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June 13, 2026

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth to assume office as Chief of Army Staff on June 30

The Central government has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). He will assume office on June 30 following the retirement of the current Army Chief, Gen...

June 13, 2026

IAF Aircraft Crash: Squadron Leader, Flight Lieutenant Among Five Killed

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday identified the five personnel who lost their lives in the tragic AN-32 aircraft accident at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam, describing them as having made the "supreme sacrifice in the line of duty." The deceased ...

June 13, 2026

Five IAF Personnel Killed in Jorhat AN-32 Crash; Assam CM, Rajnath Express Grief

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expressed his condolences following the death of five Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel in the tragic AN-32 aircraft crash at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. In a post on X, Sarma said the Assam gover...

June 12, 2026

Iran Says No Final Decision on U.S. Deal as Diplomatic Efforts Face Crucial Test

Diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting in West Asia remain on shaky ground today, after Iran announced that it has not made any final decision on a proposed agreement with the United States. That sta...

June 12, 2026

Government on high alert to protect Indian seafarers amid Gulf security crisis

India has placed maritime agencies on the highest level of alert amid the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Gulf region, following a missile attack on a commercial tanker that claimed the lives of three Indian seafarers. The Ministry of Ports, S...

June 10, 2026

'Desert Harmony' Showcases Deepening India–Saudi Cultural Engagement

The Embassy of India in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, hosted a cultural evening titled “Desert Harmony - Sitar Melodies,” celebrating the rich heritage of Indian classical music. The highlight of the evening was a perf...

June 12, 2026

Iran Says No Final Decision on U.S. Deal as Diplomatic Efforts Face Crucial Test

Diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting in West Asia remain on shaky ground today, after Iran announced that it has not made any final decision on a proposed agreement with the United States. That sta...

June 12, 2026

Government on high alert to protect Indian seafarers amid Gulf security crisis

India has placed maritime agencies on the highest level of alert amid the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Gulf region, following a missile attack on a commercial tanker that claimed the lives of three Indian seafarers. The Ministry of Ports, S...

June 10, 2026

'Desert Harmony' Showcases Deepening India–Saudi Cultural Engagement

The Embassy of India in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, hosted a cultural evening titled “Desert Harmony - Sitar Melodies,” celebrating the rich heritage of Indian classical music. The highlight of the evening was a perf...

June 12, 2026

The Indo-Pacific connect: Why India and France are natural strategic partners

Thousands of kilometres apart geographically, India and France are finding increasing common ground in the Indo-Pacific region. France remains the only European country with significant territories, ...

June 12, 2026

AI, innovation and technology define the future of India-France relations

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key frontier of India-France cooperation, with both nations seeking to shape the future of emerging technologies through collaboration rather than competition. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), ...

June 12, 2026

Defence cooperation becomes the backbone of India-France strategic ties

Defence cooperation remains the strongest pillar of India-France relations, evolving from a buyer-seller arrangement into a partnership focused on co-development, co-production and technological collaboration. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (ME...

June 12, 2026

India lodges 'strong protest' with US over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge strong protest regarding the continuing attacks by US naval forces on commercial vessels carrying...

June 10, 2026

Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks against a U.S. base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported. The clashes mark one of the bigg...

June 3, 2026

India engages US on proposed tariffs, continues talks on trade framework agreement

India is actively engaging with the United States over proposed tariffs under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, while simultaneously continuing discussions aimed at finalising a bilateral trade framework agreement, the government said on Wednesday. Acc...

May 27, 2026

Russian scientists develop vaccine for new Ebola strain: Moscow

Russia has announced that its scientists have developed a vaccine against a new strain of the Ebola virus linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Russian Embassy...

May 22, 2026

International Big Cat Alliance Summit postponed following rescheduling of India-Africa Forum Summit

The first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit, originally scheduled to be held in New Delhi on June 1, has been postponed following the rescheduling of the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV), the government said on Thursday. The summit was pl...

May 15, 2026

Jayant Chaudhary represents India at Uganda President Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony, reaffirms bilateral ties

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during his recent visit to Uganda, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening ties with the African nation. Chaudhary, who holds t...

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IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi today, warns of thunderstorms, gusty winds and rain

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Saturday, warning residents of scattered thunderstorms, thu...

June 12, 2026 | Health and Family Welfare

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June 12, 2026 | International Day of Yoga (IDY)

From Kuwait to Kyrgyzstan, Indian missions hold yoga events a...

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June 10, 2026 | India Saudi Cultural Engagement

‘Desert Harmony’ Showcases Deepening India–Saudi Cultural Eng...

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Italian fashion house Prada unveiled on Sunday the inner-layer garment...

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“Schmigadoon!” won the Tony Award for best musical on Sunday, whil...

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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday inaugurated Hexawar...

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