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NDTV Profit Conclave 2026: LCA Tejas Won't Become Dated. Defence Secretary Explains Why
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has placed a large order for 180 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. However, some have speculated that by the time the IAF gets all the aircraft it had ordered, these platforms would become dated.
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Nukes To Minerals: What Jaishankar, Rubio Discussed After India-US Deal
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Washington, met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and discussed formalising bilateral cooperation on critical minerals exploration, mining, and processing.
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US Defence Secretary Hegseth Tells Trump Pentagon Is Prepared On Iran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday the US military will be prepared to carry out whatever President Donald Trump decides on Iran to ensure Tehran does not pursue nuclear weapons capability.
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Republic Day Parade Enclosures Named After Indian Rivers "To End VIP Culture"
Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday announced a move to end the "VIP culture" during the annual parade at Kartavya Path, as they would now be named after Indian rivers.
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S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Hold Phone Talks On Trade, Defence
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on cooperation in areas of trade, critical minerals, nuclear energy and defence.
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Defence Sourcing Not Driven By Ideology, Says India On Germany's 'Offer'
India's policy of choosing from where to source defence hardware is driven by national interest, and is not at all ideological, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in response to a question by NDTV.
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Keen To Deepen Ties With India In Defence, Energy: US Official
Translating the vision enunciated by Donald Trump and PM Modi in their meeting into "concrete progress" was the focus of talks on Tuesday between US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
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US Defence Secretary Hegseth Keeps Trump's Favor For Now Despite String of Missteps
In the high-frequency churn of President Donald Trump's first term, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's repeated missteps would have fuelled guessing games about his imminent firing.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Under Scrutiny Over Venezuela Boat Strikes
Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense earlier this year, facing lawmakers wary of the Fox News Channel host and skeptical of his capacity, temperament and fitness for the job.
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Explained: Why Trump Deployed National Guard In The US Capital
The shooting of two members of the National Guard in the US capital has shined a spotlight on President Donald Trump's controversial decision to station more than 2,000 troops in the city.
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NDTV Profit Conclave 2026: LCA Tejas Won't Become Dated. Defence Secretary Explains Why
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has placed a large order for 180 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. However, some have speculated that by the time the IAF gets all the aircraft it had ordered, these platforms would become dated.
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Nukes To Minerals: What Jaishankar, Rubio Discussed After India-US Deal
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Washington, met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and discussed formalising bilateral cooperation on critical minerals exploration, mining, and processing.
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US Defence Secretary Hegseth Tells Trump Pentagon Is Prepared On Iran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday the US military will be prepared to carry out whatever President Donald Trump decides on Iran to ensure Tehran does not pursue nuclear weapons capability.
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Republic Day Parade Enclosures Named After Indian Rivers "To End VIP Culture"
Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday announced a move to end the "VIP culture" during the annual parade at Kartavya Path, as they would now be named after Indian rivers.
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S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Hold Phone Talks On Trade, Defence
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on cooperation in areas of trade, critical minerals, nuclear energy and defence.
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Defence Sourcing Not Driven By Ideology, Says India On Germany's 'Offer'
India's policy of choosing from where to source defence hardware is driven by national interest, and is not at all ideological, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in response to a question by NDTV.
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Keen To Deepen Ties With India In Defence, Energy: US Official
Translating the vision enunciated by Donald Trump and PM Modi in their meeting into "concrete progress" was the focus of talks on Tuesday between US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
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US Defence Secretary Hegseth Keeps Trump's Favor For Now Despite String of Missteps
In the high-frequency churn of President Donald Trump's first term, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's repeated missteps would have fuelled guessing games about his imminent firing.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Under Scrutiny Over Venezuela Boat Strikes
Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense earlier this year, facing lawmakers wary of the Fox News Channel host and skeptical of his capacity, temperament and fitness for the job.
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Explained: Why Trump Deployed National Guard In The US Capital
The shooting of two members of the National Guard in the US capital has shined a spotlight on President Donald Trump's controversial decision to station more than 2,000 troops in the city.
