National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s recent visit to Ottawa represents a pivotal moment in the evolving relationship between India and Canada. Arriving on 6 February and departing the following day, Doval engaged in high-level discussions that signal a deliberate reset in bilateral ties.This comes after years of tension, particularly following the 2023 diplomatic row over the killing of
PM Modi Voices India’s Support For Canada Amid Tumbler Ridge School Massacre Incident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended India’s heartfelt condolences to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney following a devastating mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a remote community in British Columbia.The incident, which unfolded on Tuesday afternoon, claimed the lives of nine victims and the suspect, marking one of Canada’s most harrowing tragedies in recent memory.In a poignant post on X,
USTR Quietly Removes Map Treating PoK And Aksai Chin As Part of India In Trade Deal Post
The United States Trade Representative’s office has quietly removed a contentious social media post that featured a map of India depicting Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin as integral Indian territory.Shared on X on 7 February 2026, the graphic accompanied an announcement of a bilateral interim framework agreement on trade between New Delhi and Washington. This move surprised
‘US Used Pak, Then Discarded Like Toilet Paper’ Admits Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has delivered a candid and damning critique of his country’s historical alliances with the United States, likening Islamabad’s treatment to that of discarded toilet paper.Speaking in the National Assembly, Asif described how Pakistan was exploited for American strategic interests, particularly after the 1999 military coup and the 11 September 2001 attacks,
DRDO And CSIR Forge Pact To Pioneer Survival Tech For Extreme Environments In High Altitude
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has formalised a significant agreement with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to foster collaborative research, technology development, and resource sharing.This partnership aims to advance human sustenance and performance in extreme environments, addressing critical needs for India’s armed forces and scientific
Sigma Advanced Systems Snaps Up AS Strategic For ₹30 Crore To Forge European Defence Bridgehead
Sigma Advanced Systems, a prominent Hyderabad-based firm specialising in aerospace and defence manufacturing, has acquired AS Strategic for ₹30 crore. This strategic move aims to bolster its global presence in the defence sector. AS Strategic, headquartered in Delhi, maintains robust ties with European and international defence original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) through enduring joint
Tarique Rahman’s Balancing Act With India – Hasina’s Return And Good Ties With India
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, stands at a crossroads as Bangladesh approaches its general elections on 12 February 2026. With polls just hours away, the party’s manifesto reveals a delicate balancing act in its approach to India, Bangladesh’s powerful neighbour.On one hand, the BNP pledges to foster improved ties with neighbouring countries,
Novo Nordisk CEO sees 15 million-patient opportunity in Medicare coverage for obesity drugs
Doustdar said Medicare coverage and the launch of Novo’s new obesity pill should help gradually boost prescription volumes and offset lower prices in the U.S.
‘Hero’ neighborhood dog leads police straight to missing three-year-old boy
A neighborhood dog has been praised as a “hero” after leading police officers straight to a missing three-year-old boy.
Google told advertisers that it is integrating direct shopping into Search’s AI Mode and Gemini; users can now buy items from Etsy and Wayfair within Gemini (Carmen Arroyo/Bloomberg)
Carmen Arroyo / Bloomberg:
Google told advertisers that it is integrating direct shopping into Search’s AI Mode and Gemini; users can now buy items from Etsy and Wayfair within Gemini — Google is adding a way for consumers to buy th…