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September 2, 2024 5:31 PM

Maritime security to feature in talks with Singapore, says MEA ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Singapore, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that discussions on maritime security will be a key agenda item during the talks with Singaporean leadership. "On maritime security ...

September 2, 2024 5:01 PM

Indian Navy’s P8I aircraft in France for Exercise Varuna

The Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft has landed at Air Base 125 Istres-Le Tube in France, marking its first-ever deployment in Europe, to participate in the 22nd edition of Exercise Varuna with the French Navy. This deployment comes 63 years after the In...

August 30, 2024 4:29 PM

Indian economy has transformed from ‘Fragile Five’ to ‘Fabulous Five’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that the Indian economy has progressed from the 'Fragile Five' in 2014 to the 'Fabulous Five' in 2024. Speaking at the 'Manorama News Conclave 2024' in Thiruvananthapuram, Singh emphasized that India is n...

August 29, 2024 12:09 PM

Gujarat rains: Indian Army deploys six columns for rescue operations

The Indian Army has mobilized six columns to conduct rescue operations in Gujarat's worst-affected areas as flood-like conditions persist due to continuous heavy rainfall. This deployment comes in response to an urgent request from the Gujarat state ...

August 25, 2024 8:55 AM

INS Mumbai to dock in Colombo for three-day visit

The Indian Navy’s warship, INS Mumbai, will arrive in Colombo on August 26, for a three-day visit. The Sri Lanka Navy will ceremonially receive the ship. INS Mumbai, commissioned into the Indian Navy on January 22, 2001, is the third of the Delhi-...

August 23, 2024 10:36 PM

India and Ukraine sign agreements in agriculture, medicine, and cultural cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have formalized several agreements during Modi's visit to Kyiv, focusing on agriculture, medical products regulation, and cultural cooperation. The leaders oversaw the signing o...

August 21, 2024 11:15 AM

Rajnath Singh to visit US for strategic talks

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit the United States from August 23 to 26, following an invitation from US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. During his visit, Singh will engage in bilateral discussions with Secretary Austin and also meet...

August 14, 2024 5:17 PM

Indian Army takes out ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Leh

Ahead of the 78th Independence Day, the Indian Army on Wednesday held a 'Tiranga Yatra' from Col. Rinchen's Memorial to the Hall of Fame in Leh, Ladakh. Army personnel marched on the road, waving tricolour and singing patriotic songs ahead of the I...

August 14, 2024 2:03 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds important meet on security in J-K, NSA, Army Chief present

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday convened a crucial meeting to address the "rising" terror-related incidents in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, the meeting, held at South Block, was attended by Defence Se...

August 14, 2024 1:43 PM

“Unity in diversity”: BSF takes out ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ bike rally in West Bengal’s Krishnanagar

The Border Security Force (BSF) organized a 'Har Ghar Tiranga' bike rally in Krishnanagar, West Bengal on Wednesday. The event, held just days before India's 78th Independence Day, aims to promote national unity and encourage citizens to hoist the na...

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