Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev concluded a two-day state visit to Pakistan on 4 February 2026, marking the first such trip by a Kazakh leader in over two decades.The visit culminated in the signing of a Joint Declaration establishing a strategic partnership between Islamabad and Astana, alongside 37 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) across sectors like trade, mining, agriculture,
India Commits To Halt Russian Oil Buys, Will Buy From US Under Trade Pact Says US White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has asserted that India has pledged to cease its purchases of Russian oil and shift towards sourcing crude from the United States, as part of a freshly announced trade agreement between the two nations.This claim emerged during Leavitt’s remarks to reporters outside the White House on Tuesday, local time, following a direct conversation between US
EAM Jaishankar Confirms Active Detailing Underway In India-US Trade Pact
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has provided an update on the ongoing India-US trade negotiations during his recent visit to the United States.Speaking on the sidelines of a Critical Minerals ministerial meeting hosted by the US State Department in Washington DC, Jaishankar confirmed that detailed work on the bilateral trade deal is actively underway.The minister clarified that the
ISRO Advances Gaganyaan With Rigorous Testing, Eyes 2027 Crewed Launch Despite Setbacks
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is intensifying preparations for the Gaganyaan program, India’s ambitious human spaceflight initiative. Chairman V Narayanan recently confirmed that tests are underway for the first uncrewed mission, designated G1, scheduled for March 2026. This milestone precedes the full crewed flight targeted for 2027, marking a pivotal moment in India’s space
Nation’s First Solar-Electric Fixed-Wing UAV Receives Type Certification, Signalling A New Era For Indigenous Long-Endurance Drones
Okulo Aerospace’s Suvi-V1 UAV marks a notable milestone for India’s drone sector, as the Bangalore-based deep-tech startup secures official Type Certification for its solar-electric fixed-wing design.The certification, granted after a rigorous assessment by TQ Cert Pvt. Ltd., formally validates the Suvi-V1’s airworthiness and readiness for demanding long-endurance missions. In practical terms,
Arka Aerospace,Unveils Elasticopter, The First Shape-Changing Drone Redefining Payload And Mission Versatility
Arka Aerospace, a Hyderabad-based company, has unveiled Elasticopter, touted as the world’s first shape-changing drone. The defining feature of Elasticopter is its ability to alter its frame to accommodate different payloads and missions.This dynamic adaptability is designed to offer operators a flexible platform without the need to purchase multiple specialised drones. The core idea behind the
Engineers India Eyes Role In Development of Guyana’s First Oil Refinery
Engineers India Ltd (EIL) is reportedly in discussions with the government of Guyana to assist in the development of Guyana’s first oil refinery.This potential collaboration places EIL in a central role, offering project management and consultancy services aimed at ensuring the refinery’s successful planning, execution, and commissioning.CMD Vartika Shukla indicated that the talks are at an
Modi Heads To Kuala Lumpur For Strategic Talks And Diaspora Engagement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake an official visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 7 to 8 February, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim.This trip, announced by India’s Ministry of External Affairs on 4 February, marks Modi’s third visit to the Southeast Asian nation and his first since the bilateral ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic
Prez Trump, PM Modi ‘Share A Very Good Relationship’ Says White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
The White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, has underscored the strong personal rapport between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Speaking to reporters in Washington DC on Wednesday, Leavitt highlighted a fresh trade agreement that she described as a significant win for American interests.This deal, reportedly negotiated directly between the two leaders,
India Presses For Diversified Critical Minerals Partnerships At Minerals Ministerial, With Talks Focussed On De-Risked Supply Chains
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington.Notably, he met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Peruvian Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela, with both engagements focusing on deepening and expanding cooperation between their respective countries and India.In his X posts, Jaishankar conveyed