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Ex-BrahMos engineer gets life imprisonment for spying for Pakistan

The former BrahMos engineer has been charged under Official Secrets Act for keeping classified information related to missiles in his personal device, which was leaked outside

Why Israel is asking its people to 'explore' Lakshadweep and ditch Maldives

The Embassy of Israel has adopted a unique strategy in response to the Maldives' ban on Israeli passport holders by promoting tourism in India as an alternative destination

Beijing blames Britain of recruiting couple working for Chinese govt to spy

In a statement, China's civilian spy agency, the Ministry of State Security (MSS), said it just cracked a "major espionage case" involving MI6

Pakistan Army can't afford China's expensive security demand. What is it?

China is reportedly unsatisfied by how Pakistan has handled Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan's Dasu terrorist attack in March that killed five Chinese nationals working on the CPEC project

US, India in talks for $3.99 billion MQ-9B drone deal. Details here

The drones, intended for maritime roles, will be stationed at three hubs, including INS Rajali in Tamil Nadu

US expects Israel to accept agreement to end Gaza war if Hamas agrees

"This was an Israeli proposal. We have every expectation that if Hamas agrees to the proposal" as was transmitted to them, an Israeli proposal" then Israel would say yes," US official said

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese ships, 2 military aircraft around island

In retaliation, Taiwan responded by monitoring the PLA activity with planes, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems

UN's permanent rep Ruchira Kamboj retires after nearly 40 years

The first woman diplomat to occupy the prestigious position as the Ambassador of India at the UN, Kamboj who had joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1987 took to social media to bid goodbye

US shifts focus to China risks; Zelenskyy attends Asia defence meeting

Just hours after Austin spoke at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy arrived in Singapore, where he will address delegates at the security forum on Sunday

'Genocide' in Gaza, not war: Sitaram Yechury at solidarity protest

Communist Party of India (Marxist) and other Left organisations demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and also accused the BJP-led government of supporting Israel

Hostage families seek ceasefire deal by Biden; Israel sets conditions

Biden outlined a three-phase deal Friday proposed by Israel to Hamas, saying the militant group is no longer capable of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel

Philippines to pursue 'robust collaboration' with India on defence front

In April, the Philippines took delivery of India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles as part of a $375 million deal signed by the two countries in 2022

12 killed in airstrikes in Gaza as attacks targeting Houthis kill 16

Palestinians in border city of Rafah have reported heavy fighting in recent days as Israel's military widened its offensive in the south, seizing control of entire length of Gaza's border with Egypt

Houthis claim missile attack on US Navy aircraft carrier in the Red Sea

The claimed attack by the Houthis comes after the group said that US and British strikes in Yemen's Hodeidah province had killed 16

Cargo ship attacked by Yemen's Houthis was bound for its 'backer' Iran

A statement released by French naval forces based in the UAE that patrol the Middle East also identified the vessel's grain shipment as being bound for Iran

China deploys stealth jets close to Sikkim. When will India's answer fly?

As China once again deploys its Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighter jets close to its boundary with India, the Indian AMCA fifth-generation fighter project finally appears to be gathering speed

US govt reaffirms unwavering commitment to the Indo-Pacific region

Highlighting significant milestones, Patel referenced President Biden's initiatives, including a historic trilateral summit at Camp David involving Japan and the Republic of Korea

Biden allows use of US weapons for limited Ukrainian strikes inside Russia

Under the new directive, Ukraine is permitted to retaliate against Russian forces or targets located near Kharkiv using weaponry supplied by the United States

India's 5th-gen fighter looks to move off the drawing board, into the air

Business Standard was granted an exclusive briefing at HAL Bengaluru on the progress of the AMCA project

IAF takes part in US-led Red Flag-Alaska for multi-nation military drills

The IAF deployed Rafale fighter jets for the 'Red Flag Alaska' exercise from May 30 to June 14.