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Defence ministry to revise Agniveer benefits, increase retention

The Ministry of Defence is discussing plans to boost the retention rate of Agniveers, which would allow more individuals to extend their service beyond the initial four-year period

UK-India sign new infrastructure financing bridge agreement in London

The UK-India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), agreed during the UK Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in September last year, has now been operationalised

PM Modi begins Singapore visit, aims at boosting strategic partnership

PM Modi said he is looking forward to the various meetings aimed at boosting the India-Singapore friendship and closer cultural ties

PM's Singapore visit to bolster Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific vision: MEA

Elaborating on the next day's schedule, Jaiswal said that PM Modi is set to meet with the CEOs of top Singaporean companies

Development in NE priority: HM Shah after peace pact with insurgent groups

He also said PM Narendra Modi has not only bridged the gap between the Northeast and Delhi by connecting them through roads, railways and flights, but has also bridged the gap between hearts

With 2 more murder charges, Bangladesh's deposed PM Hasina faces 94 cases

The 76-year-old Awami League leader, who resigned and fled to India last month, has had a slew of cases filed against her mostly for murders during the mass student protests

Nepal to introduce banknotes featuring disputed territories with India

On May 3, Nepal's cabinet, under then-Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', decided to print new banknotes featuring a map that includes disputed territories as part of Nepal

PM Modi to visit Singapore today: Top 5 things on agenda explained

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start his bilateral visit to Singapore after his trip to Brunei. Singapore is a key partner in India's 'Act East' policy and in boosting Indo-Pacific engagement

Pakistan finance minister urges traders to pay taxes to stabilise economy

Aurangzeb was addressing a press conference in Islamabad, days after the traders held a countrywide strike against the new tax scheme to bring over 3.5 million retailers into the tax net

Defence ministry to approve major Navy, Army projects worth over Rs 1 trn

The defence ministry is poised to clear key projects, including the construction of advanced frigates for the Navy and the Army's plan to replace T-72 tanks with modern combat vehicles

Looking forward to strong ties with Brunei: PM Modi; meets Indian diaspora

Notably, the remarks by the people came as PM Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the new Chancery of the High Commission of India, in Brunei's capital Bandar Seri Begawan

Russian missile strike kills 41, wounds 180 in Ukraine's Poltava city

The strike appeared to be one of the deadliest carried out by Russian forces since the war began more than 900 days ago on February 24, 2022

Bangladesh interim govt warns of legal action for creating instability

The circular said that to create instability, some quarters are putting pressure on the police to file cases and also attacking the accused in court

Defence production dept authorised to issue licenses for munitions export

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the updated SCOMET (Special Chemicals Organisms Materials Equipment and Technologies) list for 2024

Defence ministry okays 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.45 trn

Govt approves procurement of FRCVs, air defence fire control radars, Dornier-228 aircraft

India's first indigenous combat unmanned aircraft FWD 200B takes flight

The indigenous bomber drone's successful launch comes after setbacks with international suppliers, including Turkey's refusal to sell the Bayraktar UAV and a delay in the US Predator drone deal

India-Singapore ties 'extremely strong' ready for next level: EAM

This is one of the reasons why Prime Minister Modi has chosen to visit Singapore early in his third term," he told The Straits Times in an interview

Three Coast Guard crew missing after helicopter crashes off Gujarat coast

One crew member was rescued, but three are still missing after the helicopter crashed into the Arabian Sea off Porbandar on Monday, while on a rescue mission

FWDA announces successful maiden flight of indigenous bomber aircraft

The aircraft's aerodynamics design, airframe, propulsion systems, controls systems, electronics are all made in India

Govt approves 240 aero-engines, SU-30 MKI jets from HAL. Why this matters

The defence ministry highlighted that these aero-engines will ensure the sustained operation of the IAF's Sukhoi-30 fleet, bolstering the country's defence preparedness