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'Irresponsible': MEA slams Punjab CM's comments on PM Modi's 5-nation tour

The MEA stated that such comments undermine India's ties with friendly countries and do not reflect the government's position

India, Asean adopt new 5-year action plan at foreign ministers' meeting

In a post on X, he described the meeting as productive, which he had co-chaired with Theresa P Lazaro of the Philippines

Kapil Sharma's Canada cafe attacked; Khalistani terrorist takes blame

Kapil Sharma's newly opened cafe in Surrey, Canada, was targeted in a shooting. Khalistani terrorist Harjit Singh Laddi claimed responsibility. No injuries were reported; investigation is ongoing

Navy to induct first indigenous diving support vessel 'Nistar' on July 18

'Nistar', designed and constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam, was delivered to the Indian Navy on July 8 at Visakhapatnam

Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina formally indicted in crimes against humanity case

The ICT has ordered a crimes against humanity case against ousted PM Hasina, ex-Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and ex-IGP Abdullah Al Mamun over their crackdown on last year's student protests

India's advanced artillery gun system exemplary mission-mode success: MoD

The ministry shared a post on X along with a video showcasing ATAGS, whose maximum range is 48 km

PM Modi uses cricket references in Namibia, wishes luck for 2027 World Cup

PM Modi referred to cricket in the context of increasing bilateral trade and then said, "we are just warming up"

Two Indian Air Force pilots killed in fighter jet crash in Rajasthan

The IAF has lost three pilots, one paratrooper, three Jaguars and one Mirage over the past six months -- all in peacetime

Indian youth 'concerned' about China's rise, think-tank survey shows

A new foreign policy survey by the Observer Research Foundation finds most young respondents also wary of Chinese 'military coercion'

India-Africa must shape future through partnership, not dominance: PM Modi

In his address, Modi highlighted the strong historical and cultural ties between India and Namibia. India attaches great importance to its historic relation with Namibia, he said

PM Modi conferred with Namibia's top civilian award in special ceremony

This is the first visit of Prime Minister Modi to Namibia and the third-ever prime ministerial visit from India to the country

Trump's Brics tariff warning puts India-US trade deal on shaky ground

The remarks came just a day after the US leader said he was close to finalizing a trade deal that New Delhi hopes would give it reprieve from 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs

World's largest dam project in China 'water bomb' for India: Arunachal CM

The dam project, known as Yarlung Tsangpo dam, was announced after Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited the border region in 2021

Indian nurse Nimisha Priya to be executed in Yemen on July 16 for murder

Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, convicted of killing her Yemeni partner in 2017 after alleged abuse, is set to be executed on July 16

PM Modi arrives in Namibia, to hold talks with President Nandi-Ndaitwah

PM Modi is in Namibia for a State visit at the invitation of Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

India tests extended range anti-submarine rocket system to boost navy power

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the demands for Indian defence equipment have increased following Operation Sindoor, and a big market is awaiting India

Want India-Brazil relation to be as passionate as football: PM Modi

PM Modi and also deliberated on combating terrorism with Modi saying both sides Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva were clear that there is no place for double standards on terrorism.

Trump prevented war between India, Pakistan during presidency: Marco Rubio

A day earlier, Trump had again repeated the claim that he stopped the war, that could have gone nuclear, between India and Pakistan

CDS warns against Pak-China-Bangladesh collusivity for security interests

General Anil Chauhan said economic distress in the countries in the Indian Ocean region has given 'outside powers' to leverage their influence which could create vulnerabilities for India

PM Modi, Brazil President set $20 bn trade target for next 5 years: MEA

The two leaders discussed the entire spectrum of the partnership, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (East) P Kumaran said