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,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron reviewed the India–France strategic partnership in Nice, agreeing to deepen cooperation across artificial intelligence, innovation, trade, energy, security and key regional issues. Modi arrived in the French Mediterranean city the previous night and jointly inaugurated the Bharat Innovates 2026 platform with Macron, showcasing India’s leading deep‑tech
Jorhat, Assam: Five Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed during an emergency landing at the Roroiya Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday. The deceased have been identified as Squadron Leader Prashant Singh, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar, Sergeant Jitendra Sharma, Agniveer Vayu Khemaram Kumawat, and Agniveer Vayu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a six‑day visit to France and Slovakia, a tour that includes talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, India’s first‑ever prime‑ministerial visit to Slovakia, and participation in the G7 Summit in Évian as an invited partner. France has positioned India as a central strategic priority, with both sides expected to
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France next week, marking their first in‑person meeting since February 2025, when Modi visited Washington after Trump’s 2024 election victory. The White House confirmed the meeting and said discussions are expected to cover key
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that American forces acted against merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz because they were “violating” Washington’s blockade order, defending the recent strikes that killed three Indian mariners. In a phone call held while Jaishankar was travelling in Europe, Rubio said all commercial
France has said India is a “top priority” for President Emmanuel Macron as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to attend the G7 summit in Évian‑les‑Bains from 15 to 17 June. French diplomatic sources said Modi’s presence is crucial as the bloc discusses global challenges, with Paris identifying 12 key deliverables it hopes to achieve during
