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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

India-China ties key to Asia's future, parallel rises poses problem: EAM

Responding to a question on China during an interaction at the Asia Society event, Jaishankar noted that India has a difficult history with China, including a conflict in 1962

Biden will be most proud of deepening partnership with India: White House

Kirby said Biden appreciates the perspective Modi brings to these discussions

'Already invited India': Zelenskyy on 2nd summit to end Ukraine conflict

The Ukrainian president said this process will lead us to peace, to a just peace, a real peace, a peace that will last

Here's what to know from UN: Biden stops by and Gaza takes spotlight

A few speakers, including US President Joe Biden, tried to push a message of hope for the future

US, UAE discuss progress on India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

Biden also announced plans to make UAE a major defence partner of the United States, which is the only other country after India to get this status

PM Modi meets Ukrainian President; backs 'peaceful' resolution of conflict

Modi, who is in New York on the last leg of his three-day visit to the US, met Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the UN's landmark Summit of the Future on Monday

Israeli airstrike on Beirut kills Hezbollah commander, war fears rise

Israel is shifting its focus from Gaza to the northern frontier, where Hezbollah has been firing rockets into Israel in support of Hamas, which is also backed by Iran

PM Modi calls for ceasefire in West Asia, release of hostages, dialogue

He reaffirmed India's unwavering support to the people of Palestine, including continued humanitarian assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement

Need collaborations in areas of strength for IPEF's full potential: Goyal

Piyush Goyal added that peer learning, knowledge sharing and capacity building initiatives under the fair economy agreement will remain key to achieving its objectives

Sri Lanka to Bangladesh: Is India facing a major geopolitical challenge?

Anura Kumara Dissanayake's swearing in as Sri Lanka's new President must have been closely followed in New Delhi, given that it came shortly after Sheikh Hasina's removal from power in Bangladesh

Unversed in UNGA? Stumped by SDGs? Here's glossary of UNGA meeting lingo

It's the international organization's biggest annual event, inviting presidents, prime ministers, monarchs and other top leaders of all 193 UN member countries to speak to the world and each other

What to know from UN: Leaders speak of emerging threats, hints of war

World leaders spoke at an event called Summit of the Future, with many focusing on emerging threats, to the earth's climate, on the battlefield and in cyberspace

PM Modi's US visit: Why did he return without meeting Trump, Kamala Harris?

The agenda of PM Modi's trip to the US included discussions with US President Biden, attending the Quad Leaders' meeting, addressing the Summit of the Future at the UNGA, and meeting prominent CEOs