New Delhi, December 15, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed for a three-nation tour covering Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, underscoring India’s commitment to strengthening ties with key partners across West Asia and Africa. Focus on Historic Ties and Contemporary Partnerships In his departure statement, the Prime Minister said…
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Thailand–Cambodia Border Clash Kills 4 Thai Soldiers
Bangkok: The long-simmering border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated sharply on Saturday after four Thai soldiers were killed in fresh fighting, pushing the death toll from the latest round of violence to at least 24 this week. The clashes come amid growing regional concern and confusion over a ceasefire…
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China–Philippines Tensions Rise After Water Cannon Attack
Tensions between China and the Philippines escalated sharply after the Philippine Coast Guard accused Chinese coast guard vessels of firing high-pressure water cannons at Filipino fishing boats near Sabina Shoal in the contested South China Sea. The incident reportedly injured at least three fishermen and caused significant damage to two…
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US Approves F-16 Tech Upgrade for Pakistan
The United States has notified Congress of a proposed $686 million sale of advanced technology and sustainment support for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, a Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) letter shows. The package covering Link-16 tactical data links, cryptographic systems, avionics upgrades, training and logistics aims to modernise Pakistan’s Block-52…
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Envoys of Five Nations Present Credentials to President Murmu
In a significant diplomatic engagement, President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the newly appointed envoys of Lebanon, Mauritius, Senegal, Saudi Arabia and Ghana at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. The ceremony, held on November 25, 2025, reaffirmed India’s continued commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and global cooperation. The…
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Modi, Meloni Meet at G20 as PM Launches 4 Global Initiatives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a congenial note on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, sharing a warm handshake and light-hearted exchange with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni that was widely circulated on video. The moment underlined the personal chemistry between the two leaders amid high-level multilateral…
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Piyush Goyal Boosts Global Trade at CII Summit
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal held extensive discussions with global leaders and business delegations at the 30th CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on 14 November 2025. His engagements focused on strengthening trade, boosting investment flows and reinforcing India’s role as a trusted global economic partner. Addressing…
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Garuda 25: IAF Joins 8th Bilateral Exercise with France
The Indian Air Force has deployed Su-30MKI fighters to Mont-de-Marsan for Exercise Garuda 25, taking part in advanced air combat and joint-strike drills with the French Air and Space Force. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the eighth edition of the bilateral air exercise Garuda 25 with the…
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India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue Strengthens Ties
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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India Hits Back at Pakistan’s Nuclear Violations
India on Friday sharply criticized Pakistan’s alleged nuclear weapons testing activities, stating that such “clandestine and illegal nuclear operations” align with Islamabad’s longstanding history of covert proliferation and export control violations. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued the statement following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks suggesting that…