Indian Coast Guard vessel ICGS Sarthak, an indigenously designed Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), arrived at Suwaikh Port on December 9 as part of its Overseas Deployment (OSD) to the Gulf. The five-day visit aims to strengthen bilateral maritime ties, conduct professional exchanges and advance cooperative efforts under India’s SAGAR vision….
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India, Brunei Launch Joint Working Group on Defence Cooperation
New Delhi, December 10, 2025: India and Brunei formally inaugurated the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation in New Delhi today, taking a concrete step to deepen bilateral defence ties. The inaugural meeting which included the signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) focused on operational cooperation, capacity building,…
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US Official Begins India Visit as Trade Talks Accelerate
The United States has stepped up its diplomatic and commercial engagement with India as senior American officials arrive in the country this week to advance ongoing trade negotiations and strengthen strategic cooperation. The visit is being viewed as a significant development at a time when New Delhi and Washington are…
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India Nearing P75I Submarine Deal This Year
India Eyes P75I Deal This Fiscal; MDL Trims Submarine Cost Significantly India is hoping to sign the long-delayed Project 75 India (P75I) contract for six conventional diesel-electric submarines with German partner ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) before the end of the current fiscal year. Officials and defence sources say Mazagon Dock…
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PM Modi to Visit Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu on Nov 19
New Delhi, 18 November 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on 19 November to participate in the Centenary celebrations of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi and to inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore. The Prime Minister will also…
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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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Vice-President Calls for Global South Unity at IN-STEP
Vice-President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the 3rd edition of the International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN-STEP) at the Vice-President’s Enclave in New Delhi on Friday, highlighting the need for greater cooperation among Global South nations. He called for ethical leadership, responsible use of emerging technologies, and a renewed commitment…
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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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India, Mongolia Deepen Bonds on Dharma & Development
The President of Mongolia, H.E. Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, was warmly received by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla at Makar Dwar, Parliament House, Delhi, today. The visit marked a milestone in India-Mongolia relations, emphasizing shared values of democracy, dharma, and development (3D). Strengthening 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations During bilateral discussions,…
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Rajnath Singh Strengthens India-Australia Ties in Canberra
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a significant bilateral meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Ms Penny Wong in Canberra on October 10, 2025. The discussions focused on further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, particularly in defence, security, and regional stability. India-Australia Partnership: Built on Trust and Shared Values During…