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Russia backs RIC revival, Lavrov says India-China ties show improvement

Sergey Lavrov confirms Russia's support for RIC's revival, says India and China have reached an understanding on border issues and criticises Nato's provocative tactics

India's defence production hits all-time high of ₹1.46 trillion in FY25

Defence minister said that defence exports also hit a record high in the previous financial year, crossing ₹24,000 crore, an increase of nearly 14 per cent from ₹21,083 crore in FY24

On India Inc's radar: Operation Sindoor, US tariffs and AI impact

Beyond defence issues, Rajnath Singh also touched upon broader issues clouding the economic landscape, linking the increasingly fractious global order marked with rising conflicts

India denies US claim that trade offer averted full-scale clash with Pak

In the last few weeks, Trump has also repeatedly claimed that he threatened India and Pakistan that the US will stop trade with the two nations if they don't stop the conflict

National security: How India can secure much-needed funds for defence

Experts say increasing the defence budget as a share of GDP even by ten basis points could significantly increase access to funds

Equipment 'war-tested' in Op Sindoor, expect exports to rise: DRDO chief

The indigenously developed Akash missile system and Akashteer air defence system were among key military assets deployed by India during the military action with Pakistan

Expecting US to consider visa requests of Indian students on merit: Govt

The changes effected by the US in its visa regime have triggered widespread uncertainty among students world-wide including in India

Assam approves arms licences for indigenous people near Bangladesh border

Assam approves arms licences for indigenous people in vulnerable border areas near Bangladesh. CM clarifies the policy won't apply to inter-state borders. Opposition raises safety concerns

India's defence budget may near Rs 32 trillion by 2047: CII-KPMG report

The report notes that achieving the vision of India as a developed nation by 2047, particularly through a strengthened defence sector, faces several roadblocks and challenges

Nepal govt announces budget of nearly Rs 2,000 billion for 2025-26

For the social security allowance, the government has allocated NPR 109 billion in the budget, which will take effect from mid-July

Talks with Pak on J&K only after PoK is returned: MEA spokesperson Jaiswal

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that any engagement with Pakistan will have to be bilateral, and that talks and terrorism cannot go together

'We sign contracts knowing systems won't come': Air chief on project delays

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh raises alarm over delays in key defence projects, cites lack of timely deliveries in Tejas, AMCA; urges faster execution and deeper industry-forces collaboration

Mystery deepens over 3 missing Indians in Iran;Embassy warns of trafficking

Three Indian men from Hoshiarpur in Punjab vanished soon after arriving in Tehran on May 1. Their families claim they were kidnapped, with the abductors demanding a ransom of ₹1 crore

Indian Army Postal Service Corps launches Meghdoot Millennium software

The ADGPI called this software a 'digital leap' and shared glimpses of the launch ceremony of the software

India's defence production hits ₹1.46 trn, exports at ₹24k cr: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh hails 'Make in India' push for record defence output and exports; says PoK dialogue only on terror and reunification

All-party delegation in Italy underscores India's firm stance on terrorism

The group, which arrived in Rome on Tuesday, had a 'productive' meeting with former foreign minister Giulio Terzi

Trump admin uses India-Pak ceasefire to justify 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Members of the Trump administration told the court that India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire only after Trump interceded and offered both nations trading access with the US to avert a full-scale war

Panama's foreign minister backs India's bid for permanent seat at UNSC

Panama's foreign minister in his address to the visiting Shashi Tharoor-led parliamentary delegation noted that India-Panama relations are rooted in mutual respect

India-US ties at 'historic zenith', says state Deputy Secretary Landau

Misri had a great first meeting with Landau in Washington on Wednesday during which they discussed the full breadth of the India-US bilateral agenda

India, Africa share deep solidarity and unshakeable friendship: Jaishankar

In his post, Jaishankar also shared some photos of the celebrations and spoke of further boosting India-Africa partnership