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Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack, sets govt building ablaze

Kyiv's European allies have vowed to stand by Ukraine politically and militarily, but concrete offers of assistance, including the possibility of troops on the ground, are still being discussed

Peter Navarro mounts fresh attack amid India-US rapprochement hopes

With Jaishankar representing India at Brics Summit, New Delhi seeks balance in relations with both partners and the US as adviser Navarro renews criticism over Russian oil imports

India cautions against misuse of export measures at SCO ministers meet

India has also called for addressing persistent trade deficits by ensuring greater market access and simplifying processes for trade facilitation

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss efforts to end Ukraine conflict

The two leaders also reviewed the progress of the India France strategic partnership during a phone conversation

Operation Sindoor proves India's military prowess, says Chief of Air Staff

Complementing the officer cadets for their outstanding display of military and synchronized drill moment, he said, it shows the exceptional standards of the Academy

ED attaches assets worth ₹6.34L in SIMI, IM linked terror funding case

The accused are alleged to have withdrawn the cash amounts immediately and handed over to certain people on the instructions of Khalid and Sao

Khalistani groups receiving financial backing from within Canada: Report

A Canadian government report says Khalistani groups, including Babbar Khalsa International and ISYF, are receiving financial support through networks operating in Canada

PM values our partnership with the US, says Jaishankar on India-US ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remains engaged with the US as PM Modi welcomed Donald Trump's praise of bilateral ties, calling the partnership forward-looking

Search op launched after suspected Pakistani drone movement in J&K's Samba

The drone was noticed at an altitude of over 700 metres moving from west to east over a military garrison in the Bari Brahmana area around 9.35 pm on Friday

PM Modi to skip UNGA debate, Jaishankar set to deliver address on Sept 27

The UN has updated its speaker list for the 80th General Assembly. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India, while PM Modi will not take part in the high-level debate

Modi hails Trump's comments, says India-US ties are positive, strategic

PM Narendra Modi says he 'fully reciprocates' Donald Trump's positive view of India-US ties, while Trump calls ties 'special' but criticises India's Russian oil purchases

Afghan foreign minister Muttaqi's India visit postponed over UN sanctions

The UN Security Council had slapped sanctions against all the leading Taliban leaders and they need to secure a waiver for foreign travels

Will buy Russian oil, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman as US turns up the heat

India will be at negotiating table 'in a month or two', says Lutnick

Sharing flood data with Pakistan on humanitarian ground, says India

External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has been sharing the flood data with that country through the Indian high commission in Islamabad

Mauritius PM Ramgoolam to visit India from Sept 9 to 16 for bilateral talks

Ramgoolam will also visit Mumbai, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Tirupati. In Mumbai, he would be attending a business event, according to the MEA

India's 15-year defence plan includes nuclear-powered carrier, navy jets

India also plans to induct an unspecified number of new-generation twin-engine, deck-based fighters and light combat aircraft, both being developed by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for navy

China border dispute major challenge, Pakistan proxy war next: Gen Chauhan

The top military official identified regional instability and its impact on India, and the preparations needed to handle future battlefield scenarios with high technology components

India is going to be at the table in a month or two and say sorry: Lutnick

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that when India comes to the negotiating table, it will be up to President Donald Trump to decide how he wants to deal with Modi

'Divide and rule principle': Sitharaman slams justifying Navarro's remark

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised attempts to justify US trade adviser Peter Navarro's "Brahmins profiteering" remark, calling it a colonial divide-and-rule tactic

Inaccurate, misleading statements by Navarro; we obviously reject them: MEA

New Delhi termed Peter Navarro's comments misleading, highlighting the resilience of India-US ties built on shared interests, democracy and people-to-people links