer here

Army chief lands in Nepal; to receive Honorary General rank from President

Gen Dwivedi, who is leading a five-member delegation, was warmly received by Maj Gen Madhukar Singh Karki on behalf of Nepal Army chief Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel upon his arrival

India, Australia firm up clean energy partnership; pushing mega trade pact

Both sides are keen to build on the momentum created by the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) which was signed in 2022

Rajnath Singh lands in Laos to attend Asean defence ministers meet

Among the many key features of the event, the meeting between Indian Defence Minister with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun on the sidelines of the summit is an important event