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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described India as an important strategic ally of the United States, emphasising that the ongoing trade negotiations between the two nations are close to conclusion. He made these remarks while testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, where he was asked by Representative Bill Huizenga about the outcomes of his recent visit to
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Jane Fraser, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Citi, in Mumbai to discuss opportunities to further support India’s economic growth priorities.The meeting centred on attracting global investment, expanding Indian companies overseas, developing alternative energy sources, and harnessing artificial intelligence for economic advancement.Fraser’s visit to India
India has strongly condemned the drone attack on Kuwait International Airport that resulted in the death of an Indian national and left several others injured. The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement expressing deep condolences to the bereaved family and emphasised that Indian authorities are extending assistance to those affected.The ministry reiterated its longstanding position that
India’s first privately-operated defence MRO hub for the Lockheed Martin C-130J is on track for commissioning by December 2026 near Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore, with the first aircraft scheduled to arrive for heavy maintenance and avionics upgrades in early 2027.The facility will employ over 250 skilled personnel and significantly reduce reliance on overseas centres, cutting
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, many believed Kyiv would collapse within days. Yet four years later, Ukraine continues to resist one of the most powerful militaries in the world.Similarly, despite sustained pressure and repeated strikes by Israel and the United States, Iran has not only endured but remains a significant strategic actor capable of imposing costs on its adversaries.
An Indian national lost his life in a violent attack at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, while several others sustained injuries.The Embassy of India in Kuwait expressed profound grief over the incident and confirmed that emergency diplomatic protocols have been activated to support the bereaved family and manage the crisis.In a statement posted on X, the mission conveyed its deepest
TATA Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has reviewed TATA Advanced Systems’ upcoming C-130J Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility near Bangalore airport, which will be India’s first private-sector defence MRO centre, according to a report in ET Defence.Scheduled for commissioning by December 2026, the facility will handle heavy maintenance and avionics upgrades for the Indian Air Force’s
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal with US Trade Representative Jamieson GreerThe United States has announced a proposal to impose fresh tariffs on sixty countries, including India, citing concerns that goods imported from these economies are produced using forced labour.The measure, unveiled by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), involves an additional tariff of ten per cent and an
Iran has halted communication with mediators after Israel threatened to bomb Beirut while continuing its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to reports from the semi-official Iranian news agencies Fars and Tasnim.Both outlets are closely linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and their reports underline Tehran’s position that the fighting in Lebanon is inseparable from the
Israel’s IAI stall as a defence expoFrance has barred Israel from participating in this month’s Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris, a move that has provoked sharp criticism from Jerusalem, according to a report in the Times of Israel.The Israeli Defence Ministry confirmed on Monday that it would be prevented from establishing a national pavilion or sending government representatives to the