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India and Vietnam discuss ways to enhance defence, shipbuilding cooperation

IANS | November 12, 2025 2:54 PM

Hanoi, Nov 12 (IANS) India and Vietnam on Wednesday discussed ways to enhance defence industry and shipbuilding cooperation during Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh's visit to Hanoi for the 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue. Singh visited the Hong Ha Shipyard and held talks with Major General Pham Thanh Khiet, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff, General Department of Defence Intelligence (GDDI) and Director of the Hong Ha Shipyard.

Outcomes in energy, healthcare and connectivity to add momentum to India-Bhutan ties: PM Modi

IANS | November 12, 2025 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that outcomes between India and Bhutan in sectors like energy, healthcare and connectivity will add momentum to bilateral partnership.

'No polls without July Charter's legal recognition', warn B'desh Islamist parties

IANS | November 12, 2025 2:05 PM

Dhaka, Nov 12 (IANS) As political tensions continue to mount in Bangladesh ahead of the February 2026 election, eight radical Islamist parties warned that the polls cannot take place without granting legal recognition to the July charter, local media reported.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi embarks on US visit to strengthen maritime partnership

IANS | November 12, 2025 2:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has embarked on an official visit to the US from November 12-17. He is scheduled to hold discussions with senior officials of the US Department of War.

B'desh Awami League's student wing condemns Delhi blast, blames Pak-backed extremist groups

IANS | November 12, 2025 1:30 PM

Dhaka, Nov 12 (IANS) The Bangladesh Student League, the student wing of the Awami League, strongly condemned the deadly car blast in Delhi, calling it a "brutal and destabilising" act carried out by extremist groups backed by Pakistan's entrenched terror network.

JeM's 'doctor module' chose Delhi to showcase its return, say officials

Vicky Nanjappa | November 12, 2025 1:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Investigators probing the Delhi blast case have learnt that the Faridabad module had planned a series of blasts across the country, but their first target was always Delhi.

PM Modi concludes Bhutan visit; receives warm send-off from King Jigme Khesar

IANS | November 12, 2025 12:52 PM

Thimphu, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm send-off from Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck as he departed for New Delhi on Wednesday after successfully concluding his two-day visit to the South Asian nation.

EAM Jaishankar meets global leaders at G7 FM's meet in Canada

IANS | November 12, 2025 12:14 PM

Ontario, Nov 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara, Canada.

PM Modi inaugurates Kalachakra ‘Wheel of Time’ in presence of Bhutan King

IANS | November 12, 2025 12:11 PM

Thimpu, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the second day of his Bhutan visit, inaugurated the sacred Kalachakra ‘wheel of time’, kickstarting the Kalachakra Empowerment which began on Wednesday as part of the ongoing Global Peace Prayer Festival.

Nepal border under tight watch as Delhi blast accused plan escape route

Vicky Nanjappa | November 12, 2025 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The security agencies that have launched a nationwide hunt to track down those involved in the Delhi blasts are keeping a close watch on the Nepal border. The Intelligence agencies have stated that the accused persons may attempt to flee India through this porous border.

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India and Vietnam discuss ways to enhance defence, shipbuilding cooperation

Outcomes in energy, healthcare and connectivity to add momentum to India-Bhutan ties: PM Modi

'No polls without July Charter's legal recognition', warn B'desh Islamist parties

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi embarks on US visit to strengthen maritime partnership

B'desh Awami League's student wing condemns Delhi blast, blames Pak-backed extremist groups

JeM's 'doctor module' chose Delhi to showcase its return, say officials

PM Modi concludes Bhutan visit; receives warm send-off from King Jigme Khesar

EAM Jaishankar meets global leaders at G7 FM's meet in Canada

PM Modi inaugurates Kalachakra ‘Wheel of Time’ in presence of Bhutan King

Nepal border under tight watch as Delhi blast accused plan escape route

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