India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  has received an invitation to attend a high-level Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting in Washington, D.C., scheduled for February 4–5, 2026. The two-day summit, hosted by the U.S. State Department, will bring together global partners to discuss supply chain security for minerals that are essential to modern technologies, defence systems, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. While a formal decision on Jaishankar’s

A sharp exchange at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos has brought renewed global attention to India’s position in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. During a discussion on the geopolitics of AI, remarks suggesting that India belongs to a “second-tier” group of AI nations triggered a strong rebuttal from Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw . The moment underscored not only differences in global assessments of AI leader

At the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump  struck an optimistic and conciliatory tone while speaking about India and its leadership. Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi  a “fantastic leader” and a close friend, Trump  expressed strong confidence that the United States and India would arrive at a favourable trade agreement. His remarks, made during interactions with the media on the sidelines of the summit, have reignited global attention on the

India has received a formal invitation to join the proposed Board of Peace for Gaza, an international body announced by the U.S. President Donald Trump  as part of a broader effort to bring lasting stability to the war-torn Gaza Strip. The invitation, addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi , reflects growing international recognition of India’s diplomatic influence and its balanced engagement in complex global conflicts. The Board of Peace is envisioned as a key pillar of