NSA Ajit Doval And Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Hold Constructive Talks To Normalise India-China Relations

Ajit Doval and Wang Yi held a significant diplomatic meeting in New Delhi on 22 June 2026, on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers’ gathering. The talks were described by the Ministry of External Affairs as constructive and forward-looking, signalling a renewed effort to stabilise and normalise relations between India and China.The two sides reviewed recent developments in their

June 23, 2026
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Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu Joins BRICS NSAs Meeting In India

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu arrived in India on Tuesday to take part in the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting. His arrival was confirmed by the Russian Embassy in India through a post on X, highlighting his participation in this high-level multilateral engagement.The meeting is being hosted by India and is chaired by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. Today

June 23, 2026
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Canada Pursues Strategic Defence Partnership With India Amid Historic Military Spending Surge

Canada is embarking on a transformative defence partnership with India, driven by a historic surge in military expenditure and a renewed phase of bilateral stability.Canadian High Commissioner to India Chris Cooter has outlined a vision where Canada’s rapidly expanding defence budget, projected to reach 5% of GDP, will create unprecedented opportunities for collaboration with India’s defence and

June 23, 2026
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India Emerged As Armenia’s Top Defence Supplier Under Pashinyan, Now Invests In Peace

India emerged as Armenia’s top defence supplier during Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s first administration, delivering missiles, rocket systems, radars and anti-drone technologies that reshaped Yerevan’s military posture.Today, with defence ties firmly established, the emphasis is shifting towards peace-building, reconciliation and sustainable cooperation in the South Caucasus.India became

June 23, 2026
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Indian Navy Warships Dock In Ho Chi Minh City To Boost Defence Cooperation With Vietnam

A task group of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Udaygiri, INS Taragiri and INS Kavaratti, arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on 22 June for a three‑day goodwill visit. The arrival underscores the growing defence cooperation and naval exchanges between Vietnam and India, reflecting the steady expansion of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.INS Udaygiri and INS Taragiri berthed at Nha Rong–Khanh

June 23, 2026
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The Dialogue Trap: How Beijing Uses Diplomacy For Salami Slicing

by Adithya M NairDiplomacy and negotiation are tools generally used for conflict resolution, but China has actively weaponised them to freeze Indian retaliation while trying to alter facts on the ground.This was evident during both the Doklam clash (2017) as well as the Galwan clash (2020).The Chinese strategy has been to deliberately flare up a border issue and swiftly initiate talks to create

June 23, 2026
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Safran And SatSure Forge Indo-French Geospatial Intelligence Partnership

Safran Electronics & Defence and SatSure have signed a landmark MoU to co-develop advanced geospatial intelligence solutions for India, announced during the France-India Year of Innovation.This partnership merges Safran’s mission-critical AI expertise with SatSure’s satellite data analytics, aiming to enhance defence, environmental monitoring, and national decision-making capabilities.French

June 22, 2026
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Israel Reaffirms Commitment To Expand Defence Cooperation With India

India and Israel have reaffirmed their commitment to expand defence cooperation under the Special Strategic Partnership, with Maj Gen Amir Baram’s (Retd) visit to New Delhi marking a significant step forward.The partnership now encompasses joint projects in defence, technology, and innovation, building on Prime Minister Modi’s February 2026 visit to Israel where ties were elevated to a

June 22, 2026
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NSA Ajit Doval Meets Iranian Official On BRICS Sidelines

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Iran’s Deputy Secretary for Defence Affairs of the Supreme National Security Council, Ghadir Nezamipour, in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting being hosted by India on 22–23 June 2026.Both sides held discussions on the ongoing situation in West Asia, a region facing heightened

June 22, 2026
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Sergio Gor Expresses Optimism Ahead of Jamieson Greer’s Visit To Advance US-India Trade Deal

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has expressed optimism ahead of the visit of United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to New Delhi. In a message posted on X, Gor stated that he was looking forward to welcoming Greer to the capital for his scheduled meetings with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and other senior officials.He emphasised that multiple sessions have been planned

June 22, 2026
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