India has achieved a significant milestone in its defence indigenisation drive with the delivery of the first indigenous BrahMos missile warhead from Nagpur.The warhead has been produced by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, a private sector facility, under a technology transfer arrangement with the Defence Research and Development Organisation. This marks a decisive step in reducing
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer To Visit India As Interim Trade Talks Near Finalisation
India and the United States reviewed the progress of negotiations towards the interim bilateral trade agreement during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France.The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will visit India next week to advance discussions.The leaders expressed
SMPP And KNDS Seal Strategic Pact To Manufacture Next-Generation Loitering Munitions In India
Indian defence manufacturer SMPP has entered into a teaming agreement with European defence major KNDS to produce advanced loitering munitions in India.The announcement was made at the Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris, underscoring India’s determination to strengthen indigenous defence production and meet the armed forces’ growing demand for precision strike systems.The agreement will be
British Envoy Lindy Cameron Calls India-UK Trade Pact Historic As Fastest Deal To Be Implemented
British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron has hailed the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement as historic, describing it as the fastest trade deal ever put into force between the two nations.The agreement, signed less than a year ago at Chequers in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will come into effect on 15 July 2026. Cameron
Driving Economic Growth, PM Modi Holds Strategic Talks With Saint-Gobain CEO In Paris
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Benoit Bazin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saint-Gobain, in Paris. The high-level meeting was held during the Prime Minister’s visit to the French capital, marking another important engagement in his three-nation tour.PM Modi arrived in Paris after concluding his participation at the G7 Summit. His schedule in the city includes several bilateral
Pete Hegseth Slams NATO Allies, Launches Pentagon Review of US Forces In Europe
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a six‑month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe, sharply criticising NATO allies for failing to provide access to bases during the Iran conflict and warning that Washington’s future commitment will hinge on Europe assuming primary responsibility for its own defence, according to a report by AP.His remarks signal a major shift towards a “NATO
PM Modi Strengthens India–France Ties, Meets Alstom CEO In Paris
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Alstom Chief Executive Officer Martin Sion in Paris, marking a significant step in driving economic momentum during the final phase of his visit to France.The meeting underscored India’s interest in strengthening cooperation with French industry leaders, particularly in the fields of transport and infrastructure, where Alstom has a strong presence.The Prime
LNG Carrier Disha To Berth At Dahej On June 19 After Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
The Malta‑flagged LNG carrier Disha, carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is expected to berth at Dahej in Gujarat tomorrow morning.The confirmation was provided by Opesh Kumar Sharma, Director in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, during an inter‑ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia.Sharma explained
Union Home Minister Amit Shah And US Envoy Sergio Gor Strengthen Security Cooperation Amid Global Challenges
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, in New Delhi today for a high-level dialogue on the trajectory of the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.The meeting was aimed at fortifying the bilateral security architecture and addressing common threats in an evolving global landscape.The discussions underscored the shared commitment of both
Trump Signs Interim Iran Deal Waiving Sanctions, Diluting Uranium, And Reopening Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an interim peace accord that immediately waives sanctions to allow Iran to freely sell oil, requires dilution of highly enriched uranium, and reopens the Strait of Hormuz toll‑free for 60 days, reported AP.The deal halts hostilities, affirms Lebanon’s territorial integrity, and begins a 60‑day negotiation period towards a