The Indian Air Force conducted a full-dress rehearsal at Hindon Air Force Station ahead of the Air Force Day parade scheduled for October 8. This event is the final rehearsal before the celebrations marking the 94th anniversary of the IAF on October 8. Air Force Day marks the official induction of...
India and Switzerland announced five bilateral cooperation instruments covering migration, young professionals, transport infrastructure, scientific research and startup development during Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s State visit to India on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging discussions with Parmelin at Hyderabad House, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations and...
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish have concluded their participation in the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) 2026, held in the Philippines under the theme ‘Anchored in Trust, United at Sea’. The exercise provided participating maritime forces with opportunities for professional interaction, operational coordination and maritime training through dedicated Harbour and...
India has called for a WTO-compliant approach to correcting global trade distortions on the concluding day of the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee, US.  Speaking on structural excess capacity and production, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India shares the concerns of many Members that trade-distorting support...
Indian Naval Ship Trishul, a frontline guided-missile stealth frigate, reached Valencia, Spain, on the 30th of September as part of her ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean, Atlantic and adjoining maritime regions. The Defence Ministry said that, during the port call, INS Trishul will undertake professional interactions, cross-deck visits, and...
Indian Naval Ship Tarkash, a frontline stealth frigate, arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, on September 29 for a goodwill port call as part of her deployment. The visit underscores the longstanding and multifaceted relationship between India and Kenya, two maritime nations connected by historical, cultural and people-to-people ties. India and Kenya...
The Second Edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) commenced at Subic Bay, Philippines, on September 28, with Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish participating alongside maritime forces from ASEAN Member States. Conducted under the theme “Anchored in Trust, United at Sea”, the exercise brings together maritime forces from India...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has described 2026 as a historic year for the Indian Navy, with plans for the induction or commissioning of 18 warships during the year. Addressing the second edition of the Indian Navy’s biannual Commander’s Conference 2026 in New Delhi yesterday, Mr Singh said that the developments...
In a significant step towards deepening maritime cooperation between India and Kenya, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a frontline guided-missile frigate, arrived at Mombasa Port in the East African nation today for an operational turnaround, which will run until 2nd October. The port call will feature professional exchanges, interactions between...
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish have concluded their participation in the 23rd ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity at Subic Bay in the Philippines. The five-day activity was hosted by the Philippine Navy and co-chaired by Japan. The Defence Ministry said that...