A major security and defence pact between India and the European Union has been finalised and stands ready for signing at the forthcoming India-EU Summit in New Delhi on 27 January 2026.This agreement, announced amid heightened global tensions, seeks to deepen military-industrial cooperation, enhance strategic partnerships, and unlock opportunities for arms trade alongside collaborative
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EXCLUSIVE: Caspar Stefani, who was deployed to Afghanistan alongside UK troops, said: “The idea that we were there as support troops is simply offensive.”
Pakistan Escalates Drone Onslaught Post-Operation Sindoor: Hundreds of Intrusions Repelled By Indian Forces
India’s anti-drone defences face relentless pressure from Pakistan, which has launched more than 800 drones across the border since Operation Sindoor. Defence sources reveal this surge marks a shift to low-level drone warfare, a tactic designed to probe and challenge Indian air defences.These incursions are no mere isolated events but part of a calculated military strategy. Flying at low
Trump Axes Canada’s ‘Board of Peace’ Bid Amid Fiery Transatlantic Clash With Carney
Tensions between the United States and Canada have escalated dramatically this week, culminating in President Donald Trump’s abrupt withdrawal of an invitation for Canada to join his proposed "Board of Peace".This self-styled billion-dollar initiative aims to resolve global conflicts, but the move underscores a deepening rift between the two longstanding allies.The spat erupted following pointed
Israeli Embassy Confirms Invitation To Modi As February Visit Rumours Swirl
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