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'Hoped for more progress' in talks with India, says EU trade chief

The EU's key interests include cars, wines and spirits, and agriculture -- areas considered sensitive by India, and are still under negotiation

EU launches new strategic agenda to deepen defence, trade ties with India

The top EU leader said the new agenda will be advancing trade, investment and talent mobility, strengthening joint economic security and deepening industrial cooperation in the defence sector

Army, Navy, IAF education wings merged; 3 joint military stations approved

The armed forces also announced the setting up of three Joint Military Stations

India, UAE to discuss trade, investment, bank matters on September 18-19

Both sides will also explore opportunities for investment in key sectors, including maritime and space, that hold strong potential for growth, statement added

EU eyes deeper partnership with India despite concerns over Moscow ties

The European Union and India are in the final stages of negotiating a free trade agreement both sides aim to conclude by the end of the year

Israeli troops press forward into Gaza as Palestinians flee the city

Overnight strikes killed at least 16 people, including women and children, hospital officials reported

Why Nepal's new power brokers pose fresh challenges for India, China

If India and China continue treating Nepal primarily as a geopolitical pawn, they risk alienating future leaders

US President Donald Trump dials PM Narendra Modi, greets him on birthday

In a social media post, Modi said like Trump, he is also "fully" committed to taking the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership to "new heights"

Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 ends in Alaska, strengthens India-US ties

The two-week India-US bilateral exercise in Alaska saw joint command drills, live-fire operations and training in sub-arctic terrain, reaffirming strong defence ties

Denmark PM Frederiksen speaks to PM Modi; discusses trade, investment

Prime Minister Modi conveyed his best wishes for the success of Denmark's ongoing Presidency of the Council of the European Union and non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council

India refused third-party mediation during Op Sindoor, admits Pak FM Dar

Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar said the US had offered mediation during Operation Sindoor, but India turned it down, reiterating the conflict was a bilateral matter

Danish PM Frederiksen backs early India-EU FTA in call with PM Modi

PM Modi and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen discussed India-EU trade talks, reaffirmed their green partnership, and stressed peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict

Rajnath says Sudarshan Chakra roadmap in works, suggests two-phase rollout

Defence Minister says committee formed to examine project, draft 'realistic' action plan

Taiwan detects 26 PLA aircraft, 9 naval vessels operating near territory

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

Sanctions complicate issues: China FM on US tariffs on Russian oil imports

China does not participate in or plan wars, and what China does is to encourage peace talks and promote political settlement of hotspot issues through dialogue, Wang Yi said

India doesn't buy even a small amount of US corn, says Howard Lutnick

Lutnick made the comments during an interview on Saturday when he was asked whether the US is mismanaging very valuable relationships with important allies like India, Canada and Brazil

MoD eases procurement for defence spares, maintenance; pvt firms get parity

New defence capital acquisition rules also expected before the end of the calendar year

Defence minister approves new framework to rationalise revenue procurement

"It (DPM) will ensure timely availability of requisite resources to the armed forces and at appropriate cost," it said

PM Modi arrives in Kolkata to inaugurate key defence conference on Monday

This is Modi's second visit to the state, which will go to the polls early next year, in less than a month

Ukraine attacks major Russia's Kirishi oil refinery with big drone assault

As big powers talk about how to end the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two the drone war has escalated