External Affairs & Defence Security News

Datanomics: Passport vs citizenship debate via court rulings and MEA stand

While the MEA says a passport is only a travel document, court rulings and official rules indicate a much stronger link between passports and Indian citizenship

PM Modi reiterates importance of Hormuz navigation in call with Iran Prez

The Prime Minister said he reiterated in his interaction with the Iranian leader the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz for India and the world

Army gets new chief as General Dhiraj Seth assumes office as 31st COAS

The former Vice Chief of the Army Staff succeeds General Upendra Dwivedi and takes command of the 1.3 million-strong force amid ongoing modernisation and self-reliance initiatives

Bid to question FATF's credibility reflects fear of scrutiny: India at UN

In a veiled reference to Pakistan, India urged countries to prevent their territories from being used for terrorism and to stop exporting instability

Future wars will demand joint, integrated ops: General Upendra Dwivedi

At his ceremonial farewell, Gen Dwivedi emphasised the need for the services to see, decide and act together in an evolving security environment

Govt sets up Bureau of Port Security for ships and port facilities

Government sets up the Bureau of Port Security under the shipping ministry to strengthen vessel, port and cyber security, with CISF playing a key oversight role

Pakistan strikes along Afghanistan border, kills at least 29 militants

Pakistan summoned Afghanistan's charge d'affaires in Islamabad over the recent attack on a Pakistan Rangers headquarters in Karachi

Army to expand drone fleet, raise Baaz Battalions for better surveillance

Highlighting the rapid expansion of unmanned systems in the Indian Army, the Army Chief said drone strength has grown significantly over the past two years

Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026 to fast-track strategic DRDO projects

Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026 to empower DRDO with greater financial autonomy, aiming to speed up defence R&D and the induction of indigenous technologies

PM Modi concludes 3-day visit to Seychelles with 'substantive outcomes'

PM Modi was seen off at the airport by Seychelles' Vice-President Sebastien Pillay and members of the Indian diaspora

PM Modi meets Mauritius counterpart, reviews bilateral cooperation

The two leaders discussed the way ahead with regard to sectors such as capacity building, skilling, defence, energy and cyber security

India, Seychelles unveil 19 outcomes to deepen maritime, defence ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie unveiled 19 initiatives spanning maritime security, defence, healthcare, digital payments, education and space

Can govt issue passport to a non-Indian? A look at the legal provisions

The Passports Act permits the Centre to issue passports to non-citizens in exceptional public-interest cases, even though Indian citizenship is generally required for passport issuance

Seychelles, India seek a world where development is more inclusive: PM Modi

Addressing the National Assembly of Seychelles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to climate justice, inclusive development and deeper bilateral ties

MEA rejects Pakistan's allegations over Karachi Rangers base attack

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has strongly condemned the attack and alleged without proof an Indian link to the strike

Seychelles confers honorary 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title on PM Modi

PM Modi thanked Seychelles for the honour and dedicated it to the nations which are fighting the challenges of climate change

We want to make Indian Ocean an 'Ocean of Opportunity': Modi in Seychelles

During talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, PM Modi said India seeks an Indian Ocean where security, sustainability and economic prosperity are driven by mutual respect and partnership

Private sector key to India-US AI, critical minerals push: MEA official

MEA Additional Secretary K Nagaraj Naidu said businesses will be central to turning India-US initiatives in AI, semiconductors, quantum technologies and critical minerals into tangible outcomes

PM Modi arrives in Seychelles, hands over 'Made in India' patrol vessel

Prime Minister will be Guest of Honour at golden jubilee celebrations and address the National Assembly during three-day visit

Indian Coast Guard commissions new fast patrol vessel ICGS Akshay in Goa

The indigenous ship was formally inducted into service at Goa Shipyard Limited in Vasco in the presence of senior Coast Guard officials and government dignitaries