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India, Thailand conclude joint military drill 'Maitree' in Meghalaya

The exercise also featured the display and use of new-generation equipment by both sides

Rubio arrives in Israel as strikes intensify on northern Gaza region

Rubio's visit went ahead despite President Donald Trump's anger at Netanyahu over the Israeli strike against Hamas leaders in Doha, which he said the United States was not notified of beforehand

Russia flexes military muscle with hypersonic missiles during drills

Russia's defence ministry released footage of the Northern Fleet's Admiral Golovko frigate firing a Zircon hypersonic missile at a target in the Barents Sea

India to host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in 2027: Defence ministry

The decision was taken unanimously at the fourth CGGS held in Rome, Italy, from September 11 to 12. It was attended by delegates from 115 countries, including India, and international organisations

Trump taking credit for India-Pakistan peace 'inappropriate': John Bolton

Bolton, who has also served as US Ambassador to the United Nations, criticised Trump's "erratic behaviour" of imposing tariffs on India for its Russian oil purchases

Future threats can be tackled by collaborations built today: Navy chief

As we dedicate INS Aravali to the service of the nation, in a way, these ancient guardians are extending their watch over the maritime domain, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said

Trump admits India tariffs 'not easy', says they cause rift with New Delhi

Donald Trump said a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, including a 25 per cent duty on Russian oil imports, is difficult and has created friction between Washington and New Delhi

Godrej Enterprises Group signs deal with Safran to build LEAP engine parts

Under the five-year agreement, Godrej will manufacture titanium-based complex ventilation assemblies for LEAP engines, the company said in an official release

Exploring ways to boost cooperation in defence, manufacturing with EU: Govt

India and the EU are also exploring avenues for enhanced cooperation in defence industry and manufacturing, the Ministry of External Affairs said

135,000 jobs lost in Surat due to Trump's trade tariffs: Shashi Tharoor

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that US tariffs have already led to around 135,000 layoffs in Surat's gems and jewellery sector, with potential job losses looming in seafood and manufacturing

Trump's trade polices 'self-destructive', hurt India most: Ex-RBI chief

Former RBI Governor C Rangarajan said that he hopes good sense will prevail and the policy makers in the US will realise the policies they want to pursue are self-destructive

Op Sindoor a reality check, certain capability gaps noticed: Defence secy

He also said there is a need to bring academia, research institutes like Drdo, private and public sectors together to meet the capability enhancement needs

India, France hold 17th counter-terrorism meet, vow deeper cooperation

During the meet India and France condemned the April Pahalgam terror attack, assessed threats from cross-border terrorism and extremism, and agreed to expand cooperation

Taiwan detects 22 PLA sorties, 10 naval vessels around its territory

The frequent incursions and maritime operations reflect rising tensions between Taiwan and China, a relationship long fraught with geopolitical strain

Jaishankar, Polish FM hold talks on regional security, Ukraine conflict

Poland's Minister of Interior later said that 16 drones had been detected across the country, with debris scattered over a wide area, as per CNN

India a key partner shaping region's future: Trump's envoy pick Sergio Gor

Trump first imposed additional tariffs of 25% on imports from India, then said they would double to 50% from August 27 as punishment for New Delhi's increased purchases of Russian oil

India pledges $680 mn package for Mauritius to boost trade, security

India pledged a $680 million package for Mauritius, including $25 million budgetary aid, to strengthen infrastructure, maritime security, and bilateral trade in local currencies

India is one of US' top relationships in the world today: Marco Rubio

Last month, President Donald Trump said that he is promoting Gor, Director of Presidential Personnel, to be the next US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs

Adani Group ports to bar vessels facing sanctions from the US, UK, and EU

The move to block sanctioned vessels comes amid heightened scrutiny of global shipping, driven by US tariffs on Russian crude and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war

Will sort out trade deal with India if it stops buying Russian oil: Lutnick

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Washington will sort out a trade deal with India only if it halts Russian oil imports, even as India continues purchases in national interest