External Affairs & Defence Security

From strategic eastern airbase, Rajnath urges highest military readiness

Singh underlined the importance of making the military increasingly technology-driven to effectively address future security challenges

IAF hands over 39.5 acres of land parcel near Lok Kalyan Marg to Centre

The sports complex is located near the Delhi Race Club and Jaipur Polo Grounds, where the L&DO under the MoHUA has also taken steps to reclaim land

Agniveer cadets get two-year extension as Cabinet approves tenure hike

The revised Agnipath policy allows the 75% of Agniveers earlier set to exit after four years to serve for two additional years, with a chance of regular enrolment subject to selection.

India calls for stronger protection of UN peacekeepers amid rising threats

Addressing a UN debate, Colonel Tarunendra Pratap Singh said peacekeepers face asymmetric threats and those attacking them must be held accountable

Pralay missile clears user validation trial, induction into forces nears

The indigenous quasi-ballistic missile demonstrated mid-air manoeuvres and precision-strike capabilities, bringing it closer to induction into the Indian armed forces

Defence secy proposes Indo-Pacific ocean data exchange, maritime AI network

Rajesh Kumar Singh outlines four proposals to strengthen Indo-Pacific cooperation through ocean data sharing, maritime AI, pollution monitoring and academic research

Agnipath scheme revised: All Agniveers to join regular cadre after 6 yrs

The changes introduce an additional two-year engagement period for Agniveers, creating a pathway for all to join the regular cadre, subject to willingness, physical fitness and discipline

India in final-stage talks to expand BrahMos missile sale to Philippines

The Philippines is expected to buy about five BrahMos ‌systems, nearly 60 missiles in total, in a deal potentially worth $700 million to $800 million

India announces extension of $500 million line of credit for Guyana

Jaishankar, who arrived in St. John's on Tuesday, met President Ali on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Wednesday

US sanctions Indian businessman, wife for helping Iran evade oil curbs

The US has sanctioned Chandigarh-based businessman Suniel Kumar Sharma, his wife and several associated entities for allegedly helping Iran evade oil restrictions through fraudulent registrations

EAM Jaishankar urges Commonwealth partners to 'de-risk and diversify'

Jaishankar said Commonwealth partners need to make more efforts to enhance local distribution, adding that more connectivity corridors are good for business

Govt to give two-year extension of tenure for Agniveers: CDS Gen Subramani

Addressing the press, the CDS said Agniveers granted the extension would be considered for permanent positions in the armed forces based on an assessment of their performance

Aatmanirbharta is a quest for technological sovereignty, says Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh says defence self-reliance must go beyond manufacturing to technological sovereignty, with stronger indigenous research, intellectual property and partnerships

Datanomics: Indian-Americans' political donations doubled in a decade

The estimated number of eligible Indian-American voters has increased from 2.3 million in 2012 to 4.2 million in 2025

Indian foreign secy to arrive in Nepal on Wednesday, may call on PM Shah

Foreign Secretary Misri is paying an official visit to Nepal from November 4-5 at the invitation of Nepal's Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai

India targets ₹3 trillion defence output, ₹50,000 crore exports by 2029

Singh set out the goals while chairing a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Defence on 'Modernisation of Indian Defence Forces'

India targets ₹3 trn defence production, ₹50K cr defence exports by 2029

Rajnath Singh said the government is prioritising indigenous military capabilities and reducing dependence on foreign sources, with defence production reaching a record ₹1.78 trn in 2025-26

Indian Navy rescues 20 crew from hijacked fishing vessel off Somalia coast

The vessel, Azini, was hijacked by armed pirates, the Navy said on Tuesday

Defence Ministry signs ₹53,866 crore contracts for eight Naval corvettes

GRSE will build five Next Generation Corvettes and Goa Shipyard three under the contracts, which aim to strengthen the Navy's combat capabilities and indigenous warship manufacturing

Global criticism during Covid hardened China's stance towards world: Misri

Misri also recalled that he faced a major challenge during his posting in China as Ambassador, when India and China had an unprecedented confrontation in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley