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West Asia crisis: MEA assures visa relief to stranded foreign travellers

The MEA urged foreign nationals to contact their nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) if they require assistance with visa extensions

MEA issues advisories for citizens in West Asia as Iran conflict spreads

The Indian government has advised nationals in Israel and Iran to stay near shelters, avoid non-essential travel, and follow local safety instructions amid ongoing Israel-Iran tensions

Datanomics: India's defence aviation bears the brunt of flight crashes

In 2024-25, commercial aircraft, fighter jets, and helicopters accounted for the largest share of India's overall aviation fleet

DRDO carries out successful flight trials of VSHORADS missile systems

The defence ministry on Friday said three flight-trials of a very short-range air defence missile system were conducted successfully from Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.

India-Israel strengthen defence ties as countries decide to elevate ties

The two leaders discussed the regional developments and underlined the need for the establishment of a just and durable peace, security and freedom of navigation and trade in the region

Canada's PM Mark Carney to visit India from Feb 27: What's on agenda?

The trip comes after Canadian PM Mark Carney and PM Narendra Modi met last year in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, where they agreed to formally launch negotiations on a trade deal

PM Modi visits Israeli tech exhibition, invites firms to invest in India

Exhibition featured leading Israeli companies and research entities specialising in agri-tech, water-tech, climate-tech, health-biotech, smart mobility, AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies

'Splendid': PM Modi praises Netanyahu for wearing traditional Indian attire

Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with the Medal of the Knesset, becoming the first recipient of the honour

Canada signals shift, says India no more linked to violent crimes in nation

According to the report, the statement suggests that Canadian authorities do not see ongoing foreign interference or violent activity tied to India at present

Pakistan detached from reality, living in 'la la land': India at UNHRC

Anupama Singh, India's representative, reiterated India's long-standing position that Jammu and Kashmir 'was, is, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India'

'More than a friend': Netanyahu praises PM Modi, thanks him for support

Describing India as 'a gigantic country' and his own country also backing with 'enormous power', the Israeli premier said that the 'relationship is an enormous force multiplier'

India, Israel trade pact to unlock vast potential: PM in Israeli parliament

Congress and Left parties say Modi's visit amounts to betrayal of the Palestinian cause

Indian Navy to commission INS Anjadip for enhanced coastal defence

The vessel is engineered to act as a 'Dolphin Hunter', focused on the detection, tracking and neutralisation of enemy submarines in coastal areas

India abstains from UNGA vote calling for ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine

Other abstaining nations included Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States

India, Israel to upgrade ties to special strategic level during PM's visit

The upgraded "special strategic partnership" agreement will allow for a further developed stage of ties that will lead to joint development of advanced defence systems

Canada to revoke citizenship of Tahawwur Rana ahead of Carney's India visit

In its decision, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) wrote that Rana's citizenship was being revoked not for terrorism, but rather because he lied on his application form

Govt unveils first ever national counter-terrorism policy 'Prahaar'

The eight-page document stresses prevention of terror attacks, swift and proportionate response mechanisms, and stronger coordination among agencies

India advises citizens to leave Iran by 'any means available' amid protests

The Indian Embassy in Tehran also urged all Indian citizens and persons of Indian origin (PIOs) to exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, and stay in contact with the Embassy

India trip historic, to help cut medicine prices: Brazil's health minister

The investments are aimed at strengthening domestic production of high-tech medicines in Brazil through partnerships between Indian companies

India, Japan joint exercise 'Dharma Guardian' to be held from Feb 24-Mar 9

India and Japan have been steadily deepening their defence and strategic ties