External Affairs & Defence Security

Unwarranted, unsubstantiated: India dismisses lawsuit filed in US by Pannun

In November last year, US federal prosecutors charged Indian national Nikhil Gupta of working with an Indian government employee in the foiled plot to kill Pannun in New York

Reports claiming ammunition from India entering Ukraine speculative: MEA

MEA spokesperson said India has an "impeccable" track record of compliance with international obligations on the export of military and dual-use items

Quad leaders to unveil milestone initiative to combat cancer during summit

It was India's turn to host the Quad summit this year, but following a request from Washington, India agreed to host the summit next year

India engaged with partners on Russia-Ukraine peace, no proposal yet: MEA

India has expressed that it is ready to support peace initiative in Russia-Ukraine crisis, Putin also said that Brics nations, which include India, could act as mediators in potential peace talks

Israel declares new phase of war, turns focus toward Lebanon, Hezbollah

The head of Hezbollah's Executive Council promised the group would respond to Tuesday's pager explosion attack with special punishment

India major partner for development of education sector: Maldives minister

While addressing education, skilling resources exhibition and conference DIDAC, Maldives Education, Labour & Skills Minister Ahmed Shafeeu praised India's efforts towards education in his nation

'Unwarranted': India reacts to US court summon over 'plot' to kill Pannun

A US court has summoned the Indian government following Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's lawsuit alleging an assassination plot against him, a charge that has been denied by the Centre

Ukraine reportedly using Indian arms against Russia: How and why explained

Moscow has raised concerns about artillery shells sold by Indian manufacturers to European customers turning up in Ukraine, but New Delhi does not appear to have taken action to stop such transfers

Psychological test for Agniveers, anti-drone systems on DRDO's 2024 agenda

Currently, the recruitment process for Agniveers involves educational qualifications, physical tests, and medical assessments but lacks psychological evaluation

India abstains from UNGA resolution urging Israel's exit from occupied land

The resolution was titled Advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences arising from Israel's policies

Taiwan detects 20 Chinese military aircraft, 10 vessels near territory

Since September 2020, China has intensified its use of gray zone tactics by increasing the number of military aircraft and naval vessels

India-US conduct joint military exercise under Yudh Abhyas in Rajasthan

Notably, army personnel have been training together at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan, since September 9 and will continue till September 22

New wave of blasts hits Lebanon; Israel declares 'new phase' of war

At least nine people were killed and more than 300 people wounded in the second wave, the Health Ministry said

Indian Muslim woman supports CAA at UNHRC, emphasises humanitarian aspects

According to Rifat, the CAA addresses an urgent need by providing refuge and legal status to those who have historically faced persecution in their home countries

Hezbollah hand-held radios explode across Lebanon, 9 killed, 300 injured

Lebanon's health ministry said nine people had been killed and more than 300 injured, while the death toll from Tuesday's explosions rose to 12, including two children, with nearly 3,000 injured

Hungary based co made pagers that exploded in Lebanon: Taiwanese firm

Pagers used by the militant group Hezbollah exploded near-simultaneously a day earlier in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least 12 people, including two children, and wounding nearly 3,000

China imposes sanctions on US companies selling weapons to Taiwan

China has previously demanded US companies end cooperation with Taiwan's armed forces, with no apparent effect

India notifies Pakistan to amend six-decade-old Indus water treaty

India's notification highlights fundamental and unforeseen changes in circumstances that require a reassessment of obligations under various Articles of the Treaty

Hezbollah pager bombs: Israel's original plan failed. So here's what it did

Israeli intelligence agency Mossad reportedly inserted explosives into thousands of pagers during production before the devices reached Hezbollah

Hezbollah pager bombs latest in long list of Israeli strikes on its enemies

Israel has a history of executing sophisticated remote operations, which include complex cyberattacks, remote-controlled machine guns, and suicide drone attacks