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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to undertake an official visit to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19 to 24. This will be his first foreign trip since the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, and the subsequent Operation Sindoor — India’s military strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled territories.

A new indigenous counter-drone system, ‘Bhargavastra,’ has successfully passed its test trials, marking a significant milestone in India’s defense capabilities against the growing threat of drone swarms. Developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd (SDAL), Bhargavastra is a low-cost, hard-kill counter-drone solution designed to neutralize small, hostile drones effectively.

In a statement made at the White House on Monday, US President Donald Trump praised his administration for playing a pivotal role in preventing a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. Trump claimed that the United States used its trade leverage to de-escalate tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations, which were on the brink of full-scale aggression.

In a landmark event for India’s fashion industry, Dr. Yash Ramu, esteemed as India’s Fashion Guru, has launched M Universe International 2025, positioning India as a central hub in the global pageant arena. This initiative, under the aegis of YS International Fashion Week, offers a transformative platform for aspiring models, designers, and artists, providing them with international exposure and career-defining opportunities.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission first investigates and impartially investigates complaints of crime, corruption, injustice and gets to the truth. Then, without any delay, it brings the matter to the attention of the highest authorities and informs them about the matter.

In a significant shift in trade relations, India on Thursday announced the end of an arrangement allowing the trans-shipment of Bangladeshi export cargo to third countries through Indian ports and airports. This decision comes as a response to a series of trade measures by Bangladesh, including the suspension of yarn imports from India and the closure of three land ports along the India-Bangladesh border.

India has successfully tested its first-ever high-powered laser weapon, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), to shoot down a drone swarm, marking a significant milestone in the country's defense capabilities. This new weapon, which utilizes directed energy to defeat aerial targets, is set to revolutionize modern combat, especially as drone warfare continues to evolve

India has launched Operation Brahma, a large-scale humanitarian relief mission, to assist Myanmar in the aftermath of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck on Friday, leaving over 1,000 people dead and thousands injured.

A total of 388 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States since January 2025, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. Of these, 333 individuals were sent back to India on three separate military flights in February, while 55 were deported through Panama on commercial flights.

Earthquakes of magnitudes 3.0 to 4.9 have increased in India between 2020 and 2024 compared to the period from 2015 to 2019, Minister of State for Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh informed the Lok Sabha on March 12.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is scheduled to visit Russia on March 7 for the annual foreign office consultations, where both nations will review their bilateral relationship and discuss key global and regional issues. Misri is also expected to hold meetings with top Russian leadership during his day-long visit, sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

In a first for India, cases of avian influenza (H5N1) have been detected in domestic cats in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. However, authorities have confirmed that the cats' owners remain unaffected by the virus.

The top leadership of the European Union (EU) has arrived in India for high-level discussions on an ambitious free trade agreement (FTA) with India, amid concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on goods from the 27-member bloc.

Odisha: India has successfully conducted the test firing of a first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. The missile, launched from an Indian Navy Seaking helicopter, demonstrated its capability against ship targets, the Defence Ministry confirmed on Tuesday.