Page 5 - External Affairs & Defence Security

Peace at border is key to normal ties with China: Jaishankar tells Wang Yi

Jaishankar also flagged New Delhi's concerns over issues relating to market access, trade imbalance and uncertainties over supply chains

Jaishankar reaffirms India's commitment to free, open Indo-Pacific

The Quad foreign ministers are in the Philippine capital to attend meetings related to Asean

Paras Defence to invest ₹6,200 cr to set up chip packaging facility in MP

Paras Semiconductors signed a MoU with Madhya ​Pradesh government to jointly set up an outsourced ‌semiconductor assembly ​and test (OSAT) ‌facility in the Indore-Ujjain region

Jaishankar, Rubio discuss trade, tariffs, energy, defence in Manila

Jaishankar and Rubio are also understood to have exchanged views on the West Asia crisis and its broader impact on global energy supplies and market stability

Jaishankar calls for deeper India-Asean cooperation amid global turmoil

EAM Jaishankar said the world is facing unprecedented turbulence and stressed the need for deeper India-ASEAN cooperation to strengthen supply chains, maritime security and economic resilience

India summons Russian envoy over killing of 4 Indians off Ukrainian coast

India condemned the attack and reiterated that targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members is 'deplorable and should be avoided'

India advises citizens to postpone travel to Iran amid rising instability

Indian Embassy in Tehran underlined that the "recent days have seen an increase in levels of instability and conflict in Iran", necessitating heightened caution for Indian nationals

President Murmu departs for three-nation European tour to boost ties

The first leg of her tour will start with a visit to Moldova on Monday as this will be the first-ever visit by an Indian President to the Eastern European country

Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian aircraft till Aug 23

Pakistan and India imposed matching airspace restrictions on each other's airlines after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025

US lawmaker calls for review of arms sales to India at Capitol briefing

Congressman Jim McGovern, co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, also called on Congress to pass the bipartisan and bicameral Transnational Repression Policy Act

IAF's Rafale to be part of mega air exercise 'Pitch Black' in Australia

The exercise will sharpen operational synergy and facilitate the exchange of best practices, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said on Friday

Op Sindoor showcased India's world-class defence readiness: Rajnath Singh

India's defence minister described Operation Sindoor as a testament to the capability and valour of the Indian armed forces, saying they delivered a befitting reply to terrorists and their supporters

Ex-Japan minister's bullet train comments individual opinion: MEA

The government rejected criticism by a former Japanese minister, saying discussions on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project are progressing well

India's Chabahar Port terminal undamaged after attacks in Iran: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs said the Shahid Beheshti Terminal at Chabahar has not suffered any damage and discussions on the project continue with stakeholders

Centre moves SC against HC order scrapping passport, visa services tender

The Centre has challenged the Delhi High Court's decision quashing the award of a tender for outsourcing consular, passport and visa services at four Indian missions abroad

Why are scientists raising concerns over China's Brahmaputra dam project?

An active fault line beneath China's Brahmaputra mega dam has raised fresh questions over its long-term stability and renewed concerns about its downstream impact on India

Border infrastructure indispensable to future warfare: Rajnath Singh

The defence minister said roads, tunnels, ports and airfields would remain central to military operations even as India inducts advanced weapons and platforms

West Asia conflict: India summons Iranian envoy over vessel attacks

India lodged a strong protest with Iran after attacks on two UAE-linked merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz killed one Indian seafarer and injured 10 others

India to prioritise maritime security at UNSC, says EAM S Jaishankar

Launching India's campaign for a UN Security Council seat for 2028-29, S Jaishankar said New Delhi will prioritise maritime security, seafarers' safety and the Global South

India stresses US cooperation on organised crime after Bishnoi indictment

Responding to the US indictment of Lawrence Bishnoi and his associates, India said New Delhi and Washington continue to deepen cooperation against organised crime and terrorism