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51 Indians serving in Russian Army killed, 139 discharged, says Foreign Secretary Misri

India has confirmed that 51 Indian nationals recruited into the Russian Army have died, while 139 have been discharged, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. India has information on 227 Indians who were recruited, many allegedly through risky overseas job offers made by unscrupulous agents promising high-paying roles abroad. Misri, speaking in Bishkek, said India

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India, Uzbekistan elevate ties, set $5 billion trade target by 2030; agree on uranium supply

India and Uzbekistan have upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announcing an ambitious plan to raise bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030. The two leaders met in Tashkent, where they expanded cooperation across defence, critical minerals, energy, technology, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, digital infrastructure, and

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Russia submits bid for India’s ₹50,000‑crore plan to buy 5 more S‑400 squadrons

Russia has formally submitted its detailed proposal for India’s massive ₹50,000‑crore acquisition of five additional S‑400 Sudarshan long‑range air defence squadrons, marking a major step forward in one of India’s most significant defence procurements. According to reports, the Russian response to India’s tender has been received and is now being processed by the Ministry of

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PM Modi arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit, set to meet Putin, Zhaparov

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking a key moment in India’s engagement with Eurasian partners. Modi’s two‑day visit focuses on India’s priorities in security, connectivity and regional stability, with several high‑level bilateral meetings scheduled on the sidelines. Modi was received at the

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India’s forex reserves hit record $729 billion after $63 billion surge in 8 weeks

India’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to an unprecedented $729.33 billion, marking an extraordinary $63‑billion jump in just eight weeks. The sustained rise reflects strong dollar inflows, boosted primarily by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) targeted measures to attract overseas funds — especially NRI deposits. Data released by the RBI for the week ending

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China removes PLA general who oversaw Doklam and Galwan standoffs with India from key post

China has removed General Zhao Zongqi, the former commander of the PLA Western Theatre Command, from the country’s top political advisory body — a move seen as significant for India given Zhao’s central role in the Doklam (2017) and Galwan (2020) confrontations. Zhao’s removal comes amid President Xi Jinping’s sweeping campaign targeting corruption and disloyalty

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Nepal floods death toll rises to 675; over 2,400 missing as rescue operations intensify

Nepal’s devastating flash floods near the China border have triggered one of the worst natural disasters in the country’s recent history, with the death toll rising to 675 and more than 2,400 people still missing, according to Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). Thousands of security personnel, including over 5,000 Nepal Army

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Pakistan weighs province‑like status for PoK, Gilgit‑Baltistan amid India‑China talks

Pakistan is reportedly considering a major constitutional shift that would give Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit‑Baltistan an interim, province‑like status, according to sources cited by CNN‑News18. The proposal comes at a sensitive geopolitical moment, with India and China holding fresh rounds of talks to stabilise their boundary dispute — a backdrop that Islamabad is said

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