India to reopen Embassy in Kabul, upgrade ties with Taliban: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 10, 2025 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday expressed India's commitment to Afghanistan's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence and announced India's upgradation of Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of Embassy. He said that Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India marks an important step in advancing bilateral ties and affirming the enduring friendship between two nations.

US denies new AMRAAM deliveries to Pakistan, says contract only covers 'sustainment'

IANS | October 10, 2025 9:54 AM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The US Embassy and Consulates in India issued a clarifying statement on Friday, asserting that a recent amendment to an American Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract involving Pakistan does not include deliveries of new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs). Instead, the modification is limited to sustainment and spare parts support.