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Airports close across West Asia as Israel-Iran conflict shuts airspace

He fled to Tehran after the strike Sunday, but no taxi would take him to the border as the conflict between Iran and Israel intensified

India believed to have 'slightly expanded' nuclear arsenal in 2024: Report

Pakistan also continued to develop new delivery systems and "accumulate fissile material" in 2024, suggesting that its nuclear arsenal might expand over the coming decade, it said

Indians evacuated from Tehran as tensions escalate between Iran and Israel

The embassy is also facilitating Indians to leave Iran through its border with Armenia

India sets up 24x7 control room for nationals in Iran amid Israel conflict

MEA sets up 24x7 control room for Indians amid Israel-Iran tensions; 10,000 nationals, including 6,000 students, are currently in Iran

We grieve together: UK dy PM at vigil for Ahmedabad plane crash victims

Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, expressed his gratitude for the UK's support through a time of profound grief and abiding shock

Indian diaspora hails PM Modi's visit as new beginning in Canada-India ties

"With the change of government and stance in Ottawa, and the current reality that Canada needs to diversify economically, this relationship will improve" says Nidhi Lodha, member of Indian diaspora

PM Modi arrives in Canada for G7 Summit, first visit in decade amid crises

At the Summit, the Prime Minister will exchange views with leaders of G-7 countries, other invited outreach countries and Heads of International Organisations on crucial global issues

Won't tolerate those who facilitate illegal immigration, says US Embassy

In a statement, the US Embassy also said United States has "established new visa restrictions" targeting foreign government officials and others who do so

India in touch with students in Iran to ensure their safety, says MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs' statement read, "The Indian Embassy in Tehran is continuously monitoring the security situation and engaging Indian students in Iran to ensure their safety"

DRDO showcasing India's aerospace innovation at Paris Air Show 2025

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is India's premier R&D organisation, working on various areas of military technology

Modi heads to Canada for G7 summit after concluding visit to Cyprus

PM Modi concludes landmark visit to Cyprus - the first in over two decades - before heading to Canada for the G7, with focus on India-EU ties and economic links

India eyes resolution on China's rare earth curbs impacting auto sector

China's restrictions on the export of rare earth elements and related magnets are affecting the domestic auto and white goods sectors

Datanomics: Private-sector collaboration to drive self-reliance in defence

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently said that India's annual defence production reached an all-time high of ₹1.46 trillion in FY25, nearly doubling from ₹0.74 trillion in FY17

Iran urges Trump to make Israel halt war; Netanyahu hails 'path to victory'

Israeli forces stepped up their bombardment of Iranian cities, while Iran proved capable of piercing Israeli air defences with one of its most successful volleys yet of retaliatory missile strikes

International watchdog FATF condemns Pahalgam attack, vows tighter scrutiny

India has reportedly intensified its diplomatic push to highlight the resurgence of cross-border terrorism and the funding channels that support it on the global stage

Bad weather forces UK F-35 fighter jet to make emergency landing in India

The F-35B from HMS Prince of Wales landed in Kerala due to rough weather during Operation Highmast; IAF facilitated the diversion and is supporting the aircraft

India, Cyprus unite on sovereignty, seek peace amid rising global strain

PM Narendra Modi became the first Indian PM to visit Cyprus in over two decades; honoured with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III for strengthening bilateral relations

Jaishankar, UAE FM discuss West Asia situation, ways to reduce escalation

According to a statement from the UAE Foreign Minister's office, Abdullah bin Zayed and Jaishankar discussed ways to de-escalate tensions and prevent the conflict from spreading

China's nuclear arsenal growing fastest globally, may hit 1,500 by 2035

Even with 1,500 warheads by 2035, China's nuclear arsenal would still be only about one-third the size of Russia's or the US's current stockpiles

PM Modi to arrive in Canada for G7 Summit amid hopes of diplomatic thaw

PM Modi's visit to Canada for the G7 Summit sparks hopes of a diplomatic reset as he prepares to meet Canadian PM Mark Carney amid strained bilateral ties