India and Malaysia  have taken significant steps to elevate their bilateral relationship, agreeing to expand cooperation across trade, advanced technology, defence and regional security. The agreements were finalised during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s  visit to Kuala Lumpur, where he held comprehensive talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The discussions reflect a growing alignment between the two countries as they seek to strengthen economic integration and

India has successfully conducted a test launch of the Agni-3 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha , further strengthening the country’s strategic defence capabilities. The test, carried out on February 6, 2026, was executed under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command and met all operational and technical objectives. Defence officials confirmed that the missile followed its intended trajectory and achieved all missi

New Delhi is poised to take a major step in strengthening its air combat capabilities, with the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) expected to clear a proposal to procure 114 Rafale  fighter jets from France ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s  visit to India later this month. The move is being closely watched as one of the largest defence acquisition decisions in India’s history and a key signal of deepening strategic cooperation between New Delhi and Paris. The propo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s  official visit to Malaysia  has emerged as a major diplomatic engagement, marked by a strong message on terrorism, renewed emphasis on strategic cooperation, and a broader vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific  region. The visit reflects India’s effort to align security priorities with economic and geopolitical partnerships in a rapidly evolving global environment. In joint interactions with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim,

The Indian government has firmly defended the interim India–US  trade framework, asserting that the agreement has been designed with strong safeguards to protect the interests and sensitivities of Indian farmers. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal  said the government has not compromised on agriculture or allied sectors and has ensured that vulnerable farming communities will not be exposed to unfair foreign competition. Responding to criticism from opposition

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh  (RSS) marked a historic milestone with its centenary celebrations in Mumbai, where RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat  delivered a wide-ranging address touching on regional instability, minority rights, and India’s internal challenges. Speaking at the two-day lecture series titled “100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons”, Bhagwat used the occasion to raise serious concerns about the safety and future of Hindus in neighbouring Bangladesh, placing the is

India and Canada  have taken a significant step toward repairing their troubled relationship by finalising a shared work plan to strengthen cooperation on national security, law enforcement, and cybersecurity. The agreement was reached during high-level discussions in Ottawa between India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval  and Canada’s National Security and Intelligence Adviser Nathalie Drouin. The talks signal a cautious but important reset after months of diplomatic te

In a significant political and administrative development for India’s Northeast, the Government of India, the Nagaland state government, and the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) have signed a historic tripartite agreement to establish the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA). The agreement, signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah  and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, represents a major breakthrough after years of negotia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  is set to make history during his upcoming visit to Assam  on February 14 by landing on a specially constructed emergency airstrip built on a national highway near Moran in the Dibrugarh district. This will be the first operational highway airstrip in Northeast India, representing a major milestone in the region’s infrastructure and strategic aviation capabilities. The 4.2-kilometre stretch of National Highway 127 has been designed to function as

India and the United States have concluded a major trade agreement that sharply reduces US import duties on a wide range of Indian exports, marking one of the most significant resets in bilateral trade relations in recent years. The deal rolls back punitive tariffs that had reached as high as 50 percent, restoring competitiveness for Indian exporters and providing relief to labour-intensive industries that form the backbone of India’s manufacturing and export economy. The agr

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar  has called for urgent and coordinated global action to reduce the risks created by highly concentrated critical minerals supply chains, warning that the current structure poses serious economic, technological, and national security vulnerabilities. Speaking at the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington, Jaishankar  underscored that dependence on a narrow group of suppliers has transformed minerals from a commerci

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to conduct one of its most significant air power demonstrations in recent years through Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026, scheduled for February 27 near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, close to the Pakistan  border. The large-scale exercise is designed to demonstrate India’s full-spectrum aerial warfare capabilities, highlighting operational readiness in a region of high strategic sensitivity. Held at the Pokhran and Chandan Field Firing Ranges, the e

India and the United States  are on the verge of concluding the first phase of a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement, a move expected to significantly reshape economic ties between the two democracies. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal  has confirmed that a joint statement outlining the framework of the deal is likely within days, with a legally binding agreement targeted for signing by mid-March. The agreement is being seen as a landmark step in resetting

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have taken a decisive step toward strengthening their economic and strategic partnership by agreeing on the Terms of Reference (ToR) to formally begin negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The move clears the path for long-awaited talks and signals a renewed push to deepen India’s engagement with one of the world’s most economically and energy-rich regions. The announcement was confirmed by Union Commerce and

A wave of intense solar activity has placed space agencies across the world on high alert, following a series of powerful solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) erupting from the Sun in early February 2026. These eruptions, originating from highly active sunspot regions, have sent charged particles toward Earth, raising serious concerns about potential disruptions to satellite operations, radio communications, GPS systems, and power infrastructure. Scientists have con

India and Canada  are close to finalising a landmark uranium supply agreement valued at nearly $3 billion, a move that would significantly strengthen India’s civil nuclear energy programme. The long-term contract, expected to span around a decade, is likely to see Canadian uranium giant Cameco Corp supply fuel for India’s nuclear reactors, supporting both existing facilities and upcoming projects. The deal comes at a time when India is rapidly expanding its clean and reliable

India’s ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft  (AMCA) programme has entered a decisive new phase, marking a historic shift in the country’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited  (HAL), long the backbone of India’s combat aircraft production, is no longer in contention for building the first prototypes of the fifth-generation stealth fighter. Instead, three major private-sector companies— Tata Advanced Systems , Larsen & Toubro (L&T), and Bharat F

India and China  recorded a historic milestone in 2025, with bilateral trade reaching a record $155.6 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of over 12 percent. The achievement was confirmed by Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, and marks a significant rebound in economic engagement between the two Asian giants after years of strained relations following the 2020 military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The surge in trade underscores the resilience o

India and the United States  have finalised a significant trade agreement that signals a major reset in bilateral economic relations. Following direct engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi  and US President Donald Trump, Washington announced a steep reduction in tariffs on Indian exports, cutting duties from levels as high as 50 per cent to a uniform 18 per cent. The move ends a period of escalating trade tensions and is being seen as a breakthrough that could reinv

India and Kyrgyzstan have launched the 13th edition of their annual joint military exercise, KHANJAR-XIII, at Misamari in Assam’s  Sonitpur district. The exercise, scheduled to run from February 4 to February 17, marks a continued effort by both nations to deepen defence ties and enhance military cooperation in response to evolving regional and global security challenges. The joint drill reflects the growing strategic partnership between India and Kyrgyzstan and highlights th