Macron’s Nostalgic Republic Day Selfie Rekindles Franco-Indian Bond Ahead of AI Summit

India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday, 26 January 2026, with a majestic parade along Delhi’s Kartavya Path, showcasing the nation’s military prowess and cultural tapestry.President Droupadi Murmu presided over the event, joined by distinguished chief guests: European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The parade, themed ‘Vividata

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India’s 77th Republic Day 2026 Celebrations Concluded With A Rafale Jets Spectacular Flypast By IAF

The event showcased India’s cultural diversity, development achievements, and military prowess, including newly raised units and mock-ups of weapon systems from Operation Sindoor.President Droupadi Murmu led the proceedings, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with European leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen as chief guests.Centred on the 150th anniversary of "Vande Mataram,"

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EU Trade Chief Hails ‘Mother of All Deals’ To Unlock India For European Firms

European Union Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic has described the prospective free trade agreement (FTA) with India as the "mother of all deals." Speaking ahead of a high-level EU-India summit, he revealed that negotiations are "very close" to fruition.This landmark pact promises to unlock India’s vast market for European companies, marking a pivotal shift in global trade dynamics.Sefcovic

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India-EU Security Pact To Open Doors For Joint Defence Ventures Amid Global Shifts

The European Union and India stand poised to formalise a landmark security and defence partnership, as revealed in a draft document obtained by Reuters. This agreement, scheduled for signing on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, during high-level summits in New Delhi, marks a pivotal shift in bilateral ties.It emerges against a backdrop of Europe’s strategic pivot to lessen reliance on the United States

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UAE Backs Out of Pak Airport Deal After President’s Surprise And A Watershed India Trip

The surprise visit of United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to India has sent ripples through South Asian geopolitics, delivering an unexpected blow to Pakistan. Just after his three-hour trip to Delhi, Abu Dhabi abruptly abandoned plans to operate Islamabad International Airport—a deal under discussion since August 2025.Pakistani outlet The Express Tribune

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‘Successful India Makes World Stable’: EU Chief Before ‘Mother of All Trade Deals’

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed a "successful India" as a cornerstone of global stability, prosperity, and security during her attendance at India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.As chief guest alongside European Council President Antonio Costa, von der Leyen described the honour as "of a lifetime." Her presence underscored the deepening India-EU strategic

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Operation Sindoor Arsenal Steals Spotlight In Republic Day Showcase of India’s Deterrent Might

India’s Republic Day parade on 26 January 2026 placed the spotlight squarely on the nation’s military might, spotlighting weapon systems pivotal to Operation Sindoor, the daring counterterror operation of 2025.This grand display along Kartavya Path—formerly Rajpath—featured rolling weapons platforms and defence systems, underscoring the armed forces’ combat readiness and technological edge.The

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