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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Shillong, May 30 (IANS) The maiden edition of the multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 concluded successfully on Saturday at the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya with a comprehensive 72-hour validation exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability, mutual trust, and collective preparedness among participating nations, officials said. The exercise brought together more than 400 military personnel from 13 countries, India, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Ne…
Singapore, May 30 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Saturday held bilateral discussions here with his Australian counterpart, Meghan Quinn. During the meeting, on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, both sides reviewed the progress of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, discussed upcoming high-level engagements, and explored opportunities to further strengthen defence cooperation in areas of mutual interest.”Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh held b…
Singapore, May 29 (IANS) India and Canada on Friday discussed ways to strengthen defence cooperation while exploring opportunities for deeper collaboration across several other sectors. The discussions were held during a meeting between Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Canada’s Senior Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence Kelvin Brosseau on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.In a post on X, Ministry of Defence’s Directorate of Public Relations stated, “Both sid…
Tallinn, May 25 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Tallinn, Estonia, hosted a curtain raiser Yoga session on Monday ahead of the 12th International Day of Yoga, which is observed worldwide on June 21 every year. “The journey to the 12th International Day of Yoga has begun!. The Embassy, in collaboration with the local partners in Saaremaa Island, Estonia, hosted a vibrant curtain raiser yoga session, which witnessed enthusiastic participation of local people and community leaders,” wrote the Emb…
Kannur, May 25 (IANS) The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, will host the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the Spring Term 2026 on May 28, during which Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, will be present, an official said. Besides being the Chief Guest at the event, Vice Admiral Saxena will be Reviewing Officer of the parade, lending added stature to this ceremonial occasion, the official said in a statement.The passing out parade marks a defining…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) China’s influence in Africa now goes beyond economic projects to exerting diplomatic and political pressure on governments to toe the Beijing line when it comes to relations with other countries, according to an article.”China’s influence on the continent is no longer defined solely by infrastructure projects, mining investments, or trade deals. China’s growing leverage is now expressed through diplomatic pressure, political signalling, and the ability to shape what …
Shillong, May 20 (IANS) A multilateral military exercise, ‘PRAGATI 2026’, involving armed forces personnel from 12 friendly nations, commenced on Wednesday at the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, officials said. The two-week-long exercise has brought together participants from Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam to strengthen regional cooperation, interoperability and strategic coordination among the partic…
Mbabane, April 25 (IANS) Taiwan’s Foreign Minister, Lin Chia-lung, arrived in the South African nation, Eswatini, on Saturday, despite the previous cancellation of the President’s visit.The foreign minister posted that he arrived safely in Eswatini as the special envoy of Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te.He said that he is “Grateful to Foreign Minister Pholile Shakantu, Minister Manqoba Khumalo, and our overseas community for the warm welcome.”“I look forward to joining the national ce…
Taipei, April 21 (IANS) Taiwan’s President, Lai Ching-te’s visit to the African nation of Eswatini has been cancelled as overflight clearances were revoked for his flight by multiple nations. Presidential Office Secretary-General Pan Men-an said Tuesday that Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar “unexpectedly and without justification rescinded overflight permission” for the chartered plane that Lai, his national security team and the press corps were scheduled to take, reported Central News A…