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Admiral Tripathi's visit to US reaffirms growing synergy between 2 navies

The visit, from November 12 to 17, was aimed at further strengthening the India-US maritime partnership and advancing shared strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific

Guam hosts Australia, India, Japan, US forces in Exercise Malabar 2025

This year marks the 29th iteration of the Malabar exercise, which began in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between the United States and India

DRDO, DGA of France ink pact to develop solutions for defence challenges

Under the agreement, the transfer of equipment, know-how and technologies will be available to both countries

India, Israel ink terms of reference to formally launch FTA talks

The TOR was signed by Goyal and Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat

G20 to take up Global South issues as PM Narendra Modi begins visit

New Delhi said the South Africa-hosted G20 Summit will carry forward Global South issues raised during India's 2023 presidency - including disaster risk reduction and climate action

As sanctions on Russian oil loom, India prepares to end its buying spree

India has been snapping up discounted Russian crude for three years, but US sanctions that take effect on Friday are expected to end the lucrative trade

Monitoring China supplying submarines, ships to Pak: Navy vice chief

The Indian Navy is working towards strengthening the country's defence systems, particularly anti-submarine warfare, he said

US approves sale of Javelin Missile, Excalibur Projectiles worth $92.8 mn

Under the agreement, the US will provide 100 FGM-148 Javelin missiles, one Javelin missile for testing, 25 Javelin launcher units, and 216 M982A1 Excalibur artillery shells

PM Modi to visit Johannesburg for G20 Summit from November 21 to 23: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Johannesburg for the 20th G20 Leaders' Summit, where he will outline India's positions on inclusive growth, resilience, climate and global cooperation

Afghan minister's IITF 2025 visit marks first such engagement since 2021

Afghanistan's Industry and Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi visited the India International Trade Fair 2025, signalling Kabul's intent to deepen trade ties with India amid regional tensions

'Catalyst to boost trade': Jaishankar inaugurates two consulates in Russia

Jaishankar said that the two new Indian consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan will contribute to efforts in increasing bilateral trade between India and Russia to $100 billion by 2030

L&T secures deal to manufacture BvS10 Sindhu vehicles for Indian Army

Under the new contract, L&T will build the BvS10 Sindhu in India with BAE Systems providing technical support, delivering a high-mobility armoured platform tailored for diverse and extreme terrains

Russia ready to offer Su-57 tech transfer, says Indian demands acceptable

The assurance comes as Indian and Russian officials held several interactions including External Affairs Minister Jaishankar's meeting with Russian President Vladmir Putin

Jaishankar calls on Putin, conveys PM Modi's greetings ahead of summit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Russian President Vladimir Putin along with other heads of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) delegations

EAM S Jaishankar bats for strong economic links among SCO countries

Time SCO adopted English as an official working language: Jaishankar

Govt refining FDI, FII norms as India-US trade deal progresses: Goyal

Goyal said the government is holding regular consultations to streamline FDI and FII processes, boost investor confidence and advance fair, balanced India-US trade deal

Indian Coast Guard seizes 3 Bangladeshi boats, 79 crew for illegal fishing

All three boats and their crew members were handed over to the West Bengal Marine Police in Frazerganj for further legal action

India-China ties a lot better, both showing flexibility: Army chief

General Upendra Dwivedi says ground-level engagement has risen and friction points have reduced, though major decisions remain at higher levels

India committed to Bangladesh's interests, says MEA on Hasina verdict

The MEA response comes hours after Bangladesh urged India to extradite Hasina, who fled the country during violent student protests last year and has remained in India since

Will continue to consider terrorists, their backers alike: Army chief

Army Chief also broadly said that there has been improvement in India's relations with China in the last one year following talks between the leadership of the two countries