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PM Narendra Modi, Mark Carney hail renewed momentum in bilateral ties

Canada moves closer towards modernising its citizenship-by-descent law

India and Canada to reboot trade deal negotiations after 2 years

Govt calls for deeper ties in critical minerals and N-power

India, EU set to firm up FTA, strategic agenda at summit on Jan 27

In September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed their commitment to finalise the trade deal by December

Canadian PM Carney accepts PM Modi's invite, to visit India next year

PM Modi extended an invitation to PM Carney to visit India during the bilaterals in Johannesburg

Indian Navy commissions indigenous anti-submarine warfare vessel INS Mahe

Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), INS Mahe represents the cutting edge of India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative in naval ship design and construction

PM Modi, Canada's Carney agree to deepen cooperation in defence, space

This was the second meeting between the two leaders. They earlier met in June on the margins of the G7 summit at Kananaskis in Canada

PM Modi, Meloni discuss ways to bolster ties in trade, defence & security

Both leaders expressed satisfaction over the progress being made on the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29, which would benefit the two economies and peoples, he added

Goyal calls on Israeli President Isaac Herzog; discusses economic ties

He said the discussions covered the full spectrum of bilateral strategic partnership, including trade and investment, science and technology, innovation, and deeper economic engagement

Bangladesh interim govt sends letter to India seeking Hasina's extradition

Citing an official source at the foreign ministry, the agency said that the note verbal (official diplomatic letter) was sent through the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi

Putin's upcoming India visit to be grand and fruitful, says Yuri Ushakov

We and the Indian side are actively preparing for the visit and hope it will be fruitful in every sense. It will be an extremely grand (visit) because it's even called a state visit, Ushakov said

UNSC reforms no longer an option, but a necessity: PM Modi at IBSA meet

Addressing the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) leaders summit here, Modi said at a time when the world appears fragmented and divided, IBSA can provide a message of unity, cooperation, and humanity

'Long live friendship', says French President Macron after meeting PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi, on his part, described the meeting as a "delightful exchange" and said that India-France ties remain a "force for global good

G20 sends strong message on disaster resilience, debt, minerals: MEA

The concerns and priorities of Africa were prominently reflected in the G20 South Africa Summit Leaders' Declaration, adopted by member countries, said Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (Economic Relations)

Op Sindoor was orchestra where every musician played role: Army chief

In his address at a convocation ceremony of a Delhi-based management institute, he also said the military operation reflected a "foresight" to anticipate change as the situation unfolded

J-K LG urges armed forces to stay vigilant amid attempts to disrupt peace

Sinha praised the Indian Armed Forces personnel for their unwavering courage and sacrifices to effectively address the security threats

Trump repeats claim of resolving India-Pak conflict in meeting with Mamdani

During remarks in the Oval Office, with Mamdani standing next to him, Trump repeated his claim that he solved the May conflict between India and Pakistan

'Special' summit: PM Narendra Modi begins SA visit to attend G20 meet

In a departure statement before leaving for Johannesburg, Prime Minister Modi backed South Africa's G20 agenda and stressed continuity of Global South priorities

PM Modi arrives in Johannesburg for G20 summit under SA's Presidency

Modi arrived at Waterkloof Air Force Base (AFB) in Gauteng, where he was accorded a traditional welcome. He was greeted by artists who performed cultural song and dances

Govt designates CISF as main security organisation for seaports

The CISF will now lead key functions at the seaports, such as conducting updated security assessments, preparing security plans, and undertaking core security duties

Admiral Tripathi's visit to US reaffirms growing synergy between 2 navies

The visit, from November 12 to 17, was aimed at further strengthening the India-US maritime partnership and advancing shared strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific