Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make history on February 14 by landing on a national highway in Assam , inaugurating the Northeast’s first highway-based Emergency Landing Facility (ELF). The airstrip has been developed on a 4.2-kilometre stretch of the Dibrugarh–Moran section of National Highway-127 and is designed to allow military and emergency aircraft to land and operate directly from a highway. This marks a major milestone in India’s efforts to integrate civilian

India’s apparel and textile industry has welcomed the interim trade agreement framework between India and the United States, calling it a major breakthrough after months of uncertainty caused by steep US tariffs. Industry leaders have described the pact as a turning point that could restore export momentum, improve price competitiveness, and rebuild confidence among American buyers who had slowed or shifted sourcing away from India. The agreement reduces earlier punitive tari

A recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) monitoring report has directly linked Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to the deadly attack near Delhi’s Red Fort , strengthening international concerns over the group’s continued involvement in terrorism targeting India. The findings challenge long-standing claims that JeM has been dismantled and underscore the persistent threat posed by Pakistan-based extremist networks. The biannual report by the UNSC’s A

US President Donald Trump has described the newly announced interim trade agreement between India and the United States as a “historic” milestone, saying it will sharply expand American energy exports, particularly coal, while resetting the broader economic relationship between the world’s two largest democracies. Speaking at a White House event titled Champion of Coal, Trump said recent trade deals with India, Japan and South Korea are transforming the United States into a

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has highlighted the Rafale fighter jet as a decisive platform during Operation Sindoor , underlining its growing importance in India’s air power doctrine. Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor described Rafale as a key operational asset, stating that the aircraft played a critical role in the success of the mission. His remarks, made ahead of Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026, reflect the IAF’s increasing reliance on advanced multi-role figh

Rolls-Royce Chief Executive Officer Tufan Erginbilgic met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss plans to significantly expand the British engineering major’s operations in India. The high-level meeting reflects Rolls-Royce’s growing focus on India as a key global market and an increasingly important centre for advanced engineering, manufacturing, and technology development. During the discussions, Prime Minister Modi welcomed Rolls-Royce’s expansion plans and

India is set to undertake a significant transformation in its defence procurement framework with the release of the Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026. The new policy marks a decisive shift from a focus on equipment that is merely manufactured in India to systems that are fully owned, designed, and controlled by Indian entities. The Ministry of Defence has made it clear that future military capability will be judged not only by local production, but by whether Ind

India is accelerating the development of strategic railway infrastructure across its Himalayan frontier, marking a significant shift in how connectivity and national security are being integrated. The expansion is designed to strengthen logistics, improve rapid deployment capability and ensure resilient access to some of the country’s most sensitive border regions. This push comes at a time when China continues to rapidly expand its transport and military-support infrastruct

The Indian government has unveiled a major overhaul of its digital regulations to address the fast-growing threat of artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes and synthetic content. Through amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, the government has introduced strict timelines and transparency requirements aimed at curbing the misuse of generative AI technologies. The amended rules, notified on February 10 and

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has cautioned that cyber fraud in India is rapidly evolving from a financial crime into a serious national security challenge. Addressing a national-level conference on tackling cyber-enabled frauds, Shah stressed that timely prevention and swift intervention are the most effective tools to stop cybercrime from escalating into a full-scale crisis. With India emerging as one of the world’s largest digital economies, the country now processes bil

China’s decision to participate in India’s upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi marks a significant moment in regional technology diplomacy, signalling a cautious but meaningful thaw in relations between Asia’s two largest economies. The move comes at a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping global economic power, national security strategies, and international governance frameworks. The five-day summit, scheduled from February 16 to 20, 2026, is being posit

India and the United Kingdom have taken a major step toward strengthening economic and workforce cooperation by signing a landmark social security agreement that eliminates double social security contributions for short-term workers. The pact is expected to provide significant financial relief to Indian professionals and businesses while supporting smoother cross-border movement of skilled talent between the two countries. The agreement is being seen as a long-awaited reform

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a landmark directive laying down, for the first time, a comprehensive and standardised protocol for the rendition of India’s national song, Vande Mataram. Under the new rules, all six stanzas of the song must be sung or played at official government functions, and when both the national song and the national anthem are part of the same programme, Vande Mataram must precede Jana Gana Mana. The government has also fixed an official

India will continue to source crude oil from global suppliers offering the most competitive prices and suitable quality, reaffirming a pragmatic, market-driven approach to safeguarding the country’s energy security. The government has made it clear that affordability, reliability, and quality will remain the core principles guiding India’s oil import strategy amid shifting geopolitical and trade conditions. Officials from the Ministries of External Affairs and Commerce recent

The opening of the India-US Space Business Forum in Bengaluru marks a significant milestone in the evolution of bilateral space cooperation between India and the United States. The city, long recognised as the heart of India’s aerospace and technology ecosystem, is now emerging as a central hub for commercial and strategic space partnerships. With the presence of ISRO , a fast-growing private startup base, and strong institutional support, Bengaluru is increasingly shaping I

The United States has discreetly revised the official White House fact sheet on its recently announced interim trade framework with India, softening several key claims and removing sensitive references. The changes, made without formal announcement, suggest that important elements of the agreement are still under negotiation and that earlier descriptions overstated the level of firm commitments from New Delhi. The quiet edits have drawn attention in diplomatic and business c

India has placed Seychelles at the core of its expanding Indian Ocean strategy, elevating the island nation as a key partner under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vision MAHASAGAR — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. The move reflects New Delhi’s broader effort to strengthen maritime security, deepen regional partnerships, and expand development cooperation across the Indian Ocean Region and the Global South. During high-level talks in New

The evolving India–United States relationship was on full display at a high-profile reception in New Delhi hosted by US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor . The event brought together senior Indian ministers, diplomats, and business leaders, serving as a public affirmation of the rapidly expanding partnership between the two democracies. The reception was not merely ceremonial, but came at a time when both countries are recalibrating their economic and strategic engagement amid

Several schools across Delhi were placed on high alert after receiving bomb threat emails, triggering emergency evacuations and large-scale security operations. The threats, received during school hours, caused panic among parents and staff, prompting immediate action from Delhi Police, bomb disposal squads, and fire services to secure the affected campuses. Students and teachers were moved to safe areas as a precaution, while authorities carried out detailed checks of school

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