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US Indo-Pacific Commander Adm. Samuel J Paparo in the cockpit of TEJAS Jet in BangaloreAdmiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, undertook a significant visit to India from 14 to 19 February 2026, aimed at bolstering the already robust defence ties between the two nations.The trip, which spanned New Delhi, Chandimandir, and Bengaluru, highlighted India’s pivotal role in
Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasised the vital role of US-India collaboration in harnessing artificial intelligence for global benefit during his address at a special event in New Delhi.The occasion marked India’s formal joining of the US-led Pax Silica initiative, which prioritises secure supply chains and enhanced commercial ties in critical technologies.Pichai described the current moment as
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in New Delhi on 19 February 2026, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.This encounter underscores the deepening strategic ties between India and France amid rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and digital governance.The meeting followed Macron’s address at the summit, where he
Norway’s Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Karianne Oldernes Tung, has praised India’s remarkable achievements in digital scaling during her address at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.Speaking on the sidelines of the event on 19 February 2026, she highlighted how even a small nation like Norway, with its advanced digital infrastructure, could draw valuable lessons from India’s
New "Monochrome" missile strapped to the winderwing of a Su-57 stealth fighterRecent photographs have emerged showing the S-71 Monochrome missile mounted on Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter, underscoring Moscow’s ongoing efforts to equip its fifth-generation aircraft with advanced munitions.The images, shared on the Telegram channel Voennaya khronika, depict the missile attached to an external
Mumbai-based Manastu Space stands at the forefront of India’s burgeoning space technology sector, spearheading the development of green thrusters designed for both satellites and launch vehicles. Founded by IIT Bombay alumni Tushar Jadhav and Ashtesh Kumar, the startup has emerged as a key player in replacing hazardous traditional propellants with safer, more efficient alternatives.The company’s
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has commended Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for endorsing President Donald Trump’s peace initiative for Gaza and committing to the newly formed Board of Peace.This endorsement came during a high-level meeting in Washington DC on 20 February 2026, where Rubio underscored the strengthening strategic ties between the United States and Pakistan.The
US President Donald Trump has convened the inaugural meeting of his newly established Board of Peace, voicing a strong desire to include China and Russia among its members.Speaking to reporters in Washington DC, Trump revealed that invitations have already been extended to both nations, though neither has yet confirmed its participation.Trump emphasised his personal rapport with Chinese President
‘Russia wants to impose on the world a different way of life,’ the Ukrainian leader warned
By R Anil Kumar UNITED NATIONS, February 16, 2026 Peace and Security: More than 60 years after the UN launched its formal decolonization drive, Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday urged renewed commitment to completing the unfinished business …