Shillong, May 30 (IANS) The multilateral military exercise Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in IOR (PRAGATI) 2026 concluded with a reinforced collective commitment towards peace, stability, and security in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Army said on Saturday. Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS), along with Vice Chiefs and senior military leaders from participating nations, witnessed the final validation exercise and closing ceremo…
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New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that India and the US are strategically aligned on several key global issues, including critical minerals, supply chains and terrorism. He called India “one of the most important strategic partners” for the US in the world. While addressing a joint press briefing with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday, Rubio said that India and the US have suffered due to global terrorism networks. He noted that India and …
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The State Visit of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides to India concluded on Saturday with both nations announcing a major upgrade in bilateral relations by elevating ties to a Strategic Partnership. The visit is being seen as a significant step towards strengthening cooperation between New Delhi and Nicosia across diplomacy, trade, education and security sectors.Sharing details of the conclusion of the visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhi…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India and Egypt underscored the importance of bilateral cooperation in countering terrorism, reflecting the spirit of the India-Egypt Strategic Partnership at the 5th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. The meeting between India and Egypt was held in New Delhi on May 20.The meeting was co-chaired by senior officials from the Ministries of External Affairs and Foreign Affairs, with the par…
Rome, May 20 (IANS) India and Italy on Wednesday jointly condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross border terrorism, urging all the nations to continue work towards eliminating terrorist safe havens and infrastructure, disrupting terrorist networks and combating terror financing. During their meeting in Rome, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni welcomed the first meeting of the Permanent Task Force between I…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Insisting that there were differing views among members with regard to the situation in West Asia and the Middle East, India on Friday issued a chair’s statement instead of a joint statement at the conclusion of the two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi. The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation to address humanitarian crisis worldwide and expressed concern at the dwindling of internationa…
Manila, May 14 (IANS) India and Philippines held the second meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism in Manila, discussing emerging regional and global terrorism landscape. During the two-day meeting held in Manila which ended on Thursday, the two sides spoke about various wide range of areas of cooperation in counter terrorism, law enforcement, judicial cooperation and capacity building. “Both sides unequivocally and strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifes…
Srinagar, May 10 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that joining the Union Territory’s police service is not merely a career choice, but becoming part of a legacy written in blood.The Lt Governor handed over appointment letters to newly recruited constables of the Jammu and Kashmir Police during a presentation ceremony at the Armed Police Complex in Zewan.Around 4,000 recruits were selected through a transparent, merit-based process conducted by the Jammu and Kas…
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, who served as the Director General of Air Operations during last year’s military operation against Pakistan, on Thursday said that Indian forces had shot down 13 aircrafts and 11 airfields of the rogue nation under the Operation Sindoor.Addressing a press conference in Jaipur on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Deputy Chief of Air Staff claimed that the operation successfully destroyed nine terrorist hideouts inside Pakistan and Pa…
Tashkent, April 24 (IANS) The seventh edition of India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise ‘Dustlik’ culminated with a final validation exercise and closing ceremony at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangam, on Friday. According to the Indian Defence Ministry, the exercise reinforced military cooperation and improved interoperability between the Indian Army and the Armed Forces of the Uzbekistan. The exercise enhanced preparedness for joint operations to neutralise unlawful armed groups,…