Israel has officially invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a state visit, according to confirmation from the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi.This development has sparked speculation about a possible trip in February 2026, amid intensifying diplomatic exchanges between the two nations. An embassy spokesperson told CNN-News18, “I can confirm Israel has invited him,” though specifics on dates or
Ashwini Vaishnaw Hails On-Time Launch of Commercial Chip Production Under India’s Semiconductor Drive
India’s Semiconductor Mission has achieved a significant milestone, with Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announcing that commercial production of semiconductor chips will commence in 2026, precisely within the five-year timeline set at its launch.Speaking in Veldhoven, Netherlands, on 23 January 2026, Vaishnaw expressed delight at the progress during an
From Sanctions To Strategic Embrace: EU’s Pivot Towards India Amid Global Flux
Not long ago, the European Union appeared aligned with American President Donald Trump’s calls for sanctions against India over its purchases of discounted Russian oil.Leaked reports from mid-2025 revealed Trump pressuring European nations to impose U.S.-style tariffs and halt oil trade with New Delhi, accusing it of funding Russia’s war machine in Ukraine.Washington had already slapped 50 per
‘Free Trade, Not Barriers’: Norway Backs India-EU ‘Mother of All Deals
Presidents EU Bodies António Luís Santos da Costa and Ursula von der Leyen are visiting IndiaNorway’s Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, has voiced robust support for the forthcoming Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, describing it as a landmark achievement.In an exclusive interview with NDTV’s Aditya Raj Kaul in New Delhi, Stener highlighted how this ‘mother of
Davos Diplomatic Divide: Pakistan Pays Up For Trump’s Peace Board, India Eyes UN Loyalty
President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace at the 2026 Davos Summit, positioning it as a pay-to-play alternative to the United Nations with a $1 billion fee for permanent membership.Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joined prominently, while India, despite an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, opted to remain non-committal and absent from the signing ceremony.This stark
ISRO Chairman Urges Designers To Embrace Failure As Fuel For India’s 2047 Vision
Dr V Narayanan, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), addressed the 45th convocation of the National Institute of Design (NID) in Ahmedabad on 22 January. In a pre-recorded video message, he emphasised how ISRO transforms setbacks into valuable learning opportunities.The organisation, he noted, achieves success in the vast majority of its missions. Yet, occasional failures
EU-India FTA On Horizon As German Envoy Champions Free Trade Over Tariffs Amid Security Push
Germany’s Ambassador to India, Dr Philipp Ackermann, has voiced cautious optimism about a potential breakthrough in the long-stalled EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the upcoming India-EU Summit in New Delhi.The summit follows the historic visit of the Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council as chief guests for India’s Republic Day on 26 January. This marks a
US Quits WHO In Fury Over Pandemic Failures And Bureaucratic Excess
The United States has formally terminated its membership in the World Health Organisation (WHO), delivering a scathing rebuke of the global health body as a "bloated, inefficient bureaucracy".This dramatic move, announced on 23 January 2026, cites the WHO’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and a series of alleged failures that inflicted significant harm on American citizens.In a joint
Sanctioned tanker adrift in Med a day after France seizes dark fleet aframax
The laden tanker was en route from the Russian Baltic region when it came to a halt
Pentagon contractor indicted over alleged leak tied to raided Washington Post reporter
Worker illegally provided classified information ‘related to national defense’ to journalist, justice department saysA federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted a Pentagon contractor whose alleged leaking of classified documents sparked an “outrageou…