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Vaishnaw holds discussions on cooperation in railways, IT during Japan tour

Vaishnaw said he discussed enhancing railway cooperation, promoting economic growth and deepening cultural ties with Saito. The meeting with Saito took place on Thursday

Conflict in West Asia resulting in disruptions in trade flow: Jaishankar

There were spate of attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea by Houthi militants earlier this year apparently in response to Israel's military operation in Gaza

Naval ship Tabar participates in India-France mega naval exercise 'Varuna'

In addition to INS Tabar, the Indian Navy was represented by the ship borne helicopters at the exercise

Flashback to 1965: The war and the Indian Army's near capture of Lahore

On September 6, 1965, the Indian Army's surprise attack on Lahore marked a pivotal moment in the Indo-Pakistani War. Here are the events leading up to this offensive and the war's aftermath

Hasina must stay silent till Bangladesh seeks her extradition, says Yunus

Yunus stressed that while Bangladesh values strong ties with India, New Delhi must move beyond the narrative that portrays every other political party except Awami League as Islamist

Israel, India improve security ties via cooperation against drone threats

Throughout the seminar, nine Israeli defence companies showcased advanced technologies to counter the drone threat

UK, India launch major Infrastructure Financing Bridge to strengthen ties

This committee will oversee the implementation of the initiative, focusing on projects such as national highways, regional rapid transport systems, and renewable energy ventures

Om Birla stresses Parliamentary exchanges between India-UAE to boost ties

Mentioning the strong possibilities of cooperation in technology, innovation, and investment in India, Birla opined that due to collective efforts, India has become the fifth largest economy in world

PM Modi's Brunei, Singapore visit significant step in Act East policy: EAM

Notably, PM Modi announced that the ties between India and Brunei have been elevated to level of Enhanced Partnership. This was the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei

Attacks on Hindus not communal, issue exaggerated, says Bangladesh's Yunus

He suggested that the attacks were not communal, but a fallout of a political upheaval as there is a perception that most Hindus supported the now-deposed Awami League regime

EU committed to stronger cooperation with India in Indo-Pacific, says envoy

The EU envoy to New Delhi described the Indo-Pacific as a "vital hub" of strategic importance to both India and the EU in view of the region's role in the maritime supply chains

PM Modi hails nation, says India wants to make its own 'Singapores'

Modi flew to Singapore on Wednesday after wrapping his visit to Brunei, the first bilateral visit there by an Indian prime minister

India to develop strict checks to avoid Chinese parts in military drones

An 'appropriate methodology' with the necessary technical evaluation criteria is being devised to prevent the inclusion of Chinese parts and electronics in these drones

Security agencies detect phishing fraud that mimics MoD's official website

An advisory issued this week by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) has identified two phishing links -- mod.gov.in.aboutcase.nl/publications.html and mod.gov.in.army.aboutcase.nl/publications.html

PM Modi's visit to Brunei and Singapore: What is India's Act East Policy?

India's Act East Policy focuses on building ties with Asean countries to promote peace, economic collaboration, and cultural ties while also acting as a counterweight to China's growing influence

In touch with India, China, Brazil over Ukraine conflict: President Putin

Putin's remarks came within two weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to Ukraine where he held talks with President President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

To boost investment PM Modi announces 'Invest India Office' in Singapore

Four MOUs were exchanged, and these are in cooperation in semiconductor ecosystem, in digital technologies, in skill development and education, and in health care

Russian funds in Indian vostro accounts fall to $3.5 bn: What is their use?

Russian funds in Indian rupee vostro accounts have halved to $3.5 billion in 12-15 months. Vostro accounts, introduced in July 2022 in India, facilitate rupee trade

Hasina must stay silent in India till B'desh seeks her extradition: Yunus

Yunus stated that the interim government is committed to ensuring justice for the people of Bangladesh against the atrocities, and justice requires that she be brought back to the country

'Ready for peace talks, India could mediate': Russia's Putin on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested China, India, and Brazil as potential mediators in Ukraine peace talks, which he said can be based on a previously unimplemented Istanbul agreement