Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, announced a significant milestone in India’s semiconductor ambitions with the unveiling of Qualcomm’s 2-nanometre chip, demonstrated during an event in Bangalore on 7 February.He framed this development as a decisive shift in India’s role from a back-office location to a comprehensive hub capable of end-to-end
No Binding USD 500bn US Purchase In India Trade Pact – Intent Only Says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has clarified the $500 billion figure in the India-US interim trade agreement, emphasising that India does not face any binding obligation to purchase that amount from the United States.Speaking to ANI on 8 February 2026, Goyal stated that the agreement reflects India’s intent to procure products based on its expanding commercial needs, rather
Commerce Minister Goyal Stresses Buyer Autonomy On Russian Oil Amid India-US Trade Framework
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has clarified that India’s decisions on Russian oil imports are made independently by domestic buyers and are not influenced by the recent India-US interim trade agreement.Speaking to ANI in New Delhi on 8 February 2026, he emphasised that such choices align with the country’s strategic interest in diversifying energy sources, including crude oil,
Commerce Minister Goyal Forecasts $80-100 Billion Aviation Boom Amid India-US Trade Pact Advances
India’s Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has projected a substantial demand for civil aviation products, estimating needs between $80 billion and $100 billion. Speaking on the newly concluded India-US interim trade agreement, he highlighted the country’s burgeoning aviation sector as a key driver.This demand encompasses aircraft, engines, and spare parts, building on existing
Commerce Minister Goyal Lauds US Envoy Gor’s Key Role In India-US Trade Pact Breakthrough
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has praised the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, for his pivotal role in securing the framework of the India-US interim trade agreement.In an interview with ANI on 8 February 2026, Goyal described Gor as a "dear friend" and a steadfast well-wisher of the bilateral relationship, crediting him with facilitating the finalisation
India Launches Amaravati Quantum Valley As Cornerstone of National Quantum Mission, Aiming For 1,000-Qubit Computers And 2,000 Km Quantum Network
Dr Jitendra Singh announced that India’s National Quantum Mission, with an allocation of about ₹6,000 crore, marks a pivotal step in positioning Amaravati as a strategic springboard for the country’s quantum ambitions.He described the foundation stone ceremony for the Amaravati Quantum Valley as more than the inauguration of a building; it symbolises the laying of the groundwork for India’s
India And Canada Agree To Set Up Security And Law-Enforcement Liaison Officers During Doval’s Ottawa Visit
India and Canada have agreed to establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers as part of ongoing bilateral efforts to enhance cooperation in national security and crime prevention.The agreement was reached during National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s two-day visit to Ottawa, where he met with Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime
PM Modi Departs For India After Concluding Two-Day Malaysia Visit; Seals Defence, Tech, And Cultural Pacts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed from Kuala Lumpur after concluding a successful two-day official visit to Malaysia. The trip, which wrapped up on Sunday, 8 February 2026, featured a series of high-level engagements and agreements aimed at bolstering ties in defence, security, semiconductors, and trade.Upon arrival on 7 February, PM Modi received a ceremonial red-carpet welcome from
Canada And France Bolster Arctic Presence Open Consulates In Greenland Amid US Pressures
France and Canada have inaugurated diplomatic consulates in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, signalling heightened international focus on the Arctic region. This development follows renewed US interest in the semi-autonomous Danish territory, articulated by President Donald Trump as essential for national security.The moves underscore solidarity with Denmark and emphasise cooperation on security,
Seychelles President Lands In Delhi To Seal Key Deals After Chennai And Mumbai Engagements
Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie has arrived in New Delhi, marking the culmination of engagements in Chennai and Mumbai during his state visit to India.The visit, which extends until 10 February, represents his inaugural trip to the country since taking office in October 2025. It also coincides with the milestone of 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles.In Chennai