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Marco Rubio visits Saint Teresa's Mother House, children's home in Kolkata

His arrival in the eastern metropolis ended a 14-year hiatus since an American secretary of state last visited the city, coming only weeks after West Bengal witnessed a landmark political transition

India's Major Abhilasha Barak wins 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate award

Barak is the third recipient of the award from the country, following Major Suman Gawani and Major Radhika Sen, who were also honoured for their commendable work

Quad foreign ministers to discuss West Asia crisis at Delhi meeting

Quad foreign ministers to discuss the West Asia crisis, Strait of Hormuz disruption and regional security during their meeting in New Delhi next week

Nibe's Vayu Astra-1 completes successful maiden trials for Indian Army

Nibe Limited successfully tested its Vayu Astra-1 loitering munition across varied terrains, showcasing long-range precision strike and high-altitude capabilities

India abstains on UNGA climate vote, cites concerns over treaty framework

India said it had engaged constructively during negotiations on the resolution and clarified its concerns and positions at every stage

India slams Pakistan, calls out 'long-tainted genocidal record' at UNSC

Ambassador Parvathaneni added that it is 'hypocritical' of Pakistan to espouse high principles of international law while 'targeting innocent civilians in the dark'

Dialogue, diplomacy only way to resolve conflicts: PM Modi in Italy

PM Modi also highlighted the deepening civilisational and cultural ties between India and Italy, noting growing interest in Indian traditions such as yoga, Ayurveda, cuisine, and art in Italy

India's conventional submarine gap widens amid delays and regional rivalry

Experts express concern as Pakistan expands its fleet with air-independent propulsion technology

Suryastra demonstrates precision strike capability in successful tests

The indigenous long-range rocket system achieved high accuracy during trials off the Odisha coast, marking a boost for India's defence manufacturing ambitions

India, South Korea deepen defence ties with new cooperation pacts

The two countries signed agreements on cyber defence, military training and UN peacekeeping cooperation during Rajnath Singh's visit to Seoul

'Welcome to Rome, my friend': Italian PM Meloni welcomes PM Modi

Earlier in the day, PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Rome

DRDO completes final trials of UAV-launched precision guided missile

The trials were conducted at a DRDO test range near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh using an integrated ground control system (GCS) to command and control the ULPGM weapon system

India, Nordic nations agree to elevate ties to Green Tech and Innovation

In a joint press statement after the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, Prime Minister Modi said that they will continue to work together to strengthen the rules-based global order

Bharat Forge to build marine gas turbine facility in Andhra Pradesh

Bharat Forge will set up India's first private-sector marine gas turbine repair and overhaul facility in Andhra Pradesh's Defence Manufacturing Corridor

Op Sindoor reflected 'smart power' in its complete expression: Army chief

Army Chief said Op Sindoor demonstrated India's 'smart power' by combining military precision, strategic restraint and coordinated national action within a defined operational window

India, China reaffirm commitment to 'stable and predictable' bilateral ties

Earlier on May 15, Chinese ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, congratulated India over the 'successful' Brics Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in New Delhi from May 14 to 15

India's economic transformation post 2014 anchor point of US ties: Kwatra

Kwatra said India and the US had set a target to increase bilateral trade from approximately $220 billion annually to $500 billion by 2030

US approves possible sale of Apache helicopter support services to India

Department of State also approved a possible sale of sustainment support for M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers for an estimated cost of $230 million

PM Modi meets Norway's King Harald V, reaffirms strong bilateral ties: MEA

PM Modi was also conferred the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Norway's highest honour under the order by King Harald V

Rajnath Singh begins Vietnam, South Korea visit to boost defence ties

Defence Minister said his discussions during the visit would focus on expanding defence ties and enhancing regional cooperation