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India asks US to review proposed 12.5% tariff under Section 301 rules

New Delhi says USTR has not made an economy-specific case against India; offers dialogue to address specific concerns

Mighty, majestic and matchless: INS Mahendragiri set for induction

India will commission its sixth indigenous stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri, on July 11, strengthening maritime deterrence and advancing self-reliance under Project 17A

Jaishankar meets Bahrain King, discusses ways to strengthen bilateral ties

Jaishankar arrived in Bahrain from Qatar on the second leg of this four-nation visit to the Gulf, which also includes Kuwait and Oman, from July 5 to 10

PM Modi arrives in Jakarta to further strengthen India's Act East Policy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to Indonesia will focus on defence cooperation, critical minerals, maritime security, digital payments and healthcare collaboration

PM Modi arrives in Indonesia to further strengthen India's Act East Policy

Modi was welcomed at the airport by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto

Uttar Pradesh govt allots 1,142 hectares to defence manufacturing firms

UP allots 1,142 hectares to defence firms as the state's industrial corridor attracts ₹40,000 crore in investments, boosting defence manufacturing and exports

Navy to commission indigenous stealth frigate 'Mahendragiri' on July 11

Designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by MDL Mumbai, 'Mahendragiri' is capable of undertaking anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine operations

India proposes Brics virtual working group to combat narcotics trafficking

The Brics, initially comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, expanded in 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE, with Indonesia joining in 2025

PM Modi embarks on 3-nation tour to strengthen India's Act East Policy

Modi will visit Indonesia from July 6-8, Australia from July 8-10, and New Zealand from July 10-11, with the tour aimed at deepening bilateral ties

EAM Jaishankar concludes Qatar visit, lauds Doha's role in US-Iran talks

Jaishankar specifically commended Qatar for its prominent and proactive mediation role in the ongoing US-Iran negotiations, acknowledging Doha's contribution to regional de-escalation efforts

CM Yadav, Scindia lay foundation for Adani defence manufacturing unit in MP

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a defence manufacturing plant being established in Shivpuri district.

MoS External Affairs Singh to lead India at UN AI governance forum

Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Singh, will be leading the Indian delegation to Geneva, Switzerland

PM Modi's Indonesia visit key to rules-based Indo-Pacific order: Experts

Modi will travel to Indonesia from July 6 to 8 - his fourth visit to the country but first bilateral trip since May 2018, the MEA said at a briefing last week in New Delhi

India to chair 9th UN Intergovernmental Group of Experts session in Geneva

The session is organised by the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and will bring together member states, international organisations, consumer protection authorities, & other stakeholders

Op Sindoor boosted trust in made-in-India defence platforms: Rajnath Singh

The Union minister asserted that after Operation Sindoor, "trust in made-in-India defence platforms has got enhanced"

Greater market access in China would strengthen ties: Indian Ambassador

India's envoy says wider access for pharmaceuticals and higher Chinese investment would benefit trade and improve overall relations between the two countries

Indian envoy to China rejects comparison with Pak on West Asia mediation

India's ambassador to China says countries should decide for themselves whether mediating in the West Asia conflict serves their interests

PM Modi to visit Australia for bilateral summit with Albanese from July 8

The visit will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, technology and regional security under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

DAC clears ₹52K cr proposals for the armed forces with focus on air defence

The Defence Acquisition Council cleared ₹52,000 crore worth of defence purchases, including air defence, anti-drone systems, missiles and high-altitude surveillance platforms

Govt clears ₹52K cr military purchase proposals for missiles, air defence

The ministry said these platforms would support persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, while also enabling telecommunications and remote sensing functions