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President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to India marked a significant moment in Russia-India relations, as highlighted by South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman. Describing the engagement as “successful” and one of the most important in recent years, Kugelman underlined the visit’s diplomatic weight, particularly the personal attention given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a break from usual
The recent two-day state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India underscored the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations.Throughout the summit, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration across multiple sectors, particularly focusing on military cooperation, commercial ties, and energy partnerships. This visit is widely regarded as a
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has strongly dismissed concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent state visit to India would negatively affect the ongoing India-US trade negotiations. Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit 2025, Jaishankar emphasised India’s sovereign right to maintain independent relations with all major global powers.He stated firmly that no country should
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin has strongly criticised the United States’ handling of its relationship with India and Russia, attributing Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to India to "gross incompetence" on the part of former US President Donald Trump.Rubin argued that a significant majority of Americans—around 65 per cent according to recent polls—dislike Trump, and view the current
The recent US National Security Strategy document, signed by then-President Donald Trump, claims credit for successfully negotiating peace between India and Pakistan, in addition to resolving conflicts in several other countries.This portrayal has sparked controversy, as India explicitly denies any US mediation in the India-Pakistan conflict. Contrary to the document’s assertion, the Indian
The recently concluded 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit has drawn significant attention for its strategic implications amid ongoing global tensions.South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman characterised the summit as a pointed reminder to Western capitals that isolating Moscow diplomatically and economically is not a feasible objective.Despite sustained pressure from the West, Russia maintains robust
Lockheed Martin, MBDA, and the F-35 Joint Program Office have made significant progress by completing a series of critical ground-based integration tests involving the Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) and the F-35A aircraft.These tests took place at Edwards Air Force Base, where engineers rigorously evaluated the missile’s compatibility with the stealth fighter’s internal
Lucknow-based Aerolloy Technologies, a subsidiary of PTC Industries Limited, has secured a long-term contract with the US aerospace giant Honeywell Aerospace Technologies.This agreement marks a strategic collaboration that will see Aerolloy manufacture and supply high-integrity titanium and superalloy castings for various global aerospace programmes.The production of titanium and superalloy
The Trump Administration has significantly elevated India’s role in its National Security Strategy, released on December 5, 2025. This marks a strategic shift, positioning New Delhi as a vital partner in Washington’s Indo-Pacific architecture.The document explicitly calls for deeper cooperation between the United States and India across economic, technological, and defence sectors, reflecting a
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for the 23rd India-Russia Bilateral Summit, marking the 25th year of their strategic partnership, with advanced air defence systems like the S-500 Prometheus topping the agenda alongside joint production prospects.Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Putin for a private dinner upon his arrival, followed by formal engagements including