India’s fifth‑generation fighter jet programme — the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) — has entered a critical phase as negotiations with US‑based General Aerospace over the GE F414‑INS6 engine have stalled. With the American side reportedly demanding nearly three times the originally expected unit cost of ₹70–80 crore, India is now evaluating British and French […]
Iran has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking a significant diplomatic gesture at a moment of major regional transition. The invitation was extended by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, following Khamenei’s death in a joint US–Israeli airstrike on February 28 — an event that
New Delhi/Agartala: Veteran Kokborok litterateur and educationist Naresh Chandra Debbarma has been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri 2026 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to literature and education. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to him at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Debbarma, a distinguished writer, linguist and cultural scholar, has
India and the United States have moved into the decisive final stretch of negotiations on an interim trade agreement, with high‑level meetings in New Delhi signalling strong political intent on both sides to close the deal before a key tariff deadline. The latest round of discussions brought together Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal,
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has emerged as one of the most talked‑about figures in global diplomacy, not only for her policies but for the dramatically different relationships she maintains with world leaders. Her warm, easy rapport with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi contrasts sharply with her escalating public feud with US President Donald Trump,
A bronze statue of Maharishi Sushruta, revered as one of the earliest surgeons in recorded history, has been unveiled at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, marking a significant moment of recognition for India’s ancient contributions to global medical science. The installation, announced by the Consulate General of India in Scotland, brought together surgeons,
Iranian security official Ghadir Nezami, Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, has arrived in New Delhi to participate in the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting, a two‑day gathering chaired by India’s NSA Ajit Doval. His visit comes at a time when the expanded 11‑member BRICS bloc is placing unprecedented emphasis on non‑traditional security
India has secured the vice‑presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time since becoming a full member in 2010, marking a major diplomatic and regulatory milestone. Senior IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal will assume the position from July 2026 to June 2027, working alongside the incoming UK presidency. The appointment places India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Indian businesses, exporters, and young entrepreneurs to take full advantage of the rapidly expanding global opportunities created through India’s network of free trade agreements (FTAs). Speaking at an industry event in Delhi, Modi said the world is “opening doors for India” at a pace unseen before, and urged
The Union government has defended its temporary blocking of Telegram, telling the Delhi High Court that the platform has evolved into a major hub for cybercrime, fraud and illicit networks. Appearing before Justice Tejas Karia, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that the action was driven by national‑security and public‑safety concerns, not just the controversy surrounding
