Page 12 - External Affairs & Defence Security

Bangladesh turmoil casts shadow on key connectivity projects in Tripura

Dark clouds of uncertainty loom large on the fate of 'Maitri Setu' (friendship bridge), built over River Feni in South Tripura's Sabroom sub-division

India-China military standoff ends in Ladakh after 2024 border deal

The post-1962 war chill lasted till the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's visit to Beijing in 1988

Pakistan airstrikes seven villages in Afghanistan, kills 15 - Here's why

These airstrikes have reportedly destroyed one of the training camps of Pakistani Taliban and have caused hundreds of casualties including women and children

Taiwan detects 3 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels around its territory

Of the three People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, one of them entered Taiwan's eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Probing role of Canadian colleges, entities in human trafficking racket: ED

The investigation of the federal agency is linked to the death of a four-member Indian family, hailing from Dingucha village of Gujarat, who were killed due to extreme cold weather

Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina's son denies graft in $12.65 bn nuclear deal

Bangladesh's Anti Corruption Commission said on Monday it had launched an enquiry into allegations of corruption, embezzlement and money laundering in the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project

Brics' influence growing among countries of Global South, says China

Brics originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have been admitted as new members

5 soldiers killed as Army vehicle falls into gorge in J-K's Poonch

White Knight Corps on X said that rescue operations are ongoing, and the injured personnel are receiving medical care

Pakistan may fly Chinese stealth jets in 2 years: Could it outpace IAF?

Pakistan Air Force has reportedly approved the purchase of 40 J-35 stealth jets from China, with deliveries expected within two years

INS Tushil makes 1st port call to London, hosts diaspora, local community

INS Tushil was commissioned on December 9 in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

India to fund projects worth Rs 237.1 cr in Sri Lanka's eastern province

The cabinet has approved a proposal to sign an MoU to boost socio-economic development and bilateral ties between the two countries

MHA constitutes tribunal to review ULFA's 'unlawful association' status

The tribunal will be headed by Justice Michael Zothankhuma of the Gauhati High Court, mentioning a gazette notification issued by the MHA

Dissanayake's presidency opens new chapter in India-Sri Lanka relations

The development has brought renewed attention to the dynamics between the two neighbouring countries

B'desh launches $5 bn graft probe against Hasina in nuclear plant case

There are accusations of embezzling $5 billion in the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project

Foreign Secy Misri meets top US diplomats, discusses wide range of issues

Jaishankar is scheduled to visit the United States from December 24-29, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced a day earlier

US NSA speaks with Mohd Yunus, expresses commitment to uphold human rights

Sullivan also thanked Yunus for his leadership of Bangladesh during a challenging period, according to a press release issued by the US government

'No comment': Govt confirms getting Hasina's extradition note from B'desh

Yunus, who assumed office on August 8, claimed that about 1,500 people, including students and workers, were killed while 19,931 others were wounded during the protest against the Hasina government

Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina's return: Can India refuse extradition?

India and Bangladesh have an extradition treaty that could enable Sheikh Hasina's return to Dhaka. Learn what the treaty says about India's ability to refuse her extradition

PM Modi meets President of Kuwait Heritage Society, praises his work

PM Modi appreciated his work in preserving the rare manuscripts related to India and Kuwait

Govt-owned oil refiners struggle to get adequate crude supplies from Russia

Oil executives from three of the nation's government-owned processors said they haven't been able to obtain enough Russian crude for January loading in the so-called spot market