EU Looks To India As Fourth Pillar Amid Global Uncertainty

The European Union’s leadership, including representatives from the European Commission, is set to attend India’s Republic Day Parade in New Delhi, a move interpreted as a profound strategic gesture that extends far beyond negotiations for an India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).This high-profile visit, occurring amid escalating global uncertainties, underscores Europe’s quest for new

January 17, 2026
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US Senators Call On Trump To Prioritise Pulse Crop Market Access In India Trade Talks

US Senators have urged President Donald Trump to champion the interests of American pulse crop producers in ongoing trade negotiations with India. In a letter dated 16 January 2026, Republican Senators Kevin Cramer from North Dakota and Steve Daines from Montana called for the inclusion of favourable provisions on pulse crops in any bilateral trade agreement.Pulses, encompassing peas, lentils,

January 17, 2026
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India Clarifies Non-Participation In Ad Hoc ‘Will For Peace 2026’ BRICS Naval Drill

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India has issued a clear clarification regarding the nation’s non-participation in the recently commenced ‘BRICS Naval Exercise’ dubbed ‘Will for Peace 2026’. Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised on 17 January 2026 that the event was not a regular or institutionalised BRICS activity.This multinational naval drill, unfolding near South Africa’s

January 17, 2026
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First Flights From Iran Land In Delhi; Nationals Thanks Government’s Assistance

The first commercial flights repatriating Indian nationals from Iran touched down in Delhi late on Friday night, marking a tentative return to normalcy amid ongoing unrest in the Islamic Republic.These were routine scheduled services rather than dedicated evacuation operations, yet they carried dozens of Indians who had opted to leave following weeks of violent protests against the regime of

January 17, 2026
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Says India Moving To Build One of World’s Strongest Armed Forces By 2047

Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to forging one of the world’s strongest armed forces by 2047. Speaking at the Shaurya Diwas programme in Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, he outlined a clear roadmap for modernisation amid a challenging global security landscape.Several reforms have already been implemented to modernise the armed forces, Mr Singh noted. He

January 17, 2026
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‘Everyone Must Visit To Feel Its Magic!’: US Ambassador On Mumbai’s Gateway of India

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has praised Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India, urging everyone to visit the landmark to experience its magic. During his ongoing trip to the city on 17 January 2026, Gor shared a photograph of himself with the monument in the background on the social media platform X. He described Mumbai as "a vibrant tapestry of bustling streets, iconic landmarks like the

January 17, 2026
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