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India flagged its concerns at the '2+2' foreign and defence ministerial meeting. «We have made our concerns very very clear,» Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said at a media briefing. The American delegation at the '2+2' ministerial dialogue talks was led by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh headed the Indian side. «We have core security concerns and I am sure you are all aware of recent video that has surfaced from one such individual,» Kwatra said adding the US side understood New Delhi's concerns. The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations in September over the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June in the Canadian town of Surrey. Days after Trudeau's allegations, India temporarily suspended issuance of visas to Canadian citizens and asked Ottawa to downsize its diplomatic presence in the country to ensure parity. Canada has already withdrawn 41 diplomats and their family members from India. India has already resumed some of the visa services.

Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Dhanteras, a ‘festival of health, happiness and prosperity’. He also wished for the determination of a developed India to get new energy. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, “Many congratulations to all my family members of the country on Dhanteras, a festival symbolizing health, happiness and prosperity." “I wish that by the grace of Lord Dhanvantari, all of you always remain healthy, prosperous, and happy so that the determination of a developed India continues to get new energy," the Prime Minister wrote on the microblogging site.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will join Blinken in talks with India's foreign minister S Jaishankar and defence minister Rajnath Singh. The annual dialogue is expected to focus on "defence and security cooperation", the report added. Overall, the discussions are expected to cover a range of issues, including the ongoing border dispute with China, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the challenge posed by the conflict in Gaza to key trade and transport routes linking Europe, the Middle East, and India.

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON : US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will hold talks with India this week that officials say will focus on security challenges in the Indo-Pacific and concerns over China, rather than the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The talks in New Delhi on Friday with India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and defence minister Rajnath Singh are part of the so-called "2 2 Dialogue", launched in 2018 to boost defence cooperation and align policy objectives in the Indo-Pacific region.

The upcoming fifth annual US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi will see the arrival of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. During their visit, they will hold discussions with their Indian counterparts, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The primary focus of these meetings will encompass critical issues, including strengthening defence collaboration, exploring emerging technologies, addressing space-related matters, and adapting to the evolving global landscape.

defence requirements along its borders with neighbouring China and Pakistan, he said. Also Read: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approves extension of maternity, child care leaves for women in Armed Force.

Indian Navy's latest warship 'Surat' will be unveiled by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in the presence of the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar and other senior officers on Monday. This is the first warship to be named after a city of Gujarat and this is also the first time the unveiling of the crest of a warship is being undertaken in the very city after which it has been named, a Press Information Bureau release said on Sunday The ceremony to unveil the crest will be held in Surat, with Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command and Rear Admiral Anil Jaggi, Flag Officer Commanding Gujarat Naval Area in attendance, the release informed.

Mizoram polls is a test for BJP floated non-Congress platform Northeast Democratic Alliance (NEDA) as both BJP and ruling MNF are fighting against each other in the assembly polls. MNF and BJP have had a very troubled relationship in the last five years. BJP in its manifesto has promised it will establish a special investigation team to probe the «irregularities and corruption» in the implementation of the Socio-Economic Development Programme, the flagship scheme of the Zoramthanga-led Mizo National Front (MNF) government. Congress’s New Land Use Policy’ (NLUP) was attacked in 2018.The scheme according to Congress aimed at arresting the jhum or shifting cultivation in the state has brought vast change in the state.

Rajnath Singh alleged on Friday that the crisis of trust in Indian politics has deepened due to the Congress. He said because of the difference in the words and deeds of political leaders, the public's trust in the country's politics as well as its leaders has gradually eroded. «Due to the difference in the words and deeds of leaders, the public's trust in Indian politics and its leaders has gradually eroded.

Joe Biden's proposed New Delhi trip for the Quad summit and Republic Day celebrations in January, and review the developments in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific region. During his visit, US secretary of state Antony Blinken will be accompanied by defence secretary Lloyd Austin and they will meet external affairs minister S Jaishankar, defence minister Rajnath Singh, along with other senior Indian officials. «The secretary will travel to New Delhi to participate in the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, joined by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J.

