External Affairs & Defence Security News

Trump cares deeply about US-India relationship, says US Ambassador

Back in the US for a few days. First stop, meeting with our great President in the White House. The President deeply cares about the relationship between the US and India, said Sergio Gor

Jaishankar discusses West Asia crisis with Portuguese counterpart Rangel

Jaishankar has spoken to many of his counterparts from different countries since the conflict began a month ago

IAF to receive two mountain radars in ₹1,950 crore BEL deal govt

The defence ministry on Tuesday inked a ₹1,950 crore contract with state-run Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of two mountain radars and related infrastructure for the Indian Air Force

Indian business delegation visits China, explores ties after 5 year hiatus

This is first Indian trade delegation to visit China after the two countries normalised bilateral relations last year, after over five years of hiatus following the 2020 military standoff in Ladakh

Russian foreign minister to visit India on May 14-15 for Brics meeting

On the sidelines of Brcis, a separate working visit by Lavrov will take place to meet External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and other Indian officials

World becoming more multi-polar, global order democratising: Jaishankar

The remarks were made in his brief speech to the convocation ceremony of Nalanda University at Rajgir in Bihar, which was attended, among others, by President Droupadi Murmu

Recent global conflicts reaffirm need for strong Navy: Vice Admiral Sobti

Amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, Vice Admiral Sobti said the recent global developments reaffirm the need for a strong navy

PM Modi condoles death of ex-Suriname president Chandrikapersad Santokhi

Santokhi, 67, who was the president of Suriname from 2020 to 2025, died on Monday

India thanks Azerbaijan for aiding evacuation of nationals from Iran

Embassy also noted that the Indian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, met Indian nationals transiting via the country from Iran and enquired about their well-being

India, Russia review full range of bilateral ties at foreign office talks

Discussions covered a wide range of issues, including bilateral cooperation as well as regional and global developments of mutual interest, and reviewed the entire gamut of India-Russia relations

PM Modi, Dutch PM Rob Jetten discuss strategic ties in phone conversation

Jetten was sworn in as the prime minister of the Netherlands last month. He is the youngest leader to hold the top post in the European nation

India, Russia review strategic partnership amid West Asia crisis

The escalating conflict in West Asia is learnt to have figured prominently in Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko's meetings in New Delhi including with EAM S Jaishankar

West Asia conflict: 8 Indian lives lost in 'various incidents', says MEA

The MEA on Monday reiterated that it continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the Gulf and West Asia region

MEA's shrinking share amid India's global ambitions flags funding gap

Despite higher outlay, MEA's share in Budget remains low, raising concerns over funding gaps as India expands its global diplomatic footprint

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake thanks PM Modi for fuel shipment

The Sri Lankan President also thanked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his support

MEA denies report of Elon Musk joining Modi-Trump call on West Asia

On Friday, the NYT reported that the Tesla CEO joined the phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump that took place on Tuesday

DAC clears ₹2.38 trillion defence proposals with focus on air defence

The Defence Acquisition Council approved proposals worth ₹2.38 trillion, prioritising air defence, surveillance and modernisation across the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard

Govt clears procurement of military hardware worth ₹2.38 trillion

The procurement proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

West Asia conflict pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia

Delhi and Moscow are deepening their energy cooperation, with both sides agreeing to prepare for Russia to resume ​direct sales of LNG for the first time since the start of the Ukraine war

US views India with deep respect: Under Secy of War concludes India visit

Colby's visit to India concluded on Thursday