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PM Modi leaves for Trinidad and Tobago after concluding 2-day Ghana visit

"A historic visit to Ghana concludes. PM @narendramodi emplanes for the next stop of his visit- Trinidad & Tobago," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X

Defence Acquisition Council approves defence purchases worth ₹1.05 trn

DAC clears defence buys to boost mobility, air defence, naval safety and promote indigenously designed, developed and manufactured military systems

PM Modi hails India-Ghana ties as 'sweeter than Sugar Loaf Pineapple'

In Ghana's Parliament, PM Modi calls for reforming global institutions to reflect Global South interests

Stranded F-35 jet in Kerala may be dismantled, airlifted to UK soon: Report

The UK Navy's F-35 jet made an emergency landing in Kerala on June 14 after failing to return to aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales due to rough weather during a sortie in the Arabian Sea

Quad countries are major maritime partners, says US State dept official

US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston said that Quad countries understand the maritime issues that countries face

Indo-French joint military exercise Shakti-VIII concludes in France

The exercise marked the successful completion of an intensive training engagement aimed at enhancing interoperability, mutual trust, and tactical coordination between the armies of India and France

Jaishankar meets FBI chief, praises India-US cooperation on counter terror

Jaishankar had earlier met US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard after which he said that they discussed the global situation and bilateral cooperation

Operation Sindoor's message conveyed with great clarity, says Jaishankar

A joint statement issued by Quad Foreign Ministers unequivocally condemned all acts of terrorism and violent extremism in all their forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism

Three Indians abducted in Mali factory attack: What is known so far

The Ministry of External Affairs in India condemned the 'deplorable act' after a group of armed assailants carried out a coordinated attack in conflict-hit Kayes

Ghana shows 'clear interest' in defence support from India: MEA secretary

'There is clear interest in having India's support in terms of equipment, training of the personnel, and being able to source equipment from India, which has now become a leader in defence exports.'

PM Modi conferred Ghana's national honour, dedicates it to 1.4 bn Indians

The award was conferred on the prime minister in recognition of his "distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release

India not just partner but co-traveller in Ghana's growth journey: PM Modi

Following the Modi-Mahama talks, the two sides inked four pacts that will provide for cooperation in several areas including culture and traditional medicine

India, US to finalise 10-year framework to boost defence ties: Pentagon

Secretary Hegseth and Minister Singh agreed to sign the next 10-year US-India Defence Framework when they next meet this year, Pentagon said

​MEA confirms abduction of three Indians in Mali amid terror attacks

Three Indian nationals were abducted from a cement factory in Mali's Kayes region on July 1. The MEA is in contact with Malian authorities and urges swift action for their safe and early release

Israeli PM Netanyahu vows 'there will be no Hamas' in post-war Gaza

Both stopped short of accepting the ceasefire proposal announced by US President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Hamas insisted on its longstanding position that any deal bring an end to the war in Gaza

PM Modi arrives in Ghana, receives guard of honour and 21-gun salute

From Port of Spain, he will travel to Buenos Aires, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina in 57 years

Quad launches critical minerals initiative to counter China's dominance

The decision on rolling out the "Quad Critical Minerals Initiative" was announced after a meeting of foreign ministers of the member nations of the grouping in the US capital on Tuesday

India may soon have social security agreement with UK under free trade pact

The source said that from now onwards, the social security agreement (SSA) will be an in-built component of all free trade agreements to be negotiated in future

Hope US can complete major pending defence sales to India: Pete Hegseth

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday at the Pentagon and said he had a productive conversation on advancing the India-US defence partnership

From Ghana to Brazil: Modi's 8-day tour targets minerals, Brics, diplomacy

PM Modi visits Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia to deepen South-South ties, secure critical minerals and attend the Brics summit in Rio