Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Sources confirmed that the communication was made during a telephonic conversation between the two leaders, which also touched upon the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who served as the supreme leader of the
Trump And PM Modi’s Chemistry Will Boost US‑India Partnership, Elevate Ties To ‘Next Level’ Says USTR Jamieson Greer
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has emphasised that President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi share an amazing relationship which has been nurtured over many years. He noted that both leaders agreed to elevate the ties between India and the United States to the next level across every aspect of the relationship, including the ongoing trade negotiations.In a
Switchable Satellite: India’s Space Utility Belt Arrives
XDLINX builds software-defined satellites, where one base design can be configured for different missions, from imaging to communications to navigationXDLINX Space Labs, a Hyderabad-based start-up, is set to launch a self-funded imaging satellite in late 2026, marking a bold step in India’s private space sector, according to a report by India Today.The mission will showcase its software-defined
Judi Dench becomes patron of Leinster Regiment Association
Dench said she felt honoured to take on the role with the Leinster family.
Energy Sovereignty Through Diverse Sources First, Support For Palestine Steady Says India Amid West Asia Crisis
India has once again underlined that its energy security policy is firmly anchored in national interest, with affordability and diversification of sources at the heart of its strategy.The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stressed that the government’s approach is designed to provide reliable energy to 1.4 billion citizens, irrespective of external pressures or sanctions
PM Modi Meets BRICS Security Chiefs, Urges Deeper Cooperation Amid Global Uncertainty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met National Security Advisers and senior security officials from BRICS nations in New Delhi on Tuesday, underscoring the grouping’s growing importance in addressing contemporary global security challenges. The meeting followed the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting chaired by India’s NSA Ajit Doval.The discussions took place against the backdrop of
Bangladesh To Buy Chinese J-10CE Jets Used In Operation Sindoor — New Security Calculus For India
Bangladesh is reportedly preparing to acquire 24 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets, a move that signals one of Dhaka’s most ambitious defence modernisation steps under its long-running Forces Goal 2030 program, according to a report by India Today.The deal, expected to be signed during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to China and finalised by August, is valued at around $2.2 billion. Deliveries
India Urges Review of Outdated UN Mediation Frameworks, Reaffirms J-K As Internal Matter
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Harish Parvathaneni, has called for a comprehensive review of outdated mediation frameworks under Chapter VI of the UN Charter.He made these remarks during an Arria‑formula meeting of the UN Security Council, which is an informal and flexible gathering of Council members. His intervention came while also firmly rejecting Pakistan’s remarks
South Korea And India Elevate Strategic Partnership As Foreign Minister Cho Hyun And EAM Jaishankar Deepen Cooperation Across Sectors
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held an extended three-hour meeting in Seoul, reaffirming the strong momentum in India–South Korea relations and highlighting swift progress in trade, investment, defence, and technology cooperation.Both leaders agreed to intensify support for businesses, coordinate on global challenges including West Asia tensions,
Trump Hails Record Oil Flow of 19 Million Barrels Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Breakthrough With Iran
US President Donald Trump announced that a record-breaking 19 million barrels of oil transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, marking the highest single-day flow in history.This surge followed a new diplomatic understanding with Iran, which temporarily lifted sanctions and reopened the critical maritime corridor, driving oil prices down and signalling renewed stability in global energy