Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and his Indonesian counterpart Mr Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin co-chaired the third India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi on 27 November 2025. The two leaders reaffirmed a broad strategic partnership and agreed to deepen cooperation across defence industry collaboration, maritime security, cyber resilience and multilateral engagement…
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INS Sahyadri Boosts India-Philippines Defence Ties
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, one of the Indian Navy’s frontline indigenously-built stealth frigates, reached Manila, Philippines, for a port call as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Indo-Pacific. The visit marks another significant step in deepening India-Philippines defence cooperation and expanding New Delhi’s maritime engagement in the…
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India-US Sign Landmark 10-Year Defence Framework Agreement
The governments of India and the United States have formally signed a ten-year defence framework agreement, signalling a major leap in bilateral strategic cooperation. The pact was inked on 31 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur during a meeting between India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and U.S. Secretary of War (Defence)…
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Indo-Pacific Dialogue 2025 Concludes in New Delhi
The three-day Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025 (IPRD-2025), the Indian Navy’s flagship annual strategic conference, concluded in New Delhi on October 30. The dialogue, held from October 28–30, witnessed active participation from over 30 countries, bringing together global experts, senior officers, and scholars to deliberate on regional maritime cooperation. The seventh…
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Indian Navy Commanders’ Conference 2025 Begins in New Delhi
The Indian Navy’s second biannual Commanders’ Conference 2025 is set to begin in New Delhi from 22nd to 24th October. The three-day gathering gains strategic importance following ‘Operation Sindoor’ and the Navy’s sustained high operational tempo, emphasizing combat readiness and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. Focus on Joint Operations…
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India and Canada Reset Ties After Diplomatic Strain
India and Canada have taken decisive steps to restore their bilateral relationship after tensions escalated over the 2023 assassination of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand visited Delhi for high-level talks with her Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
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India–New Zealand FTA Talks Make Major Progress in Queenstown
The third round of negotiations for the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded on 19 September 2025 in Queenstown, marking an important milestone in bilateral trade relations. Officials from both nations described the discussions as constructive, with several chapters finalized and significant progress made in other key areas….
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Modi, Trump Reaffirm Friendship, Seek to Reset India-US Ties
New Delhi, Sept 6: After weeks of tension over trade disagreements and India’s purchase of Russian oil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have sought to reset ties by reaffirming their personal friendship and the long-standing strength of the India-US partnership. The exchange began when President Trump…