Blinken will embark on the visit of five nations, whose conclusion will be marked by his visit to India to participate in the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in November, the State Department informed in a statement. Blinken will be visiting Israel, Jordan, Japan, South Korea and lastly, India. During his visit to India, Blinken will be accompanied by US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin.

Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday watched 'Tejas', a film starring Kangana Ranaut, here. The special screening of the action thriller film, directed by Sarvesh Mewara, was held at the city's Lokbhavan Auditorium. Ranaut shared a series of pictures from the film's screening on her official X page.

Sikh community has done a lot to protect the Sanatan Dharma, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said it was Sikhs who started the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and their contribution can never be forgotten by any Indian. Singh said this while addressing a gathering at Lucknow's Alambagh Gurudwara on Prakash Utsav of Guru Granth Sahib. «The Sikh community has done a lot to protect the Sanatan Dharma.

NEW DELHI : Armenia is keen to expand its defence ties with India, its deputy foreign minister Mnatsakan Safaryan said, in the aftermath of its bitter conflict with Azerbaijan. “Armenia is diversifying its defence cooperation and this is a good opportunity to further enhancing Armenian-Indian ties in this field," Safaryan told Mint. The country has appointed a defence attaché to its Embassy in New Delhi in order to scope out potential for further cooperation, he added.

Rajnath Singh arrived on a two-day visit to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh on Monday. During his visit, he will interact with the security personnel deployed in the Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh on Dussehra. Taking to 'X', (formerly Twitter), Singh wrote, «Today, 23rd October, I shall be reaching Tezpur on a 2 day visit to Assam & Arunachal Pradesh. During my visit, I will interact with Armed Forces personnel deployed in the region and also visit forward areas». «Looking forward to celebrating Dussehra with the soldiers in Tawang», he added. Singh had visited the Tawang sector early this year as well. On December 9 last year, the Chinese troops transgressed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tawang sector.

Home Minister Amit Shah on his 59th birthday, lauding his contributions to the government and the ruling BJP. In a post on X, Modi said, «He (Shah) is passionate about India's progress and ensuring a better quality of life for the poor. He has made a mark as an outstanding administrator, making notable contributions to enhancing India's security apparatus and further developing the cooperatives sector.» Shah's role in strengthening the BJP is laudatory, he said and wished, «may he be blessed with a long life and wonderful health.» Other leading BJP leaders, including Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari, also wished him on his birthday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday launched a project that aims to promote indigenous discourse in the Army by integrating India's ancient strategic acumen into contemporary military domain with a focus on making the force «future-ready». Singh also inaugurated the first edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival in Delhi that has been organised to celebrate India's rich military culture and heritage, especially to showcase the «unmatched bravery» of the armed forces in the security of the nation.

Central Election Committee met here on Friday to finalise its candidates for the coming assembly polls amid indications that the party's top brass may field Union ministers in Rajasthan as it did in Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda among other CEC members brainstormed following hectic meetings the national leadership had with state leaders from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana in the last couple of days to address regional concerns and narrow down the list of probables.

Rajnath Singh stressing on the need to be prepared for the unexpected and learn from current incidents. Sources said the minister referred to the unexpected assault by Hamas terrorists who breached the fence with Israel in Gaza and killed over a thousand civilians and soldiers. He asked top commanders to be ready for all contingencies. «We must keep learning from incidents, which include global ones that are happening in the present, and also in the past.

Rajnath Singh and other union ministers, including Piyush Goyal, Parshottam Rupala and Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, will address BJP campaign rallies in Telangana this week for the November 30 legislative assembly polls. Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti will be meeting with fishermen at Musheerabad and Amberpet in Hyderabad on Sunday, BJP sources said.

₹16,000 cr mark in FY 2022-23. The Defence Ministry said last month that India had managed to successfully expand its exports with sale of major defence systems including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Akash air defence systems and artillery guns to a friendly country.