New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) As India seeks to establish itself as a global hub for defence innovation and manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence’s flagship programme -- Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) --serves as a roadmap for future growth, a report said on Thursday.
London, Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistan's claim to regional leadership in counter-terrorism rests on fragile ground until its own territory hosts, and in many cases protects, the very networks it purports to combat. Pakistan's participation in regional counter-terror frameworks will remain a facade until its words match with its actions, a report has stated.
Islamabad, Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s madrassa education embodies a troubling paradox -- offering refuge and religious instruction to the poor, while simultaneously nurturing radicalism, deepening inequality, and allowing abuse, a report said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) As relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan continue to nosedive, Afghanistan’s Acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani on Thursday delivered a fiery speech in Kabul, warning Islamabad that any act of aggression will not be tolerated by Kabul.
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Malaysia on Thursday on a two-day visit to attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus). High Commissioner of India to Malaysia, B N Reddy received Singh at the Subang Airbase.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) With nearly about three months left for a national election pledged by Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus-led interim administration, doubts remain over the possibility of holding a free and fair democratic exercise under prevailing conditions.
Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) India hosted the first Quad Ports of the Future Conference in Mumbai, with thematic panel discussions centered on advancing a shared Quad vision for resilient, secure and future-ready ports, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The presence of Islamic State (ISIS-K) fighters along the volatile Durand Line between Afghanistan and Pakistan – posing a grave threat to the neighbourhood, including India – has been accepted by the respective administrations but with a narrative that suits individual purposes.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that India sees Quad as a valuable forum for discussion on shared interests of four partners and any leaders summit will be scheduled through diplomatic consultations among India, Australia, Japan and the United States (US).
Canberra, Oct 30 (IANS) India and Australia held the 15th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism in Canberra, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in countering terrorism, radicalisation and violent extremism conducive to terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Thursday.
