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Rajnath Singh attends commissioning ceremony of INS Tushil in Russia

The ships construction was closely monitored by an Indian team of specialists from the Warship Overseeing Team stationed at Kaliningrad, under the aegis of the Indian Embassy in Moscow

India desires positive, constructive ties with B'desh: Foreign secy Misri

The Foreign Secretary, who visited Bangladesh, told reporters in Dhaka that he had frank, candid, and constructive exchange of views with his interlocutors in the neighbouring country

INS Tushil 'among world's most advanced': How it'll boost Indian Navy power

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on an official visit to Russia, where he will be the chief guest for the commissioning of the Indian Navy's INS Tushil stealth frigate on Monday

Will we have lollypop? Mamata slams 'occupy' claim of Bangladeshi politicos

A Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) recently said in a public meeting in Dhaka that the country has legitimate claims over Bengal, Bihar and Odisha

Foreign secretary Misri meets B'desh counterpart in Dhaka amid frosty ties

Soon after his arrival here, Misri met his Bangladeshi counterpart Mohammad Jashim Uddin and held one-on-one talks before the formal meeting with delegates from both sides

Calling all parties to work towards preserving unity: MEA on Syria crisis

In a statement, MEA called for a peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process respecting the interests and aspirations of all sections of Syrian society

Foreign secy Misri in Dhaka: Agenda, India-Bangladesh ties status explained

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is on a one-day visit to Bangladesh, where he is expected to raise India's concerns over attacks on minorities, including Hindus

Foreign Secy Misri holds talks with B'deshi counterpart amid strained ties

Misri's visit comes amid increasing strain in ties between New Delhi and Dhaka over attacks on minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh after Hasina's ouster

Rajnath Singh reaches Moscow to participate in INS Tushil's commissioning

Singh received a warm welcome on arrival by Indian Ambassador to Russia, Venkatesh Kumar, and Russian Deputy Minister of Defence, Alexander Fomin

Security forces recover arms, ammunition during joint operations in Manipur

Acting on specific intelligence of the presence of arms and ammunition in the general area of Loiching Ridge in Kangpokpi district, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched a joint operation on Dec 2

Syrian leader Assad given asylum in Moscow: Russian state news agencies

RIA also cited an anonymous Kremlin source that Moscow had received guarantees from Syrian insurgents of the security of Russian military bases and diplomatic posts in Syria

Jaishankar meets Bahraini counterpart; discusses global developments

Jaishankar will co-chair the 4th India-Bahrain High Joint Commission (HJC) with his Bahrain counterpart

Case lodged against Chinmoy Krishna Das, his followers in Bangladesh

A case was lodged on Sunday over a clash between police and followers of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das on the court premises in Chittagong, according to a media report.

Syrians wave revolutionary flag to celebrate end of Assad family's rule

Others gleefully ransacked the presidential palace and the Assad family residence after President Bashar Assad and other top officials vanished, their whereabouts unknown

Iran, Israel relationship or absence of it source of concern: Jaishankar

There have been mounting global concerns over escalating tensions between Iran and Israel in the last few months

India to develop anti-drone unit for border security: Union HM Amit Shah

According to official data, more than 260 drones have been downed or recovered from India's border with Pakistan this year as compared to about 110 in 2023

Bangladesh optimistic about resolving standoff in ties with India

This will be the first visit to be made by a senior Indian government official to Bangladesh since the interim government came to power on August 8

Israel shells northern Gaza hospital, disrupting service, say doctors

The health ministry of Hamas-run Gaza said a doctor was killed with his family in an Israeli airstrike near the Kamal Adwan Hospital on Saturday night

India to create new anti-drone unit for border security: Amit Shah

Addressing BSF troops during the 60th Raising Day event, Union Home Minister Shah said the initial results of a 'laser equipped anti-drone gun-mounted' mechanism have been encouraging

Congress demands debate in Parliament on full gamut of India-China ties

While "fully appreciating" the sensitive nature of many aspects of India-China border relations, Jairam Ramesh said the Congress has four pointed questions on the statement issued by the government