India, Nov. 28 -- India's economic rise, technological capabilities and principled foreign policy have resulted in the country becoming "a voice of balance and responsibility" in a swiftly changing global environment, "with countries across the Indo-Pacific and the Global South viewing us as a reliable partner," defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.

"When India advances on the path of strength, security and development, the world benefits in several ways," Singh said on the concluding day of the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025.

"First, a stable India contributes to a stable global economy. Second, India's digital public infrastructure offers a model of inclusive, transparent and secure governance for many nations. Third, India's...