World witnessed Bharat’s remarkable capabilities at AI Summit: PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the world witnessed “Bharat’s remarkable capabilities” in artificial intelligence during the recently concluded AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Addressing the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat,
‘Mann Ki Baat’: PM Modi praises Indian-origin cricketers in foreign teams, highlights ‘speciality of Bhartiyata’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Indian-origin cricketers representing foreign national teams, describing their global presence as a reflection of the “speciality of Bhartiyata” — a deep-rooted connection to India’s cultural identity. Addressing the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme Mann
India, Brazil sign MoU to boost postal cooperation and digital transformation
India and Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the postal sector, with a focus on digital transformation and inclusive service delivery, the Ministry of Communications said on Sunday. The agreement was signed by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya
India, US reschedule meeting on interim trade deal after Supreme Court tariff ruling
India and the United States have decided to reschedule their upcoming meeting on the proposed interim bilateral trade agreement, allowing both sides to assess the implications of the recent US Supreme Court judgment striking down the Trump administration’s tariff hikes, according to official
Nothing changes: Trump says India trade deal intact after Supreme Court ruling
US President Donald Trump on Friday said the India–US trade deal remains unchanged despite the US Supreme Court striking down his earlier reciprocal tariffs imposed under emergency powers. Responding to questions about the ruling’s impact, Trump said, “Nothing changes. They’ll be paying tariffs,
India and Brazil will continue push for more representative UN: Brazilian president
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday called for urgent reform of the United Nations, particularly the UN Security Council (UNSC), reaffirming that India and Brazil will continue advocating for permanent membership in a reformed global body. Addressing the media after
Lankan leader Silva’s India visit carries symbolic and practical significance: report
The recent visit of Tilvin Silva, general secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to India has drawn attention for both its symbolic and practical implications, according to a report by the Trinco Centre for Strategic Studies
Shaping a human-centric future for AI – AI Impact Summit 2026
By: Prime Minister Narendra Modi At a defining moment in human history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. For us in India, it was a moment of immense pride and joy to welcome Heads of State, Heads of
Trump praises Indian American Harmeet Dhillon at White House Black History Month event
US President Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House with a reception that spotlighted his administration’s record on criminal justice reform, economic performance, and public safety, while also praising Indian American leader Harmeet Kaur Dhillon. Opening the event, Trump described
Modi and Dutch PM Schoof discuss harnessing AI for social transformation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Thursday emphasised deeper collaboration in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive social transformation and inclusive growth. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, which saw
Trump urges stronger trade and defence ties in letter to Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman
US President Donald Trump has congratulated Bangladesh’s newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on what he described as a “historic election” victory and called for accelerated progress on bilateral trade and defence cooperation between the two nations. In a letter dated February 18,
US lawmakers press Taiwan to increase defence spending amid rising China threat
A bipartisan group of senior US lawmakers has urged Taiwan’s leadership to substantially increase defence spending, cautioning that partial funding of a proposed supplementary military budget could undermine efforts to deter aggression from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The appeal was made
Is Trump planning an Iran attack? US sends 50 F-35, F-16 jets to Middle East
The United States has significantly expanded its military presence near Iran, deploying more than 50 advanced fighter jets to West Asia even as nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran show signs of cautious progress. According to US media reports, the aircraft include F-35,
India shows robust optimism and trust for AI unlike West: Rishi Sunak
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday said India demonstrates strong optimism and trust in artificial intelligence (AI), while Western nations continue to approach the technology with caution and anxiety. Speaking during a fireside chat with Meta’s Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang
PM Modi meets EU leaders, pushes early implementation of India–EU FTA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held bilateral meetings with leaders of European Union member states on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, emphasizing early implementation of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to strengthen economic and strategic ties. During
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
30 minutes, 3 warnings: Khamenei targets Trump as US–Iran talks begin in Geneva
As the second round of indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran got underway in Geneva, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued three pointed warnings aimed at US President Donald Trump, escalating rhetoric even as diplomatic efforts resumed. The negotiations,
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