INS Kadmatt’s Makassar Visit Strengthens India–Indonesia Naval Cooperation In Indo-Pacific

INS Kadmatt, a Kamorta-class anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvette of the Indian Navy, visited Makassar, Indonesia, for a three-day Operational Turnaround (OTR) from October 3 to 5, 2025. The visit formed part of the ship’s ongoing deployment in the Indo-Pacific region, underscoring India’s commitment to fostering regional maritime stability and strengthening partnerships with ASEAN navies.The

October 8, 2025
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Fresh Encounter Erupts In J&K’s Rajouri; Army, CRPF Join Police In Intense Anti-Terror Operation

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Tuesday, following an exchange of gunfire initiated by terrorists against a police search team. The incident occurred in the Beeranthub area under Kandi police station limits, triggering a swift and coordinated response from multiple security forces.Sources said the confrontation began after a

October 8, 2025
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DRDO Releases Indian Radio Software Architecture Standard For Military Communication

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and the tri-services, has formally released the Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) Standard 1.0, a landmark framework aimed at enabling interoperability in military communication systems.This release marks a crucial advancement in India’s drive for self-reliance in defence

October 8, 2025
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PM Modi Meets Us Delegation Led By Walter Russell Mead To Boost Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with a US delegation led by Walter Russell Mead, a prominent American scholar and foreign policy expert, on October 7, 2025.Modi expressed appreciation for the delegation’s role in strengthening India-US ties and emphasised their partnership as pivotal for global peace, progress, and prosperity.The meeting underscored the deepening and dynamic relationship between

October 8, 2025
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France Targets 30,000 Indian Students By 2030 Under ‘Choose France’ Initiative

Counsellor for Education, Science, and Culture at the French Embassy in India, Gregor Trumel, has reaffirmed France’s commitment to strengthening educational collaboration with India. Speaking during the Choose France Tour held across Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, Trumel announced that France aims to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030, highlighting a steady upward trend in enrolments and

October 8, 2025
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India, Maldives Hold Talks To Boost Defence Cooperation And Regional Security

India and Maldives held high-level talks to boost defence cooperation and enhance regional security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, leading the Indian delegation, called on Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel during an official visit to Male on October 6-7, 2025.The discussions focused on wide-ranging aspects including military cooperation

October 8, 2025
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7th Moscow Format Meeting Reaffirms Collective Support For An Independent And Peaceful Afghanistan; India Also Participates

The 7th meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan was convened in Moscow on October 7, 2025, gathering high-level representatives from Afghanistan, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that a delegation from Belarus participated as an observer, expanding the format’s regional

October 8, 2025
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PM Modi Greets Putin On His Birthday; Reaffirms India-Russia Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm birthday greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday on the occasion of the latter’s 73rd birthday. In a telephone conversation, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.According to an official statement, Prime Minister Modi conveyed

October 8, 2025
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Piyush Goyal Holds Talks With Qatar Trade Minister, Eyes Boost In Bilateral Trade

Piyush Goyal, Union Commerce and Industry Minister, held wide-ranging discussions with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, to explore ways of enhancing bilateral trade and investment. The meeting underscored India’s desire to deepen economic engagement with Qatar, building on earlier talks in New Delhi in August when Dr. Al-Sayed led a large

October 8, 2025
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MoD And ADA Set To Select Wining Industry Partners For AMCA Program By Mid-2026

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program is a landmark initiative by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the Ministry of Defence, aiming to develop India’s first indigenous fifth-generation stealth multi-role fighter jet.This program plans to deliver a state-of-the-art aircraft capable of air supremacy, ground strikes, electronic warfare, and suppression of enemy air

October 7, 2025
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