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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in New Delhi on August 20, 2026 (Photo/ANI)

India, Japan agree to deepen Maritime Security Cooperation following bilateral meeting

Aug 20, 2026

The Memorandum provides a framework for further advancing cooperation between the two countries in the field of maritime security. Specifically, it includes strengthening of cooperation between the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force and the Indian Navy, including information sharing in the field of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), as well as enhanced cooperation in areas such as Search and Rescue (SAR) and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi. (Photo: X/@rajnathsingh)

Close alignment on India's MAHASAGAR, Japan's FOIP more important than ever before: Rajnath Singh

Aug 20, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in New Delhi, emphasising that aligning India's MAHASAGAR vision with Japan's Free and Open Indo-Pacific initiative is "more important now than ever before." The Defence Minister also offered support following Japan's recent earthquake, reaffirming strong strategic ties.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holding bilateral talks with Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (Photo/ANI)

"India fully committed to providing necessary assistance": Rajnath Singh assures Japan of necessary assistance after Kumamoto earthquake

Aug 20, 2026
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at Pari Mahal in Srinagar (Photo/@USAmbIndia)

After Kashmir visit, US Ambassador Sergio Gor arrives in Leh

Aug 20, 2026

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Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi (Photo/ANI)

India responds to Pakistan removing bolsters outside Indian HC in Islamabad, queue liner at Pak HC in Delhi removed

Aug 20, 2026

The queue liner, installed outside the Pakistan High Commission in a lane, was removed after the Pakistani side...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (File Photo/Reuters)

"Economic D-Day" diversion from America's own crisis, says Iranian FM Araghchi

Aug 20, 2026

In a post on X, Araghchi said, "The so-called 'Economic D-Day' is a diversion from America's own crisis:...
India delivers medicines and medical supplies to a government hospital in Kabul as part of its humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. (Photo: X/@MEAIndia)

India delivers medical supplies to Kabul hospital, reaffirms humanitarian support

Aug 20, 2026

India delivered essential medicines and medical supplies to a Kabul government hospital, reaffirming its health partnership with Afghanistan....
Japanese Defence Minister Koizumi inspects Guard of Honour in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo/ANI)

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro inspects Guard of Honour in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Aug 20, 2026
US President Donald Trump with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House in Washington, DC, US. (File Photo/Reuters)

Trump says he wasn't 'happy' when South Korea declined to help US with Hormuz

Aug 20, 2026
India's Charge d'Affaires at the UN Mission, Yojna Patel, addresses the UNSC Open Debate on Working Methods in New York. (Photo: X/@IndiaUNNewYork)

UNSC must not be used to legitimise terrorists by de-listing them: India

Aug 20, 2026
14th meeting of India-Nepal Joint Working Group on border security begins in Dehradun (Photo/ANI)

14th meeting of India-Nepal Joint Working Group on border security begins in Dehradun

Aug 20, 2026
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Pentagon weighs reducing Gulf troop presence as Iran war cost hits USD 37.5 bn: Report

Aug 20, 2026
Former Union Minister MJ Akbar (Photo/ANI)

"Is this pact heading towards much-wanted Islamic NATO?": MJ Akbar demands US clarity over Mecca Pact

Aug 20, 2026
USCIRF Commissioner Asif Mahmood (File Photo: X/@USCIRF)

US rights body provokes again, seeks to block potential meetings of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat during his visit

Aug 20, 2026
India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, hosts Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and members of the Gujarati diaspora at India House (Photo/X/@AmbVMKwatra)

"Honored to host Gujarat CM": Envoy Kwatra hosts CM Patel at India House as state steps up US tech outreach

Aug 20, 2026
Japanese Ambassador Keiichi Ono (left) and Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan welcome Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in Mumbai on Wednesday. (Photo: X/@JapanAmbIndia)

"Had fruitful discussions on advancing maritime cooperation": Japanese envoy welcomes Defence Minister Koizumi to India

Aug 20, 2026
International Day of Yoga being celebrated in Hungary with the participation of the local community (Photo/X/@DrSJaishankar)

Jaishankar greets Hungary on National Day; looks forward to strengthening bilateral ties

Aug 20, 2026
Indian authorities remove traffic bollards and barricades outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi amid escalating diplomatic friction. (Photo/ANI)

Security perimeter outside Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi removed

Aug 20, 2026
Former Union Minister MJ Akbar (Photo/ANI)

"Most welcome, perhaps long overdue": MJ Akbar backs US envoy to India Gor's J-K remarks

Aug 20, 2026