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Australian regional leader to visit India; trade, investment ties in focus

New South Wales Premier Minns will undertake an official visit to New Delhi and Mumbai from August 31 to September 3

PM Modi sets sights on global leadership in advanced defence technology

The Prime Minister called for greater capabilities in hypersonic technology, drones and counter-drone systems, adding that India must emerge as a global supplier of advanced military equipment

MEA stresses need for respect as Congress leader's Meloni jibe sparks row

EAM spokesperson said, "We have strong ties with Italy...It is important that as part of diplomatic practice that we strengthen our ties keeping in mind being respectful of each other"

Defence projects worth over ₹8.75 trn approved in last 1 yr: Rajnath Singh

Singh also said that India has emerged as a major power in global defence manufacturing, with exports of military hardware surging to Rs 38,424 crore in 2025-26

Tata, NIBE to arm Army with loitering munitions under Rs 1,577-cr deal

The procurement is in line with the Army's recent reorganisation into new frontline formations-the 'Rudra' all-arms brigades, 'Bhairav' light commando battalions, and 'Shaktibaan' artillery regiments

India's defence sector reaches an inflexion point as private firms rise

Defence production has risen 140% since FY17, while private-sector output has grown 198%, as policy reforms increasingly open strategic programmes to industry.

US-India partnership vital for global security: Gor holds talks with Doval

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor held discussions with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday to deliberate on US-India strategic cooperation, describing the meeting as "fruitful".

State of border will dictate overall trajectory of ties with China: India

The remarks came amid unconfirmed reports of aggressive posturing by Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri region.

Diplomatic premises inviolable: MEA condemns Embassy vandalism in Slovenia

The diplomatic friction comes shortly after high-level bilateral engagements between the two nations

Nepal PM Balen Shah meets Indian envoy, discusses 'historic' bilateral ties

The meeting covered Nepal-India bilateral relations, mutual interests, development partnership and areas of cooperation

India repatriated 4,048 seafarers from Gulf amid West Asia crisis: Sonowal

The minister further said the country has emerged as the second-largest supplier of seafarers globally and expressed confidence that India would soon become the world's largest supplier

Spain looks to replace its envoy to India over alleged financial dealings

The move follows allegations that the envoy sought financial support from Indian visa processing firm and used Embassy funds to promote cultural events in India

'Honey-trapped' IAF officer held on charges of sharing defence information

A wing commander of the Indian Air Force allegedly passed defence information to a woman suspected to be a Pakistan intelligence operative

Defence ministry begins efforts to join sixth-gen fighter programme: Panel

Parliamentary defence panel asks government to chalk out a roadmap for acquisition of sixth-generation aircraft

Parliamentary panel asks DRDO to set clear, measurable KPIs for projects

Defence committee seeks timelines and benchmarks for cost efficiency, technological maturity and operational effectiveness

Fresh Agni-IV test proves operational readiness: Defence Ministry

India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-IV ballistic missile off the Odisha coast, validating its operational readiness and technical parameters under the Strategic Forces Command

Sri Lanka Navy launches rescue op for Indian vessel with 11 crew members

The Sri Lanka Navy launched a rescue operation after the vessel ran aground off Delft Island, alleging it had crossed the maritime boundary and was engaged in illegal bottom trawling

India may swap land with Myanmar to demarcate border: Here's all we know

India and Myanmar are reportedly discussing a possible land exchange to settle an undemarcated stretch of their border along Manipur, a move aimed at completing demarcation

BRICS countries agree to deepen cooperation on official statistics

Under India's chairship theme, "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," the statistics track has been anchored around the theme "Quality Statistics as Driver of Change."

India-Uzbekistan should look at doubling trade in next 3 yrs: Piyush Goyal

About 400 Indian companies are operational in Uzbekistan