Agnipath tweaked after armed forces' feedback, says Defence Minister Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh said the decision to extend the tour of duty for Agniveers was based on feedback from the armed forces. The ...
13 Nov, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Rajnath Singh calls for stronger defensive capabilities to maintain 'element of surprise' in future warfare; launches UDAAN-developed AI applicationsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh called on the armed forces to strengthen offensive and defensive capabilities in modern warfare. He highligh...
12 Nov, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Use FTAs to build joint ventures, explore investment opportunities: CII President to industryR Mukundan, the CII President, stressed the crucial role of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in fostering joint ventures and enhancing investme...
12 Nov, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Realty firms' land acquisition falls 56% to 1,445 acres in Jan-Sep: AnarockIn the first nine months of 2026, a notable drop in land acquisition activities by Indian real estate firms has been observed. Anarock attr...
11 Nov, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Makkah defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Turkiye not directed against any country: Pak Deputy PM DarPakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar highlighted the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. The agreement is a...
10 Nov, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
India gets quota of 1.75 lakh pilgrims under Saudi Arabia's Haj 2027 agreementIndia and Saudi Arabia signed the Haj agreement for 2027, permitting 1,75,025 Indian pilgrims to participate. Union Minority Affairs Minist...
09 Nov, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Mecca pact with Pakistan creates uproar in Turkey parliament: MPs ask why risking Turkish youth for foreign governments' political ambitionsTürkiye has approved a defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia that commits to mutual assistance. This agreement may lead to Turkish su...
06 Nov, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Turkey's parliament set to ratify defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan as Houthi attacks mountTurkey's parliament will ratify a defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan including mutual defence obligations. This agreement aims to ...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Vietnam proposes pact with India to protect classified informationVietnam has proposed an agreement with India to exchange and protect classified information, while both countries have agreed to strengthen...
04 Nov, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
India-France defence ties poised for new phase, with 114 Rafales in focusIndia and France are advancing their defence relationship with proposals for new fighter aircraft and submarines. The two nations are colla...
02 Nov, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Turkish parliamentary committee approves defence pact with Saudi Arabia, PakistanThe defence agreement commits the sides to regard an armed attack against one as an attack on all three. It was approved by the foreign aff...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Iran security chief meets Supreme Leader after talks with Mecca pact countriesMohsen Rezaei recently met with Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei following discussions with representatives from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakist...
27 Oct, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Saudi Arabia offered Houthis $1 billion in Iran-brokered ceasefire deal: Israeli mediaSaudi Arabia has reportedly offered USD 1 billion to Yemen’s Houthi group through an Iran-brokered arrangement to secure a ceasefire and ha...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Break the cycle: Mecca Pact nations hold talks in IranSaudi Arabia was represented by Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, younger brother of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman; Pakistan by...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Iran remains open to talks with US under Pakistan-brokered dealIran’s ambassador to Pakistan stated that Iran is willing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its naval blockade. The June agree...
24 Oct, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Turkey does not see fighting Houthis under Saudi defence pact, minister saysTurkey's Defence Minister Yasar Guler stated that their troops will not engage in combat with Houthi rebels. The military support for Saudi...
24 Oct, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
How the Mecca defense agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will workTurkey's government has requested parliamentary approval for a defense agreement signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The agreement commi...
21 Oct, 2026, 10.10 PM IST