Foreign Affairs

Iran to Welcome Peace Initiative by India: Envoy

New Delhi: Any peace initiative by India to de-escalate tension between Iran and US would be welcomed by Iran in the prevailing situation following the killing of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian...

China Launches 2 Powerful Naval Destroyers

New Delhi: As part of its exercise to boost its naval strength and become a major maritime power, China on December 28 launched two powerful naval destroyers. It was also building a massive pier at...

Russia Makes Operational New Hypersonic Weapon of Intercontinental Range

Moscow: In a major weapon development, Russia has made operational a new hypersonic weapon of intercontinental range after years of test, Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to President Vladimir Putin on December 27. Shoigu...

India Steps up Diplomatic Initiative in Western Indian Ocean to Counter China

New Delhi: With China seeking to consolidate its efforts to make its presence felt militarily and economically in the western Indian Ocean, India too stepped up its efforts in this region by appointing a...

India Oman Sign Maritime Agreement

  New Delhi. In a boost to Indo-Oman maritime relations, the two countries will sign an agreement during Foreign Minister S Jaishankar’s visit on December 24 for cooperation in the field of Maritime Transport enabling...

Trump Launches Space Force

  New Delhi. In a major move towards enhancing American military might, President Donald Trump has launched space force, the first new US military service in more than 70 years. Trump claimed a victory for one...

India for Regional Approach to Stabilize Afghanistan

New Delhi: Amid reports of US-Taliban negotiations being relaunched, aIndia sought to push for a regional approach to stabilise Afghanistan and tackle counterterrorism in the region. This comes as there were reports of Taliban returning...

China Commissions Indigenously Made Aircraft Carrier into Service

Beijing: In a major step towards its goal of military modernisation, China commissioned its first domestically built aircraft carrier into service on December 17 at a key base on the shores of the disputed...

Indian Ocean Region Nations Should Build a Common Vision for Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar

  New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on December 14 said one of the problems in building partnerships in the Indo-Pacific maritime region was the lack of consensus on what such a concept...

Alignment with India in Strategic Interest of US, Says US Defence Secretary

  Washington: With Pentagon’s top challenges being from China and Russia, there is an alignment of America's strategic interest with India, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on December 13. "Next week in Washington DC, the...

Third India-Australia Secretary-level 2+2 Dialogue Held

New Delhi: Ahead of visit by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to India, the third India-Australia Secretary-level 2+2 Dialogue was held in New Delhi to identify areas of cooperation between the two countries. The Indian...

US Congressman Supports Strategic Relationship with India

  New Delhi: India found a strong supporter of Indo-US strategic relationship in American Congressman Francis Rooney (Republican from Florida) who said that this would counter terrorism and balance China. Delivering remarks on the floor of...

No US Sanctions on India for Buying S-400 from Russia: Official

  New York: India may not face the US sanctions for purchase of Russian Triumf S-400 though New Delhi would have to tighten defence technology security to prevent Moscow snooping, a senior US official indicated. The...
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