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'We remain engaged on this': MEA on reports Nepal may impose duty on goods

Reacting to the reports that Nepal may impose customs duty on goods carried by people travelling from India, MEA said India remains engaged with Kathmandu on this development

India likely to hand over Chabahar port reins to Iranian entity

India plans to divest its stake in Chabahar Port ahead of US sanctions expiry, balancing strategic interests with geopolitical and legal risks

'Inappropriate, in poor taste': MEA on Trump's 'hell-hole' post for India

After the post sparked outrage, Christopher Elms, spokesperson for the US Embassy in New Delhi, said Trump had spoken warmly of India and called it a great nation

India welcomes Japan scrapping its lethal weapons exports policy

India welcomes Japan's move to lift its ban on lethal weapons exports, signalling deeper defence ties and stronger Indo-Pacific security cooperation amid rising regional tensions

Navy chief stresses operational synergy to address Indo-Pacific challenges

Admiral Tripathi was on a two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), during which he reviewed the operational preparedness and discussed measures to strengthen jointmanship

Africa occupies central place in India's foreign policy today: Jaishankar

The minister underscored that the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and Africa's Agenda 2063 are complementary roadmaps towards prosperity and progress through sustainable growth and inclusive development

India, Egypt reaffirm bilateral defence ties at 11th JDC meeting in Cairo

Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad, while the Egyptian delegation was led by Staff Maj Gen Ahmed Mohamed Omar of the Egyptian Armed Forces

India backs multilateralism, seeks Global South representation at UN

India emphasised that the current structure of the Security Council does not adequately represent developing nations, particularly in its permanent membership

India, Japan hold first AI Strategic Dialogue, seek to boost cooperation

The dialogue was co-chaired by Amit A Shukla, Joint Secretary (Cyber Diplomacy), MEA; and Hanada Takahiro, Deputy Assistant Minister for Cyber Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

IAF activates emergency-landing facility to demonstrate op readiness

IAF showcases combat readiness with fighter jets landing on UP highway, boosting operational flexibility and emergency response capability

India, Germany agree on defence-industrial roadmap to deepen ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin on Wednesday. They discussed security and defence issues

Hormuz disruptions have direct implications for India: Rajnath Singh

Singh said this while addressing the German Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence and Security on day one of his three-day visit to the country

India, UK reaffirm resolve on global challenges during CDS Chauhan's visit

The visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties, with both sides discussing issues ranging from global trade imbalances to emerging cyber threats

EU pays tribute to Pahalgam attack victims, reaffirms support to India

The European Union expressed its commitment to standing alongside the 'people of India in remembrance of the innocent victims murdered one year ago'

Indian ambassador to US hosts Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi in Washington

The visit, according to the embassy, 'continues the high-level military-to-military exchanges between India and the US'

MoD signs ₹975 crore deal to boost Army's mine-clearing capability

India boosts battlefield mobility as Ministry of Defence signs ₹975 crore deal for indigenous mine-clearing systems for T-72 Ajeya and T-90 Bhishma tanks

India, UN officials discuss peacekeeping cooperation during meeting

Gorge and Khiari held a productive discussion on various topics, with particular focus on UN peacekeeping

India in touch with Iran for safe exit of ships via Strait of Hormuz: MEA

In the past 48 hours, two Indian vessels, VLCC Samnar Herald and Bulk Carrier Jag Arnav, reported a firing incident while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, following which they returned back

South Korean Prez to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with PM Modi

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is in India for a three-day visit, the first South Korean presidential state visit to the country in eight years

PM Modi, S Korean Prez set $50 bn trade target, announce futuristic ties

Following delegation-level talks, PM Modi and South Korean President Lee witnessed the exchange of several MoUs between India and South Korea, aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation