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India, Australia have agreed to consult each other on military and defence developments in the Indo-Pacific.

The in-principle administrative approval was granted by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, the Ministry of Defense said in a release.

The Ayodhya Bar Association has decided that no lawyer will represent the accused in the alleged Ram Mandir donation fund embezzlement case. The association has also demanded a CBI investigation into the alleged irregularities and fund management.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is becoming stronger and more self-reliant in defence, highlighting indigenous aircraft, warships and missile technology during his latest Mann Ki Baat address.

In a statement, the ministry said certain posts had selectively quoted an isolated portion of the Defence Minister's speech to falsely suggest that he had denied casualties among Indian soldiers during the operation.

The opposition parties alleged that the BJP had misled the public about the soldiers' martyrdom.

India’s defence production has reached a historic milestone, reaching ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26 by marking a 15.6% annual growth and a 110% rise since FY 2020-21. The record highlights the success of India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, with increased participation from private companies and record defence exports of ₹38,424 crore.

The meeting reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral defence cooperation and exchanged views on regional and global security issues of mutual interest.

The meeting is expected to further strengthen bilateral defence relations, enhance strategic trust and cooperation, promote stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region and identify new areas of collaborations in defence and security.

Responding to a question at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Koizumi said, "Recently, Japan's foreign minister, Motegi (Toshimitsu Motegi) visited India to have Quad meeting with foreign ministers. It would be great if we can have that among defense ministers too."

Responding to a question on the export of BrahMos missiles to countries in Southeast Asia, Kumar said Vietnam's agreement had already been signed, although it may not yet have been publicly announced.

Speaking on the Indo-Pacific security landscape, Hegseth said, "And in South Asia, India is a critical anchor to hold the line. A powerful India acting in its own self-interest advances our shared goal of maintaining a balance of power across the region."

Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth said Washington is seeking "partners, not protectorates," emphasizing that future alliances must be built on shared responsibility rather than dependence on American military power.

In a post on X prior to his departure, Raksha Mantri looked forward to visiting the two Asian nations to further expand the scope of bilateral engagement.

The General Officer has insightful knowledge and a deep understanding of operational dynamics on both the Western and Northern Borders.

The Defense Ministry stated that both sides welcomed the recent advancements in bilateral defence cooperation.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Defence of Italy Guido Crosetto at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.