India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali amid a series of terrorist attacks in various parts of the West African country.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Pete Hegseth have agreed to firm up a 10-year framework to further expand defence and strategic ties between India and the US.

The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew when it sank while on its way to Bali from Java island. 

​The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew when it sank while on its way to Bali from Java island.