Page 8 - External Affairs & Defence Security

Indian govt closely monitoring backlash against H-1B visa holders in US

External affairs, commerce, and IT ministries have initiated measures to ensure the safety of Indian H-1B visa holders in the United States

Govt providing help after Kerala nurse sentenced to death in Yemen: MEA

Nimisha Priya, who is sentenced to death in Yemen, is a trained nurse and has worked in private hospitals in Yemen for a few years

Ex-Maldives Prez dismisses report of India's hand in 'plot' against Muizzu

The former Maldives president stated he was unaware of any 'serious plot' against President Muizzu and added that India would never support such a move

BSF recovers 3 Pakistani drones from border areas in Punjab's Amritsar

The drones were recovered from Rajatal village in Amritsar, Punjab, and were effectively neutralised using advanced technical countermeasures

Manmohan Singh served with humility & integrity: Singapore foreign minister

Manmohan Singh strengthened India-Singapore ties, Dr Balakrishnan wrote in a condolence book at the Indian High Commission in Singapore

MoD signs Rs 2,867 cr deals for AIP, torpedoes for Indian Navy submarines

The contracts were signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi, informed the MoD in an official release

India's defence exports crossed record Rs 21,000 cr over decade: Rajnath

Addressing officers at the Army War College (AWC) in more than two-centuries-old Mhow Cantonment, Singh said a target has been set to achieve defence exports of Rs 50,000 crore by 2029

Govt signs Rs 1,990 crore defence deal with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

The ministry also signed a Rs 870 crore ($102 million) contract with France's Naval Group for integration of torpedoes on Indian navy submarines

Stop employing women or face closure: Taliban's diktat to all Afghan NGOs

In a letter published on X Sunday night, the Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with the latest order would lead to NGOs losing their license to operate in Afghanistan

GCC region 2024: India deepens ties with first PM visit to Kuwait in 40 yrs

As 2024 unfolded, a renewed focus on strategic partnerships in the region took centre stage, with Abu Dhabi serving as the pivotal gateway to this robust alliance

Rajnath calls 'unconventional methods' of warfare as new challenges in Mhow

Rajnath Singh made the address while making the first visit by a Defence Minister to the Army War College, Mhow in last 24 years

Nepal 2024: Shifting coalitions; new PM balances ties with India, China

K P Sharma Oli became prime minister for the fourth time to lead a new coalition government that faces the daunting challenge of providing political stability

Indian Army in joint operation recovers arms and ammunition in Manipur

Based on specific intelligence inputs of the presence of arms and ammunition in the general area Ngariyan Hill, Imphal East district Indian Army and Manipur Police launched joint search operations

EAM Jaishankar offers condolences to S Korea's airplane crash victims

The incident occurred on Sunday morning when a Jeju Air passenger jet, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, belly-landed and exploded at Muan International Airport

EAM Jaishankar to pay 3-day visit to Qatar to review overall bilateral ties

The visit also aims to review various aspects of bilateral relations between India and Qatar with discussion on key areas

India, Mauritius hold meeting on INS Sarvekshak for hydrographic survey

The meeting saw officials from both sides, including stakeholders from the Ministry of Housing and Lands, the Mauritius Hydrographic Service, and the Oceanographic Institute

Fake passport scam: Bengal DGP urges MEA to strengthen verification process

Kolkata Police recently unearthed a fake passport racket and arrested at least eight persons for their alleged involvement in it

Stay vigilant against internal, external enemies, Rajnath tells Army men

He was addressing Army personnel at the more-than-two-century-old Mhow cantonment in the Indore district of Madhya Pradesh

Muizzu calls Manmohan Singh a 'great statesman,' recalls 2011 visit

Earlier on Friday, Muizzu had paid tributes to Singh through a post on X and recalled that his historic visit to the Maldives in November 2011 marked a significant milestone in advancing our economies

Increased GPS interference near India-Pak border: How it affects flights?

According to a report by OPS Group, the Delhi Flight Information Region has seen daily spoofing since May 2024, which poses a risk to flight safety