The visit of Narendra Modi to Israel marks an important step in strengthening the growing strategic partnership between the two nations. Over the past decade, ties between India and Israel have expanded beyond traditional diplomacy to include defence, innovation, agriculture, water management, and advanced technology cooperation. The current visit aims to consolidate these gains while opening new areas of collaboration that align with India’s modernisation and security prio

Yogi Adityanath has said that sustained policy reforms and governance improvements over the past nine years have reshaped Uttar Pradesh into one of India’s most attractive destinations for global investment. Speaking at an investment roadshow in Tokyo, the Chief Minister highlighted the state’s economic progress, infrastructure expansion, and industrial growth while inviting Japanese companies to explore long-term partnerships. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi AdityanathImage Source :

India and Brazil have taken a major step toward deepening their strategic and economic cooperation by signing an agreement focused on rare earths and critical minerals. The pact was finalised during high-level discussions between Narendra Modi and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , reflecting a shared commitment to building resilient supply chains and strengthening collaboration across key sectors of the global economy. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in exploration, mini

India is accelerating efforts to modernise its air defence capabilities by exploring advanced missile interception systems, high-energy laser weapons, and drone technologies from Israel. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to create a multi-layered defensive shield capable of protecting major cities, military installations, and critical infrastructure from emerging aerial threats such as ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, rockets, and unmanned aerial systems. The u

The Government of India has issued a safety advisory for its citizens living in or travelling to Mexico after the killing of notorious drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho. The advisory was released by the Indian Embassy amid reports of escalating violence, security crackdowns, and retaliatory criminal activities across several Mexican states following the major anti-cartel operation. Indian nationals were urged to remain indoors, avoid un

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of high-level engagements during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, underlining India’s ambition to emerge as a global leader in artificial intelligence and deep-technology innovation. The summit served as a platform to bring together policymakers, global executives, researchers, and entrepreneurs to discuss the future of AI and its transformative potential across economies. Modiji’s participation reflected the governme

India and the United Arab Emirates continue to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership, marked by the visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to New Delhi for the AI Impact Summit . The visit underscored the growing alignment between the two countries across technology, economic investment, and innovation-driven sectors. During his engagement in India, the Crown Prince held discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi , review

Negotiations between India and the United States for an interim trade agreement are approaching completion, with officials from both sides working intensively to finalize the legal framework. Diplomatic sources have indicated that the agreement could be signed in the near future, reflecting the strong political will to deepen economic cooperation between the two countries. The proposed interim pact is designed as a practical step toward a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreem

India has aligned with more than 100 countries in endorsing a joint statement at the United Nations condemning actions linked to the expansion of Israeli presence in the West Bank. The declaration criticised unilateral measures viewed as inconsistent with international law and harmful to efforts aimed at achieving peace in the Middle East. Although India was not among the initial group of signatories, it later extended its support, joining a broad international consensus on t

India has reinforced its commitment to global humanitarian efforts through a significant agreement between the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the World Food Programme (WFP). Under this partnership, India will supply approximately 200,000 tonnes of rice to support international relief operations aimed at combating hunger and malnutrition in vulnerable regions. The agreement reflects India’s growing role as a reliable contributor to global food assistance initiatives at a

India has taken a decisive step toward influencing the future of artificial intelligence with the announcement of the “New Delhi Frontier AI Commitments,” a voluntary global framework designed to promote responsible, inclusive, and culturally relevant AI development. The initiative was introduced by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi, bringing together leading technology companies, policymakers, and innovators from ar

The AI Impact Summit 2026 , hosted at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a global artificial intelligence powerhouse. The summit brought together political leaders, global technology executives, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the transformative potential of AI and the frameworks needed to ensure its responsible growth. The scale of participation and the endorsements from international leaders reflected gro

India has intensified its efforts to secure higher indigenous manufacturing participation in the proposed procurement of additional Rafale fighter aircraft from France, signalling a major shift toward self-reliant defence production. The discussions gained momentum during high-level bilateral engagements between the two countries, where defence cooperation, technology transfer, and joint industrial development were key priorities. India’s objective is not only to strengthen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of significant bilateral meetings with European leaders, including Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, and Slovakia’s President Zuzana Čaputová, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The diplomatic engagements highlighted India’s growing international influence and its strategic focus on strengthening ties with European nations across multiple sectors, including trade

A controversy emerged at the prestigious India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi after officials reportedly asked Galgotias University to vacate its exhibition space following allegations related to a robotic dog displayed at the event. The summit, hosted at Bharat Mandapam, was designed to showcase India’s technological progress in artificial intelligence and innovation to a global audience. However, the situation quickly escalated when observers claimed that the robot presente

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France for the global Artificial Intelligence summit evolved into a broader diplomatic initiative aimed at strengthening India’s international partnerships. Beyond participating in discussions on emerging technologies, the visit included multiple high-level meetings with world leaders, business executives, and technology innovators, reflecting India’s growing geopolitical relevance and ambition to shape global conversations on technolo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held crucial bilateral discussions in Mumbai, reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between India and France. The high-level engagement took place during Macron’s official visit to India and focused on defence cooperation, advanced technology collaboration, industrial partnerships, and shared geopolitical priorities in an increasingly complex global environment. The visit highlighted the depth of trus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticised the trade negotiation record of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, stating that economic mismanagement during that period prevented India from successfully concluding major international trade agreements. He emphasised that India’s recent success in signing multiple free trade agreements reflects stronger economic fundamentals, policy stability, and growing global confidence in the country. The Prime Minister’s remar

India and France are preparing to further deepen their strategic partnership as both countries convene for the sixth edition of their annual defence dialogue in Bengaluru on February 17, 2026. The meeting, to be co-chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and France’s Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin, is expected to review ongoing defence engagements and explore new opportunities for collaboration in manufacturing, technology sharing, and military cooperatio

India has registered a notable improvement in global travel mobility, rising to the 75th position in the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index. The updated rankings indicate that Indian passport holders can now travel to 56 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. This development marks a significant improvement from last year’s ranking and reflects gradual progress in India’s international travel access. The index, which evaluates 199 passports against 227 tra