Israel Hails India As ‘True Friend’ in Defence And Tech Push Ahead of Modi’s Visit

Israel’s envoy to India, Reuven Azar, has described the nations as "true friends shaping the future together" ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to Israel on 25-26 February 2026. The announcement comes amid heightened anticipation in Israel, where the embassy released a welcoming video emphasising a partnership rooted in trust, innovation, and shared global

February 24, 2026
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India, Israel To Renew Pact On Security Amid Regional Churn

India and Israel are poised to renew their pivotal bilateral security pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming two-day visit to Israel, commencing on Wednesday.This development unfolds against a backdrop of rapidly evolving geopolitical dynamics in West Asia, where strategic alignments are reshaping regional security architectures.Negotiations for the pact’s renewal are already

February 24, 2026
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Trump’s Second Act On Tariffs Takes Effect With 10% Duty On The World

US President Donald Trump has activated a fresh 10 per cent tariff on imports from across the globe, effective from 10:31 AM IST on Tuesday.This development comes mere days after the Supreme Court invalidated his prior sweeping duties, compelling the White House to pivot to alternative legal mechanisms to sustain his protectionist trade stance.The new measure draws authority from Section 122 of

February 24, 2026
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India-Japan ‘Dharma Guardian’ Drills Kick Off In Uttarakhand Hills, Sharpening Urban Warfare Edge

The 7th edition of the annual joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) kicked off today at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. Scheduled to run from 24 February to 9 March 2026, the exercise underscores the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations amid evolving regional security dynamics.Each

February 24, 2026
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PierSight Forges Franco-Indian Space Pact For Maritime Satellite Ground Infrastructure

PierSight, the innovative Indian space-tech firm pioneering maritime domain awareness through satellite constellations, has inked a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Skynopy, a leading French provider of end-to-end ground station services. The agreement was formally signed at the Embassy of France in India, marking a significant step in bilateral space collaboration.This MoU

February 24, 2026
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New Delhi Declaration On AI Impact Gains Momentum with 91 Signatories As Bangladesh, Costa Rica, And Guatemala Endorse Framework

The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact has achieved a notable expansion in its global reach, with three additional nations—Bangladesh, Costa Rica, and Guatemala—formally endorsing the framework. This brings the total number of signatories to 91 countries and international organisations, underscoring a growing international consensus on artificial intelligence governance.The endorsements followed

February 24, 2026
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US Declassifies Evidence of Suspected 2020 Chinese Nuclear Blast, Rallying Global Push Against Beijing-Moscow Arsenal Surge

The United States has disclosed fresh intelligence on an alleged Chinese nuclear test conducted in 2020, intensifying calls for Beijing and Moscow to commit to nuclear disarmament. Christopher Yeaw, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, presented declassified details to the UN-backed Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.This revelation arrives amid heightened

February 24, 2026
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IIT-Kharagpur Unveils DRDO-Backed Centre To Propel Indigenous Defence Innovation

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has launched a landmark initiative by establishing the DRDO Industry Academia–Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) on its campus. This new facility promises to revolutionise defence research and development in India.The centre’s inauguration took place recently, presided over by Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence (R&D) and Chairman of

February 24, 2026
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