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President Alexander Stubb of Finland kicked off a four-day state visit to India on March 4, 2026, marking his first trip in that capacity. Invited by Indian Prime Minister Narendra …

The outbreak of direct American and Israeli military strikes against Iran in February 2026 can be one of the most consequential escalations in Middle Eastern geopolitics. What distinguishes this episode …

India’s economic story is often told through exports, startups, or manufacturing ambitions. Yet one of the most significant and underappreciated drivers of the country’s transformation is the rapid rise of …

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s state visit to India (February 18-22, 2026) has profoundly advanced the 2006 Strategic Partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral meeting on February 21 …

The India-U.S. trade deal has been one of the most discussed topics in recent weeks. From the beginning, the negotiations were conducted in the face of significant political pressure from …

With French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India, both countries announced an elevation of their ties to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership”, signalling that Paris is moving into the very …

India’s electronics manufacturing industry has entered a transformative phase driven by strong policy initiatives and sustained investment. The Union Budget 2026–27 significantly enhanced the outlay for the Electronics Components Manufacturing …

The recent official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Malaysia marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. This is PM Modi’s first foreign …

The signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) yesterday marks a pivotal moment in one of …

The recent India-US trade deal, announced on February 2, 2026, by President Donald Trump following talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, slashes US tariffs on Indian goods from an effective …

The Union Budget 2026–27 marks a decisive shift from incremental reform to strategic nation-building. Anchored around three guiding kartavyas—accelerating growth, building people’s capacities, and ensuring inclusive development—the Budget seeks to …

India’s Union Budget for 2026–27, to be presented today, on February 1, comes at a delicate moment: growth is reasonably strong, but the space for fiscal largesse is narrowing, and …

India and the European Union sealed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on January 27, 2026, at the India-EU Summit in New Delhi, hailed as the “mother of all deals” …

The EU–India Free Trade Agreement represents a landmark step in deepening one of the world’s most significant economic partnerships, creating a comprehensive and modern framework that goes far beyond traditional …

India’s 77th Republic Day Parade prominently featured indigenous defence technologies and innovations, underscoring the nation’s strides toward self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The displays on Kartavya Path, combined with …

The 77th Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2026, promises to be a spectacular celebration of India’s constitutional legacy, cultural richness, and forward momentum toward self-reliance. Held along the iconic …

In a display of exceptional diplomatic warmth and strategic alignment, United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan made a whirlwind three-hour visit to New Delhi on January …

In a move poised to reshape its defence landscape, India is contemplating significant relaxations in foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for the sector. Sources indicate plans to raise the automatic …

The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) represents a significant milestone in India’s expanding network of deep trade agreements. Unlike traditional free trade agreements that focus narrowly on tariff reductions, …

Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz has used his first official visit to India to signal that Berlin now sees New Delhi as a central partner for trade, technology and security …

India has now overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy in nominal GDP terms, with output of around 4.18 trillion dollars, behind only the US, China and Germany. This …