India emerges as ‘preferred partner’ for Seychelles in maritime security and climate resilience: Report

IANS | June 25, 2026 10:46 PM

Canberra, June 25 (IANS) India has increasingly positioned itself as a "preferred partner" for climate-vulnerable island nations like Seychelles through its island diplomacy, while enhancing maritime security cooperation and advancing climate resilience efforts. By accelerating support for Seychelles' security and blue economy, India is seeking to balance geopolitical interests with local legitimacy, a report has stated.

Australia, India strengthen maritime cooperation through search and rescue training: Report

IANS | June 25, 2026 9:52 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Australia and India have bolstered maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region through a joint Search and Rescue (SAR) Workshop and Tabletop Exercise held in Chennai, according to a report.

Russia declares Consul General of Romania persona non grata in a tit for tat move

IANS | June 25, 2026 9:37 PM

Moscow, June 25 (IANS) Russia's Foreign Ministry said Thursday it had summoned Romanian Ambassador Cristian Istrate to formally inform Bucharest regarding the retaliatory measures over the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Constanta.

India expanding long-range strike capabilities with focus on China: Report

IANS | June 25, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India's military modernisation is increasingly focused on developing long-range capabilities that can reach targets across China, while continuing to account for security challenges posed by Pakistan, a report has said.

'Inspirational for youth': IAF chief AP Singh on Shubhanshu Shukla's book

IANS | June 25, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh hoped on Thursday that there would be many more astronauts than just one Shubhanshu Shukla in the coming years and complemented the IAF Group Captain for recounting his 20-day space experience in a book to inspire youngsters.

Singapore envoy, CDS General Raja Subramani discuss bilateral defence ties

IANS | June 23, 2026 8:29 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, held a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani on Tuesday, discussing defence cooperation between the armed forces of two nations through exercises, exchanges and established dialogues.

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India emerges as ‘preferred partner’ for Seychelles in maritime security and climate resilience: Report

Australia, India strengthen maritime cooperation through search and rescue training: Report

Russia declares Consul General of Romania persona non grata in a tit for tat move

India expanding long-range strike capabilities with focus on China: Report

'Inspirational for youth': IAF chief AP Singh on Shubhanshu Shukla's book

Singapore envoy, CDS General Raja Subramani discuss bilateral defence ties

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