BRICS leaders strongly condemn Pahalgam terror attack, reject 'double standards' in countering terrorism

IANS | July 6, 2025 10:51 PM

Rio de Janeiro, July 6 (IANS) In what is being viewed as a major diplomatic success for India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaders of the BRICS countries on Sunday strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack while reaffirming their commitment to combatting cross-border movement of terrorists, terror financing and terrorist safe havens and also taking concerted actions against all UN-designated terrorists and terrorist entities.

INS Tamal joins Indian Navy fleet, armed with Brahmos

IANS | July 1, 2025 7:35 PM

Moscow, July 1 (IANS) In a major boost to India’s maritime capabilities, the Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned INS Tamal (F71), the latest stealth frigate, at the Yantar Shipyard in Russia's Kaliningrad.

India and Bhutan deepen strategic defence cooperation during Army Chief's visit

IANS | July 1, 2025 6:49 PM

Thimphu, July 1 (IANS) Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday held discussions with Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Royal Bhutan Army, to further strengthen military bonds and deepen strategic defence cooperation between India and Bhutan.