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Diplomacy
News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
India, Armenia Sign Defence R&D and Shared-Production MoU as Military Ties Deepen
The agreement was signed in Yerevan on August 17, 2026, during an official visit by Indian Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. He held a series of meetings with Armenia’s political, defence and military leadership during the two-day visit.
India, Kenya Review Bilateral Ties as New Delhi and Nairobi Explore Deeper Partnership
India’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, met Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia W. Mudavadi in Nairobi on Monday. The meeting focused on the state of the bilateral partnership and possible areas for further engagement.
Afghan Envoy Calls for Stronger India Ties at First Victory Day Reception in New Delhi
Noor made the remarks during a reception at the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi marking five years since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul. The event was significant as it was the first public Victory Day reception organised by Afghanistan’s current authorities in India since the change of government in August 2021.
Indian Army Heads to Thailand for MAITREE-XV Joint Military Exercise
MAITREE-XV 2026 will be conducted from August 18 to 31 at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp in Surat Thani, Thailand. The exercise will bring together soldiers from both armies for intensive training in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations across jungle and semi-urban environments.
CERT-In Warns Chrome Users of High-Risk Security Flaws, Urges Immediate Browser Update
CERT-In listed the issue under vulnerability note CIVN-2026-0409, published on August 13, covering multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome for Desktop. The warning follows a security update released by Google for Chrome 151 on August 11.
Armenia Inducts India’s Akash-1S Air Defence System, Marking Major Milestone for Indian Defence Exports
The induction became publicly visible in August 2026, when footage released by the Armenian Ministry of Defence showed Armenian military personnel training with the Indian-origin system. Reports from Armenia identified the locally operated Akash as “Lusan,” meaning Lynx.
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Begins Three-Day Nepal Visit to Deepen Defence Ties
The visit reflects the close relationship between the Indian Army and the Nepali Army. It will include high-level military engagements, institutional interactions, ceremonial events and meetings with senior dignitaries.
Tibetans in Dharamshala Mark India’s 80th Independence Day, Link Freedom Struggle With Tibetan Aspirations
The observance reflected the longstanding relationship between India and the Tibetan community in exile, while also providing the CTA leadership with an opportunity to speak about Tibet’s own political and cultural concerns.
From Transformation to Viksit Bharat: PM Modi Sets Out India’s Next Development Leap on 80th Independence Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his address from the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence