Ajit Doval

Amit Shah presented the Lokmanya Tilak National Award to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The award was selected by the Tilak Smarak Trust for his significant contribution to national security.

India has sent a formal invitation to Nepal PM Balendra Shah. The invitation followed discussions between Shah's advisor and India's NSA Ajit Doval in early July and was sent through diplomatic channels after PM Modi's congratulatory remarks.

NSA Ajit Doval met with Saudi Foreign Minister to discuss energy security and regional issues amid heightened West Asian tensions. The meeting occurs as concerns arise over disrupted shipping routes and energy supplies due to the U.S.-Iran conflict.

BIMSTEC security chiefs agreed to joint action against terrorism and endorsed maritime law enforcement principles during a meeting in New Delhi hosted by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

NSA Ajit Doval stated there are no 'double standards' in the fight against terrorism during his participation in the first International Security Forum and the 14th Meeting of High Representatives for Security Matters in Moscow.

China, India, and Iran participated in a BRICS security meeting in New Delhi, where Indian and Iranian officials discussed the Middle East situation and bilateral relations. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Iran’s Ghadir Nezamipour, emphasizing support for Iran’s sovereignty and peace efforts. The summit also included Russia, South Africa, and Brazil, focusing on non-traditional security challenges.

Wang Yi called for India and China to accelerate the resumption of stalled dialogue mechanisms. A Chinese readout of the talks between NSA Ajit Doval and Wang Yi mentioned that India is an important neighbor of China.

Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai has been appointed as the Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) under National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. This marks the first time a serving military officer holds this position.

The Biden administration announced a $90 million, five-year collaboration with India to study AI and semiconductor technology. The initiative follows a meeting between US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.