Jaipur, April 2 – The 6th Edition of the General K. Sundarji Memorial Lecture was held on Thursday at the Sapta Shakti Auditorium, Jaipur. Organized by the Mechanised Infantry Centre & School (MIC&S) in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), the seminar discussed the...
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Jaipur, April 2 The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the South Western Command, Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, highlighted the importance of strategic autonomy in an era marked by geopolitical volatility and complex security challenges, on Thursday.He was speaking at the sixth...
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Washington, March 26 – Announcing plans for a high-stakes diplomatic engagement, US President Donald Trump has said that his rescheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14–15, calling it a “Monumental Event” and signaling renewed high-level engagement...
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New Delhi, March 24 India plays an indispensable role in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, as well as maintaining a "favorable" balance of power in Asia, a senior official from the Trump administration said on Tuesday. This vision is crucial in the face of significant...
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Elbridge Colby, the Under Secretary of War for Policy in the United States, stated today that the United States views India as a key partner in maintaining a favorable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking at a special session in New Delhi, Mr. Colby emphasized that India's decisions...
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Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, and Italian Ambassador Nicoletta Bombardiere co-chaired the 9th Round of India-Italy Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) in New Delhi today. The MEA stated that the FOC provided an opportunity to review and discuss the entire range of...
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New Delhi, March 20 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Australian counterpart Penny Wong on Friday and discussed the West Asia crisis as well as the situation in the Indo-Pacific.The Jaishankar-Wong phone conversation came against the backdrop of increasing global concerns...
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Washington, March 20 – The United States is urging Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defense, even as it maintains a strong military presence on the continent. This shift has direct implications for India, as Washington focuses more on China and the Indo-Pacific.At a hearing of...
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Tokyo, March 18 – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will depart for Washington on Wednesday evening for a three-day visit during which she is scheduled to hold talks with US President Donald Trump, with the goal of solidifying her position as a crucial partner for the US in Asia, according...
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Brussels, March 16 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with top European Union leadership and foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday, discussing the implementation of recent India-EU agreements and key global issues.Jaishankar, who was on a two-day visit to the capital of Belgium...
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Washington, March 14 – The United States announced up to $500 million in funding to expand the domestic processing of critical minerals and strengthen the battery supply chain that supports industries ranging from defense to transportation and energy.The US Department of Energy (DOE) said the...
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State Minister for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, emphasized today that stable maritime growth is essential for the Global South. Delivering remarks on the second day of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, he stressed that India's decisions are guided by national interests and are...
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March 03, New Delhi — Romania is seeking to strengthen economic, educational, and research cooperation with India, Deputy Foreign Minister Clara Volintiru said during her visit to New Delhi for the Raisina Dialogue.Describing the Raisina Dialogue as a landmark global forum comparable to...
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Washington, February 28 – From Russian and Chinese military activity near Alaska to drone incursions at the US-Mexico border, American senators pressed two Pentagon nominees on how they would defend the homeland while preserving civil liberties during a closely watched confirmation hearing.The...
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New Delhi, February 19 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Emmanuel Macron before the French President concluded his visit to India on Thursday, following his participation in the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.The two leaders held discussions on a busy day as PM Modi welcomed world leaders...
Colombo, February 19 A top US military official will undertake a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, starting Thursday, the US Embassy here said.The visit of Admiral Steve "Web" Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, highlights the strategic importance the United States places on Sri Lanka's...
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February 17, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India and France share a commitment to democratic values, the rule of law, and a multipolar world, and also share common values in the fight against terrorism.PM Modi said that both nations are united in their belief that reforms...
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Washington, February 17 – The United States and the Philippines reaffirmed their treaty alliance and pledged deeper military and economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.Senior officials met in Manila for the 12th Philippines-United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue. The talks marked 80...