IAF, MoD Grant HAL Key Waivers For TEJAS MK-1A Rollout, Prioritising Core Features Amid Delays

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Union Ministry of Defence (MoD) have reached an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to provide certain exemptions from contractual obligations, paving the way for the early delivery of the TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets.This development aims to commence deliveries in the next fiscal year, addressing long-standing delays in the program.Sources within the

February 21, 2026
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Embraer Conditions India Final Assembly Line On 200 Firm Orders, Proposes Phased Completion Centre

Brazilian aerospace leader Embraer has raised the stakes for its ambitious ‘Make in India’ venture by stipulating that Indian airlines must commit to at least 200 firm orders before it establishes a full final assembly line (FAL) for commercial jets, according to a report by Times of India.This condition underscores the commercial pragmatism behind the company’s expansion plans amid India’s

February 21, 2026
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India Tariffs Cut To 10% As Trump Faces US Supreme Court Setback On Trade Tariffs

The United States has imposed a 10 per cent global tariff effective immediately, with India squarely in its sights as part of existing trade agreements.This move follows a landmark 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 to levy broad import duties. A White House official confirmed to ANI that India

February 21, 2026
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva And PM Modi Hold Bilateral Talks

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in New Delhi for a high-profile state visit, marking a pivotal moment in India-Brazil relations. The visit, hosted with full ceremonial honours, underscores the deepening partnership between the two nations.On Saturday morning, a grand ceremonial welcome unfolded at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Lula received a Guard of Honour

February 21, 2026
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Brazil Prez Visit Yields 10 Outcomes Across Spectrum of Bilateral Ties: MEA

The visit of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to India has produced ten substantive outcomes spanning multiple facets of bilateral relations, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the engagement as brimming with results across all partnership dimensions.These outcomes emphasise collaboration in rare earth minerals, micro,

February 21, 2026
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