Russia is in advanced discussions to induct the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile into its armed forces, marking a rare reversal in the traditional flow of defence technology between Moscow and New Delhi. According to BrahMos Aerospace chief Jaiteerth Joshi, Russia has formally conveyed its interest in acquiring the missile and is exploring ways to expand […]
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to visit India next month for the annual India–Japan Summit, a trip that signals renewed momentum in bilateral cooperation across strategic and industrial sectors. According to reports, Takaichi will travel with a 50‑member business delegation, including top executives from major Japanese corporations such as Suzuki Motor, Itochu, and
India’s defence manufacturing sector has recorded its strongest growth to date, with total production reaching ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY2025–26, a 110% surge over five years. The Ministry of Defence said the milestone reflects the country’s accelerating shift from a defence importer to a defence producer, driven by policy reforms, private‑sector participation and rising global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sparked another wave of the viral “Melodi” phenomenon during a cheerful exchange at the G7 Summit in Évian, France. The light‑hearted moment unfolded as world leaders gathered for the traditional family photograph, where Meloni greeted Modi warmly with a smile and handshake, saying, “Nice to
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s adviser on policy and strategy affairs, Zahed Ur Rahman, has said his decision to return to Dhaka after being stopped at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport was intended as an “instant protest” rather than an attempt to trigger a diplomatic confrontation with India. Speaking to reporters in Dhaka, he
Delhi Police’s Special Cell has busted a Pakistan‑backed terror and organised‑crime network operating across the Delhi‑NCR region, arresting seven operatives and recovering a cache of weapons, ammunition and communication devices. According to investigators, the syndicate was being run on the instructions of Pakistan‑based gangster‑turned‑terrorist Shahzad Bhatti and his associate Ajmal Gujjar, both of whom have
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are expected to hold a bilateral meeting on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, marking their first formal interaction in 16 months. The two leaders briefly greeted each other earlier in the day as they arrived for the summit, exchanging a handshake
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has suffered a major legal setback after the US Supreme Court refused to hear its appeal in a seven‑year trade‑secrets dispute with DXC Technology, effectively ending the case and leaving the Indian IT major liable for damages that could total around $220 million once interest and legal costs are included. The
Bengaluru‑based AI startup Sarvam has raised $234 million at a valuation of $1.5 billion, putting it on track to become India’s newest AI unicorn. The latest investment round is led by HCLTech, which is contributing around $150 million, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners alongside existing backers Khosla Ventures and Peak XV Partners. Sarvam is
French President Emmanuel Macron praised India’s rise as a global innovation leader while speaking alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Bharat Innovates event in Nice, calling India a “country of innovation” and highlighting the rapid expansion of Indo‑French cooperation in artificial intelligence, climate action and civil nuclear energy. He said India’s progress in research,
