PM Modi, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić discuss expanding cooperation across sectors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, reviewing the full spectrum of India–Serbia relations and exploring new avenues of cooperation. According to the Ministry
Brazilian President Lula begins India visit, set to attend AI Impact Summit
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon for a five-day State Visit, during which he will participate in the AI Impact Summit and hold high-level talks with Indian leaders to deepen bilateral cooperation. President Lula was
Shekhawat attends mural dedication with Spain’s President Pedro Sánchez in New Delhi
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat joined Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for the dedication of a collaborative mural at the Lodhi Art District in New Delhi, marking a vibrant moment in India–Spain cultural diplomacy. The mural, created under the
PM Modi extends warm welcome to French President Macron, looks to advance India–France ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday warmly welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron on his arrival in India, expressing optimism that the visit will elevate bilateral cooperation and contribute to global progress. President Macron arrived in Mumbai earlier in the day, where he was
PM Modi, President Macron to meet in Mumbai to review India–France strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will meet in Mumbai on Tuesday to review progress under the India–France Strategic Partnership and discuss key regional and global developments. President Macron is on an official visit to India from February 17 to
PM Modi reaffirms India’s commitment to remain Seychelles’ reliable partner
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reaffirmed India’s commitment to remain a reliable and long-term partner in Seychelles’ national development, as visiting President Patrick Herminie acknowledged New Delhi’s consistent support for the island nation’s growth and security priorities. During wide-ranging talks in New
PM Modi says Malaysia visit will boost economic and cultural ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his two-day visit to Malaysia would significantly strengthen economic and cultural ties between India and Malaysia, marking a meaningful step in the bilateral partnership between the two maritime neighbours. After concluding his visit and departing for
India–US trade deal threatens farmers, says Punjab AAP
The Punjab unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has sharply criticised the proposed India–US interim trade framework, describing it as an “anti-farmer, anti-national” deal that could severely damage Indian agriculture and livelihoods of millions of cultivators. AAP spokesperson Kuldeep Dhaliwal said the
India–UAE defence pact signals deeper strategic security alignment
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are steadily elevating their relationship from transactional engagement to a structured defence and security partnership, following the signing of the Strategic Defence Partnership Agreement in January 2026. Analysts say the pact marks a significant shift in
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie arrives in New Delhi for key India talks
Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie arrived in New Delhi on Sunday after concluding high-level engagements in Chennai and Mumbai, marking a significant phase of his five-day state visit to India. He was warmly received at the airport by Union Minister of State for
PM Modi’s Malaysia visit to deepen economic and cultural ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that his two-day visit to Malaysia would significantly strengthen economic and cultural ties between the two countries, calling it a milestone in bilateral relations. After concluding his trip and departing for India, Modi thanked Malaysian Prime
PM Modi ‘very charismatic, phenomenal leader’: Polish Secretary of State
Visiting Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Wladyslaw Bartoszewski has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “very charismatic and phenomenal leader,” saying India is fortunate to have him at the helm during a period of rapid transformation. In an exclusive interview
US and India agree on framework for interim trade deal
The United States and India have agreed on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement aimed at advancing negotiations toward a comprehensive bilateral trade pact, the White House announced on Saturday. As part of the move, Washington will lower tariffs on Indian imports
India–EU FTA emerges as ‘game-changer’ for strategic and economic partnership
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday hailed the newly concluded India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a “game-changing development” that is set to reshape bilateral economic and strategic ties. Speaking at the inaugural India–EU Forum in New Delhi, Jaishankar emphasized that
EAM Jaishankar meets Rubio and Bessent, strengthens India–US strategic ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held key meetings with top US officials in Washington, marking another high point in deepening India–US strategic and economic cooperation. Jaishankar met separately with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, covering a
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to undertake first State Visit to India
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie will undertake his maiden State Visit to India from February 5 to 10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. This will be Herminie’s first official visit to India
Trashy ruminations by convicted criminal: MEA rejects PM mention in Epstein files
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday outright rejected any implication linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi to material in recently released Jeffrey Epstein files, describing such references as “trashy ruminations” by a convicted criminal that should be dismissed with “the utmost contempt.”
Russian media backs India’s BRICS leadership, praises New Delhi’s response to US Venezuela raid
Russian state-affiliated media has expressed confidence in India’s ability to lead the expanded BRICS bloc amid rising geopolitical tensions, praising New Delhi’s measured response to the recent US military operation in Venezuela. An article published on the website of RT, Russia’s international news
Intel flags Bangladesh polls and ISI push as major security challenge for India’s Northeast
Indian intelligence agencies have identified Bangladesh’s upcoming national elections and renewed efforts by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) as the most serious security challenges facing India’s northeastern states in the coming year, according to multiple assessments by the Intelligence Bureau (IB). Officials say the
India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns and threats to Indian mission in Dhaka
India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi, Riaz Hamidullah, to formally convey serious concerns over the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh, particularly in Dhaka, and potential threats to Indian diplomatic establishments. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the