External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York to present India’s position on some of the most pressing international challenges, including terrorism, continuing conflicts, maritime security, economic disruptions, artificial intelligence and reform of global institutions. His September 26 address came a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke at the UNGA and raised Kashmir and the 2025 India-Paki

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to travel to the United States in December to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami, Florida, scheduled for December 14–15. Although New Delhi has not formally announced the Prime Minister’s travel plans, preparations are reportedly underway for his participation. A possible bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump is also expected to be an important part of the visit. The summit will bring together leaders of major economies a

Meta has expanded parental supervision features to Threads in India, giving parents and guardians new tools to manage how teenagers use the social media platform. The rollout is part of Meta’s wider effort to introduce more consistent safety and supervision features across its applications. The company announced that parental supervision for Threads is being rolled out across Asia-Pacific, including India. Through Meta’s Family Center, parents can check how much time their te

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, discussing emerging technologies, space cooperation, energy, regional developments and reforms to global institutions. His engagements brought together India's key partners from Europe, the Gulf, Asia and other regions. The discussions come during a UNGA session being held under the theme “Restoring Trust, Manag

India has been placed in the Strategic Partner Stream of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), opening a new institutional avenue for its engagement with Pacific Island countries. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced the development during the second Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), held in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Jaishankar described the development as a positive step

India and Germany are moving closer to finalising a major defence partnership that could see six advanced conventional submarines being built in India under Project 75(I). The proposed agreement, estimated at around $8 billion, has already been cleared on the German side, with Germany now awaiting the completion of India's internal approval process. German Ambassador to India Jasper Wieck said on September 23 that the documents had been finalised and agreed upon by Germany, d

The Indian Air Force is preparing to host the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti, a major multinational air exercise that will bring advanced fighter aircraft and air forces from several countries together in Rajasthan. The exercise, scheduled from September 26 to October 12, 2026, will be held at Air Force Station Jodhpur and adjoining air bases. One of the biggest highlights will be the participation of the US F-35 Lightning II, which will join an Indian military exer

India has joined Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Kenya and the European Union in launching the Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) initiative on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The new platform seeks to strengthen international cooperation, uphold international law and support reforms that can make global institutions more representative, effective and responsive to present-day challenges. The initiative comes at a time of increasing

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a series of important bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The discussions focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, addressing regional and global security concerns, expanding economic cooperation, and promoting reforms in multilateral institutions. As leaders from around the world gathered for th

The High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur has issued a fresh advisory urging Indian citizens not to misuse Malaysia’s 30-day visa-free entry facility for employment purposes. The warning comes after Malaysian authorities reported an increase in cases of travellers entering the country as tourists and later attempting to seek jobs, a practice that violates the nation’s immigration laws. Indian officials have clarified that while Malaysia remains a welcoming destination for

India’s long-standing campaign for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) received fresh support from four Central European countries at the first Visegrád Group (V4)-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York. Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, which together form the V4, expressed their collective support for India’s permanent membership during the meeting held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Slovak Fore

Indian digital payments platform PhonePe has taken a significant step towards expanding overseas after receiving in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for two payment licences. The approvals cover Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes (RPSCS) and Stored Value Facilities (SVF), marking PhonePe’s first international regulatory milestone. The approval comes after the company completed the initial regulatory due-diligence process. PhonePe will still ne

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has recalled one of the most difficult episodes of his early intelligence career, when a team sent on a border-surveillance mission in Sikkim was taken into Chinese custody. Doval shared the experience while addressing the convocation ceremony of IIT Roorkee on September 19, 2026, describing how the incident left him convinced that his professional career could be over. Doval said he was in his twenties at the time and was a young IPS offi

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead India’s delegation at the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Jaishankar is scheduled to address the General Assembly on September 26 and will also participate in a series of bilateral and plurilateral meetings during his visit. His participation comes at a significant moment for international diplomacy, with the UNGA bringing together l

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into force on October 20, 2026, after both countries completed the necessary domestic procedures. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the implementation date on September 21, marking the transition of the agreement from negotiation and ratification to actual implementation. The pact was signed in New Delhi on April 27, 2026, following negotiations that were concluded within nine months. The agreement

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by telephone on September 18 and conveyed warm birthday greetings. The two leaders also discussed ways to further strengthen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, covering areas such as energy, defence, technology, investment and health. Modi and Sheikh Mohamed also discussed measures to further strengthen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. (PMO) | Hindustan T

India and Bhutan have further expanded their longstanding partnership with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s official visit to Bhutan from September 16 to 18, 2026. The visit focused on strengthening cooperation across energy, connectivity, trade, digital payments, healthcare, education, agriculture and space technology. During the visit, Jaishankar received an audience with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and met Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Foreign Affairs

The 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration, highlighting India’s growing role as a key voice among emerging economies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the acceptance of the declaration by all member nations reflects India’s ability to build consensus and strengthen cooperation in an increasingly complex global environment. The summit brought together leaders of the expanded BRICS grouping, representing countr

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected social media claims suggesting that several world leaders fell ill after attending the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The ministry's fact-checking unit cautioned against what it described as malicious posts circulating online, stressing the need to distinguish verified information from speculation. The rumours gained momentum after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa temporarily withdrew from public engagements following his

India has rejected the newly operationalised Pakistan–China Boundary Joint Commission, stating that the mechanism has no legal basis to make arrangements concerning territories that India considers part of its sovereign territory. The response came after Pakistan and China held the commission’s first meeting in Islamabad, with discussions reportedly focusing on border management, joint surveys, trade and connectivity. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal