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Singapore High Commission issues advisory as Delhi-NCR enforces Grap-IV

As Delhi's air quality turned severe and Grap-IV was imposed, the Singapore High Commission asked its nationals to follow local advisories and limit outdoor activity

EAM Jaishankar offers support to Australia after terror attack in Sydney

The attack, which authorities have declared a terrorist incident, targeted Jewish Australians who had gathered to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah

India winds up hospital in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka after successful mission

As part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, a full-fledged para field hospital along with a 78-member Integrated Task Force of the Indian Army's Shatrujeet Brigade was airlifted to Sri Lanka

Modi's Ethiopia visit historic, to boost ties ahead of Brics: Envoy Rai

Ethiopia officially joined Brics in January 2024, following an invitation in August 2023 under South Africa's chairmanship

Ties with Bangladesh 'not transient': Indian envoy after being summoned

The envoy said after 54 years of Bangladesh's independence, it is as important as ever that today's youth and children-future custodians of this nation learn and carry forward this indelible history

Navy to commission second MH-60R helicopter squadron on Dec 17

The MH-60R helicopter has been fully integrated with fleet operations and has proven its worth on numerous occasions

Never allowed territory for activities against Bangladesh's interests: Govt

According to a readout released by Dhaka, the foreign ministry also brought to Verma's notice the activities of some members of Hasina-led Awami League while staying in India

Indian Ambassador Kwatra discusses AI, defence, trade with US lawmakers

The envoy said he looked forward to continued collaboration on issues of mutual interest

Indian Army intensifies relief operations at key sites in Sri Lanka

Preparatory works have begun at the Chilaw and Kilinochchi bridge sites in Jaffna for the installation of Bailey bridges

How the CIA left a nuclear device buried in Himalayas for decades?

A plutonium-packed generator disappeared on one of the world's highest mountains in a hush-hush mission the US still won't talk about

America needs allies to counter China's industrial, military expansion

Tomahawk missile case highlights US limits against China. To maintain security and influence, US must collaborate with allies economically, technologically, and militarily to counter China's rise

Jaishankar meets UK, Egypt, European leaders at Sir Bani Yas Forum in UAE

The EAM is currently in the UAE to attend the 16th Sir Bani Yas Forum, scheduled for December 12 to 14 in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi

Passing out parade held at IMA Dehradun, 491 young officers join Army

Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade

Nepal likely to soon allow Indian notes above ₹100, easing travel, tourism

Nearly 10 years after high-denomination notes were banned, Nepal plans to allow Indian notes above ₹100, easing travel for workers, students, pilgrims and tourists, and smoothing trade

Indian defence forces committed to adapting to changing environment: CDS

CDS General Anil Chauhan further said the newly trained officers are entering the Indian Air Force during a phase of deep transformation of the Indian Armed Forces

High Commission sets up centre in S'pore to help Indian women in distress

The initiative has been taken under the Indian government's Sakhi One Stop Centre scheme, marking a major step in extending women-centric welfare initiatives overseas

India, Denmark reaffirm ties in health, agriculture, and green partnership

According to a post on X by the Ministry of Health, both sides met on Thursday and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening India-Denmark collaboration in health, food, and agriculture

MEA debunks fake letter falsely linked to EAM Jaishankar on Rafale deal

The fake letter, falsely attributed to Jaishankar, claimed that details of the Rafale naval aircraft delivery schedule had been leaked and that the disclosure had caused unexpected complications

PM Modi speaks to Trump, calls chat 'warm, engaging'; leaders review ties

The call comes at a time when a US trade delegation, led by Deputy US Trade Representative (USTR) Rick Switzer, is in India to further the trade negotiations

US approves sale of tech worth $686 mn for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress about the deal in a letter sent on December 8, kicking off a 30-day review period