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Indian army may return to LAC patrolling points barred by China. Here's how

India and China are reportedly working towards resolving the disputes along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, including exploring a solution that takes into account their respective pre-standoff positions

Jaishankar highlights India's commitment to UN's SDGs during US visit

Jaishankar participated in a discussion organised by Observer Research Foundation (ORF) titled Tiger's Tale: Crafting a New Development Paradigm

'Leave Lebanon': Indian Embassy issues advisory amid rising tensions

The Indian Embassy in Beirut has urged Indian nationals to refrain from travelling to Lebanon and advised those currently in the country to leave, citing escalating geo-political tensions

US, allies call for 'immediate' 21-day ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah

Israel widened its airstrikes in Lebanon on Wednesday and at least 72 people were killed, according to a Reuters compilation of Lebanese health ministry statements. The ministry earlier said at least

G4 nations stress comprehensive UNSC reform essential for UN's future

They gathered to evaluate the current state of the multilateral system and discuss potential reforms to UNSC

Govt extends AFSPA in parts of Nagaland, Arunachal for six more months

An area or district is notified as a disturbed area under the AFSPA to facilitate the operations of the armed forces

EAM meets Australian counterpart at UNGA 79; signs biodiversity agreement

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Senator Penny Wong caught up with each other on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.

Peace on border must for progress in India-China ties: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar added there were a series of agreements between the two countries that went into greater and greater detail on how to make sure the border remained peaceful and stable

Hezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv; Israel activates reserve troops

There were no reports of casualties or damage, the Israeli military said it struck the site in southern Lebanon where the missile was launched from

From Dassault to Boeing: India's military aircraft MRO dreams take flight

Local partners like the Tata Group and AIESL are also involved in setting up these domestic MRO projects, while changes in taxation policy are expected to give the ecosystem a fillip

FM asks AIIB to assist low-income countries to avail financial resources

Sitharaman also met Qatar Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari and discussed bilateral trade, investments, digital public infrastructure and bilateral investment treaty (BIT) among others

B'desh to hold talks with India over sharing of rivers: Dhaka official

The adviser stressed protecting the country's internal rivers, describing those as living entities that must be collectively saved

Netanyahu to address UN as Israel, after one war, barrels toward another

It's not just the mushrooming regional conflicts weighing Israel down, Netanyahu will head to New York burdened also by what could be an imminent warrant for his arrest by International Criminal Court

Why did NSA Ajit Doval meet Putin in Russia? S Jaishankar explains

EAM S Jaishankar said that India does not have a peace plan for the Ukraine conflict but explained the reason behind PM Modi and NSA Ajit Doval's recent meetings with Putin and Zelensky

Defence production at Rs 1.27 trn, exporting hardware to 90 nations: Min

In the last few years, the government has taken a series of measures to promote the domestic defence industry

Why Jaishankar sees India overcoming challenges in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Sri Lanka's new President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has been noted to have pro-China leanings, and his swearing in comes shortly after pro-India Sheikh Hasina's ouster from power in Bangladesh

Theaterisation to streamline joint operations across 3 services: Army chief

Under the theaterisation model, the government seeks to integrate the capabilities of the Army, the Air Force and the Navy, and optimally utilise their resources for wars and operations

Ice has started to melt, says BNP leader after meeting with Indian envoy

Recently, in a political outreach, Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka, Pranay Verma, held a meeting with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakrul Islam Alamgir at the BNP office to discuss relations

First time in 44 years, China sends a nuclear message to US. Details here

China's latest test of its advanced weapons system is in line with an October Pentagon report's assessment that Beijing is advancing its long-term modernisation plans to enhance strategic deterrence

India joins US-led security finance network to secure critical minerals

The Minerals Security Finance Network seeks to promote collaboration between the Indo-Pacific region and Europe, ensuring a secure, sustainable, and diversified supply of critical minerals