India And Russia Set To Reinforce Strategic Ties As Lavrov To Meet EAM Jaishankar In New Delhi

Sergey Lavrov will arrive in New Delhi on 14–15 May 2026 to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and hold wide-ranging bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.The visit is expected to reinforce India–Russia strategic ties, covering defence, trade, energy, and diplomatic coordination ahead of the BRICS Summit in September.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s

May 8, 2026
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Russia Successfully Test Launches Soyuz‑5 Rocket With World’s Most Powerful Liquid‑Fuelled Engine

The older version of Soyuz rocket system taking-off from Baikonur CosmodromeRussia has successfully conducted the maiden test launch of its Soyuz‑5 rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, on 30 April 2026 at 21:00 Moscow time.The rocket, equipped with the RD‑171MV engine described as the world’s most powerful liquid‑fuelled engine, demonstrated flawless performance and is capable of carrying

May 8, 2026
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India-UAE Review Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Amid Regional Tensions

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri with UAE’s MoS for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to Abu Dhabi on Thursday underscored the depth and breadth of India’s engagement with the United Arab Emirates.He met with Reem Al Hashimy, the UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, where both sides reviewed the full spectrum of the

May 8, 2026
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India Approves ₹1,570 Crore Vadinar Ship Repair Facility To Strengthen Maritime Infrastructure

The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of a state-of-the-art ship repair facility at Vadinar in Gujarat, with an investment of ₹1,570 crore.This landmark project is designed to bolster India’s maritime infrastructure and reduce dependence on foreign shipyards, positioning the nation as a competitive player in global ship repair

May 8, 2026
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INS Sagardhwani Strengthens India–Vietnam Scientific And Maritime Cooperation At Cam Ranh

INS Sagardhwani, the Indian Navy’s oceanographic research vessel, arrived at Cam Ranh, Vietnam on 5 May 2026, marking a notable step forward in India’s scientific cooperation with Vietnam.The ship’s arrival was warmly welcomed by Senior Colonel Tran Van Cuong, Deputy Head of Khanh Hoa Military Command, alongside representatives from the Vietnam People’s Navy and Coast Guard. This reception

May 8, 2026
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DRDO Opens CBRN Field Training And Demonstration Centre In Delhi To Strengthen Nuclear And Radiological Preparedness

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has inaugurated a new Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear field training and demonstration centre at Burari plains in Delhi on 6 May 2026.The facility was formally opened by Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO. The centre has been established to strengthen India’s preparedness for

May 8, 2026
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi Likely To Visit India For BRICS Meet Amid West Asia Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is likely to travel to New Delhi to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting scheduled for 14–15 May, according to sources in Tehran who spoke to News18 India.This visit is expected to carry considerable diplomatic weight as it will be Araghchi’s first trip to India since the outbreak of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has sharply escalated

May 8, 2026
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