CDS Chauhan stresses need for India-made drone tech for future warfare
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday called for a rapid overhaul of India’s drone capabilities, urging the development of indigenous unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-drone technologies to address evolving threats on the battlefield. Speaking at the Manekshaw Centre
India co-chairs UN meet on accountability for crimes against peacekeepers
India co-chaired a high-level meeting of the Group of Friends (GoF) for Accountability for Crimes Against Peacekeepers at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, reaffirming its strong commitment to justice for UN personnel facing violence in conflict zones. India’s Permanent Representative to
Sri Lankan cross-party delegation visits India to boost bilateral ties
A 24-member Sri Lankan delegation, comprising young political leaders from 14 different parties, began a two-week visit to India on Wednesday aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and regional cooperation. The delegation met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi to discuss deepening ties
CM Mohan Yadav to address investors in Spain, promote Madhya Pradesh opportunities
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is set to promote investment opportunities in his state during the ‘Invest in Madhya Pradesh’ forum in Madrid, Spain, on Wednesday. The Chief Minister, accompanied by his wife and a delegation of senior officials, arrived in Madrid
PM Modi matches Congress PMs’ 70-year record of foreign Parliament speeches
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached a landmark in India’s diplomatic history by delivering his 17th address to a foreign Parliament, equalling the total of all Congress Prime Ministers combined over 70 years. The milestone was achieved during his recent tour of Ghana,
PM Modi concludes 5-nation tour, highlights India’s global outreach
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for India after completing a highly successful five-nation tour to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The Ministry of External Affairs described the visit as “productive and successful.” During the trip, PM Modi achieved a
Modi wraps up 5-nation tour, receives highest honors in three countries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi on Thursday morning after concluding a highly successful five-nation diplomatic tour to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the week-long journey was marked by “productive and
PM Modi, President Lula hold ‘fruitful talks’ to boost India-Brazil ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held wide-ranging discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brasilia, focusing on strengthening and diversifying trade and strategic cooperation between India and Brazil. “Held fruitful talks with President Lula, who has always been passionate
PM Modi receives Brazil’s highest civilian honour, thanks President Lula
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the people of Brazil after being conferred the country’s highest civilian award — The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross —
Strengthening economic ties key to India-Brazil partnership: President Lula
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday emphasized that stronger economic ties are crucial to deepening the strategic partnership between India and Brazil. The remarks came following his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Brasilia during the latter’s state
PM Modi heads to Brasilia for talks with Brazil’s President Lula
After concluding the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for Brasília on a State Visit, where he will meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to discuss key aspects of India-Brazil relations. Calling his Brazil
Four from Hyderabad family die in tragic US car fire
Four members of a family from Hyderabad were tragically burned to death in a car accident in the United States on Sunday. The victims, Sri Venkat, his wife Tejaswini, and their two children, were returning to Dallas from Atlanta when their car was
PM Modi outlines ‘humanity-first’ agenda as India to chair BRICS in 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday outlined a people-centric and “humanity-first” vision for BRICS as India prepares to take over the BRICS chairmanship next year. Speaking at the BRICS session on Environment, COP-30, and Global Health in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi said
PM Modi warns against weaponising critical minerals, tech and supply chains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cautioned that no country should weaponise critical minerals, technology, or supply chains to serve narrow self-interests at the expense of global stability. His remarks came during the BRICS Outreach Session on multilateralism, economic affairs, and AI in Rio
US delays tariffs to August 1 as trade negotiations ramp up
The United States has postponed its proposed country-specific tariffs to August 1, giving nations like India more time to reach trade agreements with Washington. Initially slated to take effect on July 9, the delay signals a push from the Trump administration to conclude
Japanese Ambassador visits Ayodhya, prays at Ram Janmabhoomi temple
Japanese Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Keiichi Ono, visited Ayodhya on Saturday and offered prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi and Shri Hanuman Garhi temples, highlighting Japan’s growing cultural connection with India. “Witnessed the cultural and spiritual significance at Shri Hanuman Garhi Temple
BRICS must balance innovation with digital sovereignty for Global South
As BRICS prepares for its 2025 Summit in Rio de Janeiro (July 6–7), the expanded bloc—now including Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE—faces a critical test: balancing innovation with digital sovereignty while reinforcing the Global South’s role in shaping the
EAM Jaishankar to visit China next week for SCO foreign ministers’ meet
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to China from July 13 to 15 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Tianjin, sources in the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday. His visit will begin in Beijing, where
The Dalai Lama’s epic exile and Tibet’s spiritual survival
Sixty-six years after his dramatic escape from Tibet, the 14th Dalai Lama remains a global icon of peace, compassion, and cultural resilience. Disguised as a soldier, Tenzin Gyatso fled Lhasa on March 17, 1959, following China’s brutal crackdown, beginning a 14-day journey that
India slams Pakistan Army’s claim on Waziristan suicide attack
India on Sunday strongly rejected the Pakistan Army’s accusation that it was involved in a deadly suicide bombing in North Waziristan that killed 13 Pakistani soldiers. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the allegation baseless and contemptible. “We have seen an official