Rajnath Singh, Pete Hegseth review India-US defence framework at Cebu meeting

October 28, 2026 10:31 AM

Rajnath Singh, Pete Hegseth review India-US defence framework at Cebu meeting

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Cebu, Philippines, to review progress under the 10-year India-US Defence Framework and explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), being held on October 28–29. “Had an excellent meeting with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the side-lines of the 13th ADMM-Plus. We reviewed the progress of our 10...

Rajnath Singh leaves for Philippines to attend 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus

October 27, 2026 12:12 PM

Rajnath Singh leaves for Philippines to attend 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday departed for Cebu in the Philippines to attend the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), scheduled to be held on October 28 and 29. During the meeting, Singh will address regional and international security issues and discuss ways to strengthen defence cooperation and strategic partnerships with participating countries. In a post on X, the Defence Minister described ADMM-Plus as the premier platform for defence and strategic consult...

Rajnath Singh to attend 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Philippines

October 26, 2026 3:17 PM

Rajnath Singh to attend 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Philippines

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation to the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) - Plus in Cebu, Philippines, on October 28 and 29, where he will address regional and international security issues. According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Singh will also hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from participating countries to review defence ties and explore ways to strengthen strategic partnerships. The Philippines is chairing ADMM-Plus in 2026. The ...

Global leaders hail PM Modi’s 25 years as Head of Government, laud leadership and public service

October 7, 2026 9:48 PM

Global leaders hail PM Modi’s 25 years as Head of Government, laud leadership and public service

World leaders from across continents on Wednesday extended warm greetings and congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 continuous years as Head of Government, marking a political journey that began with his assumption of office as Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001 and continued with his taking over as Prime Minister of India in 2014. Leaders from Nigeria, Bhutan, the Philippines, Nepal, Botswana, Belgium, Japan, Dominica, South Korea and Serbia, among others, highlighted...

PM Modi thanks world leaders for warm wishes on completing 25 years as head of government

October 7, 2026 11:08 PM

PM Modi thanks world leaders for warm wishes on completing 25 years as head of government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked world leaders for their warm wishes as he completed 25 years as the head of the government. PM Modi thanked Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the warm wishes and expressed readiness to continue cooperation to further strengthen the strategic partnership and advance a shared vision for a more inclusive, prosperous and peaceful world. “Thank you, President Tinubu. India and Nigeria are close partners and leading voices of the Global Sout...

INS Sahyadri, Kulish conclude participation in ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise 2026

October 4, 2026 11:49 AM

INS Sahyadri, Kulish conclude participation in ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise 2026

Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish have concluded their participation in the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) 2026, held in the Philippines under the theme ‘Anchored in Trust, United at Sea’. The exercise provided participating maritime forces with opportunities for professional interaction, operational coordination and maritime training through dedicated Harbour and Sea Phases. The Opening Ceremony was followed by the Harbour Phase, which featured a range of engagements, including...

INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish conclude participation in ADMM-Plus Maritime Security Exercise in Philippines

September 28, 2026 12:23 PM

INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish conclude participation in ADMM-Plus Maritime Security Exercise in Philippines

Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate INS Sahyadri and missile corvette INS Kulish have concluded their participation in the 23rd ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity (EWG-MS JCA) at Subic Bay in the Philippines. The closing ceremony of the multilateral maritime activity was held on September 25, marking the conclusion of the Indian Navy’s engagement in the exercise. The activity commenced on Septembe...

Philippines Foreign Secy hails “very successful” BRICS summit under India’s chairship, highlights South-South cooperation

September 15, 2026 11:46 AM

Philippines Foreign Secy hails “very successful” BRICS summit under India’s chairship, highlights South-South cooperation

Philippines has commended India for organising a “very successful” BRICS Summit and highlighted the importance of South-South cooperation as a key aspect of the grouping. In an interview with ANI on Tuesday from Manila, the Philippines’ Foreign Secretary Ma Theresa P Lazaro, praised the diversity of BRICS membership and India’s efforts in steering the grouping amid differing geopolitical perspectives. “I think the issue of South-South cooperation is very important, and I think this i...

PM Modi meets Philippines President on sidelines of 18th BRICS Summit

September 13, 2026 5:55 PM

PM Modi meets Philippines President on sidelines of 18th BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in New Delhi on Sunday on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, with the two leaders discussing ways to further strengthen bilateral ties across key areas of cooperation. PM Modi welcomed the Philippines’ participation in the BRICS Summit in its capacity as the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). During the meeting, the two leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress achieve...

EAM Jaishankar calls for zero tolerance against terrorism at 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in Manila

July 23, 2026 12:01 PM

EAM Jaishankar calls for zero tolerance against terrorism at 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in Manila

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Thursday called for zero tolerance against terrorism, stronger maritime security and deeper regional cooperation on disaster resilience, cyber security and emerging technologies while addressing the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila. EAM Jaishankar said the ASEAN Regional Forum remains an important platform for discussions on political and security issues in the Indo-Pacific, particularly at a time of growing geopolitica...