The long‑negotiated US–India interim trade agreement is now in its final stretch, with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor saying the deal is “99% there” and that the remaining issues are being ironed out. Speaking at Citi’s 2026 India Conference in Mumbai, Gor said both sides are “very optimistic” and expect the pact to be
India has strongly condemned the attack on Kuwait International Airport, which killed one Indian national and injured several others, calling on all parties involved in the ongoing West Asia conflict to immediately cease attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. The strike marks a sharp escalation for Kuwait, a Gulf nation that had remained relatively calm
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy” during a heated phone conversation over Israel’s expanding military operations in Lebanon, confirming details first reported by Axios. Trump said the exchange took place as Washington was simultaneously working to negotiate an end to hostilities involving Iran, adding that he
India has confirmed the signing of a major defence deal with Vietnam to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, marking a significant milestone in its strategic outreach to Southeast Asia. Talks with Indonesia for a similar agreement are reportedly in the final stage, signalling expanding regional cooperation in defence technology. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh announced
Iran has reportedly inflicted extensive damage on at least 20 U.S. air bases across West Asia, destroying dozens of fighter jets, radar systems, and other military assets. The strikes, described as one of the most significant retaliatory actions in recent years, have caused billions of dollars in losses to the Pentagon, according to early reports.
India has strongly objected to references made to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint communiqué issued after the eighth round of the EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue held in Islamabad. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the remarks as “unwarranted” and reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, are integral and inalienable parts of India.
India on Tuesday reaffirmed its stance on resolving boundary issues with Nepal strictly through bilateral mechanisms, following remarks by Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah suggesting external involvement. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized that there is “no role for any third party” in matters concerning the two neighbours. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman officially came into effect on Monday, marking a major milestone in bilateral trade. The landmark free trade agreement unlocks immediate duty-free market access for 99.38% of Indian exports to Oman by value, covering 98.08% of Oman’s total tariff lines. Key Indian sectors set to benefit
India’s rapidly strengthening partnership with Cyprus has begun to unsettle political circles in Turkey, where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s supporters have reacted sharply to New Delhi’s growing diplomatic and defence engagement with Nicosia. The relationship, elevated last month to a strategic partnership, is being viewed as a significant geopolitical shift — one that places India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Myanmar’s junta chief and President Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi on Monday, marking the start of Hlaing’s five‑day visit to India. The meeting, held at Hyderabad House, is being viewed as a significant diplomatic engagement as both nations attempt to reset ties after years of strained relations following Myanmar’s
