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Jaishankar calls for stronger Global South unity, collective UN reform push

Jaishankar also called for comprehensive reform of the UN and 'multilateralism as a whole'

Jaishankar holds high-level UNGA meet to boost Global South collaboration

Jaishankar emphasised the need for multilateralism to tackle global concerns and risks facing developing nations

China, India key funders of Ukraine war through Russian oil purchase: Trump

This is not the first time Trump has made such claims. However, New Delhi has repeatedly rejected them, emphasising that its purchases are essential for energy security

Sudarshan Chakra will be 'mother of all air defence systems': CISC Dixit

Like 'Make in India', you have to start 'Think in India' and ideate, he urged the defence industry

India, China should oppose any form of tariff, trade wars: Chinese envoy

Xu said the two countries should not allow the boundary question to define the current China-India relations and that bilateral trade should be expanded as it has "great potential"

Armed forces to test drones, counter-drone systems during exercise in Oct

"Therefore, we must turn our lessons into actions, collaboration, innovation and unwavering focus to enhance our operational effectiveness," Air Marshal Sinha said

Hope we can fix it, says Rubio on US tariffs on India for Russian oil buy

The White House has imposed a cumulative 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, including a 25 per cent penalty for New Delhi buying Russian oil

Diaspora's silence on US' policy change targeting India surprising: Tharoor

The chairman of the Standing Committee on External Affairs said after meeting that one of the points the panel members raised was why the Indian-American diaspora has been "so silent about all this"

Tata Advanced Systems opens first overseas defence facility in Morocco

Tata Advanced Systems has set up a new plant in Morocco to produce the DRDO-TASL developed WhAP 8x8, a modern armoured vehicle built for mobility, protection and versatile missions

India extends airspace closure for Pakistan-registered flights till Oct 24

After the April 22 Pahalgam attack, India closed its airspace to all Pakistan-operated, owned, or leased civilian and military flights from April 30

Jaishankar joins EU foreign ministers in New York, discusses Ukraine, Gaza

In a press remark following the meeting, Kallas underscored the importance of partnerships with India, Brazil, and Mexico in protecting the rules-based international order

India pushes for reforms in Commonwealth to reflect contemporary realities

George spoke about India's "commitment to the core values and principles enshrined in Commonwealth Charter as well as reform of the Commonwealth to better reflect the realities of contemporary times"

EAM Jaishankar meets US State Secy Marco Rubio on sidelines of UNGA

They had last met in July in Washington DC for the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting

India, Brazil launch joint agritech programme to boost farm innovation

According to an official statement on Monday, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched a second edition of the BrazilIndia Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech (Maitri 2.0) here

Russia will complete deliveries of S-400 missile systems to India in 2026

Under the USD 5.43 billion deal signed with India in 2018, Russia will complete deliveries of the S-400 Triumf (Triumph) air defence systems next year, according to a media report on Monday.

India and Morocco sign defence pact to boost military cooperation

The MoU will provide for an institutional framework to expand and deepen bilateral defence engagement, including exchanges, training, and industrial linkages, officials said

Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year, says Putin

The New START treaty is the last remaining arms control agreement between Russia and the US

Centre extends ban on NSCN(K), its affiliates for five more years

The ban will be effective from September 28 for a period of five years, a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notification said.

Jaishankar meets Philippine counterpart Tess Lazaro on UNGA sidelines

Jaishankar, who arrived in New York on Sunday for the high-level UN General Assembly meeting, said he was pleased to meet Lazaro on the sidelines of the UNGA

India, Brazil chartering path for future ties in next 10 yrs: Brazil envoy

At Maitri 2.0 Agri-Tech event, Brazil envoy called India, Brazil "agriculture powerhouses," stressing the initiative's focus on joint research and collaboration in farming and agri-innovation