India examining Mecca Joint Defence Agreement's impact on national security, regional stability, says MEAIndia is closely examining the new Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. This trilateral pact establi...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
When Mecca Comes to Asim: Munir is seeking to build a military supply arc from Turkiye to ChinaPakistan Army chief Asim Munir’s deeper defence alignment with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye could test Pakistan’s traditional neutrality in Wes...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
Pakistan records 3,172 violence cases in first half of 2026, Punjab worst-hitDespite courts continuing to convict offenders, the figures indicate that violence remains a persistent problem across the country, with a ...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
ICC Women's Player of the Month nominees announced for JulyHayley Matthews, Harshitha Samarawickrama, and Nat Sciver-Brunt are nominated for the ICC award. Matthews showcased exceptional all-round p...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Modi-Vance call brings trade, strategic ties in focusPrime Minister Modi spoke with US Vice President JD Vance about deepening the India-US partnership. He also congratulated Vance and his wif...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
With US taking a hostile approach to India, the 'Mecca pact' is threateningA Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact could complicate India’s security environment by deepening military, technological and diploma...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
"We have worked on being in aggressive positions: Indian skipper Harmanpreet ahead of FIH Hockey WCIndian skipper Harmanpreet Singh highlighted team's extensive preparation for the upcoming World Cup. The team has focused heavily on impro...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Australia lead WTC standings as India look to revive campaign against Sri LankaAustralia leads the World Test Championship standings with seven wins from eight matches. South Africa follows in second place, having secu...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Pak-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact not against any country: Pakistan Dy PM Ishaq DarPakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye have signed a new defense pact. This agreement is purely defensive and not targeted against any nation....
09 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Turkey expects Egypt to join Saudi-Pakistan defence pactTurkey's foreign minister anticipates Egypt joining a new regional defense agreement. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed this pact t...
09 Aug, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
IAF Wing Commander honey-trapped by female Pakistani handler, arrested over alleged defence data leakIAF Wing Commander was arrested after allegedly being honey-trapped through social media by a female Pakistani intelligence operative, offi...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
What to expect from the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan dealA new defense pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan against Iran's regional influence. This alliance seeks to offset perceived US ...
08 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
MEA calls out 'fake news' over report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel after Pak-Saudi-Turkey dealIndia's Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed fake news reports. These reports alleged India sought a defense pact with Israel. The fa...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoilSaudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a joint defense pact in Mecca. This agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against ag...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI infrastructure, not just AI software, will drive India's next wealth cycle: Amit JoshiFrom data centres and power transmission to manufacturing and the energy transition, these sectors are emerging as the real enablers of the...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Indian Railways utilises Rs 1.14 lakh crore, 39% of FY27 budget grant till July: GovtIndian Railways has utilised more than Rs 1.14 lakh crore, or about 39 per cent of its budget grant for 2026-27, till July 2026, the govern...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Manufacturing and financialisation could create the most wealth over the next five years: Siddhartha KhemkaIn an interaction with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Servic...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.40 AM IST