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Act East policy changed engagements with ASEAN, Indo-pacific: Indian envoy

PM Modi is scheduled to visit Lao PDR at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Lao PDR to participate in the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit later this year

Attack on Iran would be 'lethal', 'surprising': Israeli defence minister

Israel expands a weeklong ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon and considers a major retaliatory strike on Iran following Iran's October 1 missile barrage

Biden speaks to Netanyahu on Israel's plans for retaliation against Iran

The Middle East has been on edge awaiting Israel's response to a missile attack last week that Tehran carried out in retaliation for Israel's military escalation in Lebanon

Govt clears deals worth Rs 80k cr for 2 nuclear submarines, Predator drones

As per the plans, the Indian Navy will get two nuclear-powered attack submarines which will help boost its capabilities manifold in the Indian Ocean Region

India can play role in DPI development in global south, says MEA official

Special Secretary (ER and DPA), MEA, Periasamy Kumaran said how over the past decade and a half, DPI has evolved from a conceptual framework to a tangible, practical force

PM Modi to embark on 2-day visit to Laos for Asean-India, East Asia summits

Modi's visit also commemorates 10 years of the Act East Policy that has seen India build convergences with ASEAN's own outlook for the Indo-Pacific region

Pralhad Joshi, German Vice-Chancellor discuss cooperation in RE sector

The minister met Habeck, who is also the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, on the sidelines of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) in Berlin

Gaza war: Biden called Israeli PM Netanyahu a 'liar'. Here's what we know

Despite knowing him for decades, US President Joe Biden's relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been rocky during their time in office

President Murmu to embark on state visit to 3 African nations from Oct 13

The first leg of President Murmu's three-nation visit will begin from Algeria, then onward to Mauritania, and it will end with Malawi

India urges action to reform financial systems for debt-free Global South

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador P Harish was addressing the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly on 'Fostering Resilience and Growth in an Uncertain World'

Regional topics, including Bangladesh, frequently discussed with India: US

Notably, Bangladesh witnessed Sheikh Hasina's ouster amid students' protests turned into a massive anti-government movement, followed by the establishment of an interim government

Karnataka hosts Maldives Prez Muizzu, aims to foster ties in IT, tourism

The Chief Minister highlighted Karnataka's reputation as the Silicon Valley of India, asserting, "We are known as the Silicon Valley of India and have developed an ecosystem for start-ups, AI"

Gaza war: Lebanon wants India to talk to Israeli PM Netanyahu. Here's why

Iran recently launched its second direct attack on Israel, citing the killings of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, among other Israeli actions, as the reason

Indian Army soldier abducted in Jammu and Kashmir; search on: What we know

Two army soldiers were abducted by terrorists in Anantnag district of Jammu-Kashmir. One soldier managed to escape, while officials have launched a search operation for the missing jawan

From Hasina extradition to India ties: Muhammad Yunus' plan for Bangladesh

Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus acknowledges recent events may have 'disheartened' India, calls on New Delhi to ensure stronger regional cooperation

Southeast Asian leaders meet in Laos to tackle Myanmar crisis, disputed sea

Asean's influence has historically been limited even among its own members, but the forum has often served as a platform for dialogues among superpowers looking to engage with the region

Indian Army soldier abducted by terrorists found dead in Jammu and Kashmir

An Indian Army soldier, Hilal Ahmed Bhat, was found dead with gunshot wounds after being abducted by terrorists in Anantnag, while another soldier escaped with injuries

Centre may clear acquisition of US MQ-9B Predator drones for $3.1 billion

In a boost to India's defence capabilities, the Cabinet Committee on Security, led by PM Modi, is expected to approve the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from the US for $3.1 billion

Indians in Israel count on PM Modi to take lead, end Israel-Hamas War

Tensions in West Asia escalated further on Tuesday as Israel reported that Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets and missiles targeting civilians in the greater Haifa region

Israel has eliminated Hassan Nasrallah's 'successors', says Netanyahu

Netanyahu attributed Lebanon's downfall to 'a gang of tyrants and terrorists' and specifically highlighted Iran's assistance Hezbollah