Day: June 24, 2026

US Official Bethany Morrison Says India-US Trade Deal ‘Is Very, Very, Very Close’ To Historic Conclusion

US Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Bethany Poulos Morrison, has declared that Washington is “very, very close” to concluding the landmark trade agreement with India.Speaking at an event, she recalled that in February 2026 both nations had announced their intention to finally conclude the historic deal, and she emphasised that the negotiations are now

June 24, 2026
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Qatar Amir Calls PM Modi Condoles Over Death of 12 Indian Nationals In Ras Laffan Blast

Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani personally reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to convey his condolences over the tragic death of 12 Indian nationals in the Ras Laffan LNG facility blast.The phone call underscored the gravity of the incident and the shared grief between the two nations.Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to the Qatari leader for his gesture and

June 24, 2026
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US Lawmakers Stress Stronger India‑US Ties Amid Trade Deal Challenges

Several US lawmakers have voiced strong support for deeper India‑US ties while acknowledging challenges in finalising the interim trade agreement, with tariffs, market access, and strategic cooperation emerging as key points of debate.The talks in New Delhi between US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal are seen as critical to concluding the first phase of the

June 24, 2026
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NSA Ajit Doval Welcomes BRICS Leaders Amid Global Security Challenges

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday formally welcomed BRICS and partner nations at the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting in New Delhi. The gathering brought together senior representatives from eleven full member nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia.Among the dignitaries

June 24, 2026
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India Extends Solar Policy To Challenge China’s Wafer Monopoly

India has taken another decisive step to reduce its dependence on China in the solar sector. After targeting imported modules and cells in recent years, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has now extended the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers framework to cover solar ingots and wafers.These upstream components are critical to the solar manufacturing chain, and the new rules will

June 24, 2026
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Iran Security Official Nezamipour Meets PM Modi After Tense BRICS Confrontation

Iran’s Deputy Security Chief Ghadir Nezamipour met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 24 June 2026, following the conclusion of the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting. The meeting came after Nezamipour’s sharp confrontation with the UAE delegation, where he accused Abu Dhabi of direct involvement in military strikes against Iran alongside the US and Israel.Nezamipour’s meeting

June 24, 2026
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ICGS Achal Deployed At Vadinar To Strengthen Coastal Security

ICGS Achal has officially arrived at its base port in Vadinar, Gujarat, marking a major boost to India’s maritime security in the strategically vital North-West Region. The vessel’s deployment strengthens coastal surveillance, rapid response capability, and the protection of national maritime interests.The newly commissioned Fast Patrol Vessel Achal was welcomed at Vadinar with a special ceremony

June 24, 2026
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ROSCOSMOS Joins BRICS Space Agencies Meeting In Bangalore For Talks With ISRO

ROSCOSMOS has confirmed that its delegation will participate in the meeting of heads of BRICS space agencies being hosted in Bangalore, India. The gathering is scheduled for 23–24 June and will serve as a significant platform for advancing multilateral cooperation in space exploration under India’s chairship of BRICS in 2026.The Russian state-owned space corporation announced that Sergei Krikalev

June 24, 2026
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