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India To Invest $7.4 Billion In Fighter Jet Engine Programs By 2035 As Indigenous Development Accelerates

India is set to invest approximately ₹654 billion (about $7.44 billion) over the next decade for manufacturing and procuring fighter jet engines to support ongoing and upcoming military aviation programs through 2035. The plan aligns with the nation’s long-term goal of achieving self-reliance in critical aerospace technologies and reducing dependence on foreign propulsion systems.According to SV

October 17, 2025
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India Firmly Denies US President Trump’s Claim of Phone Call Assuring Halt of Russian Oil Purchases

India on Thursday categorically denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently assured him over a telephone call that India would stop buying oil from Russia.The Indian government clarified that no such telephonic conversation or discussion had taken place between the two leaders recently. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed

October 17, 2025
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Israeli Ambassador To India, Reuven Azar, Expressed Gratitude To PM Modi For Backing Israel’s Right To Self-Defence

Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government for supporting Israel’s right to self-defence.Speaking at an event organized by the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi, Azar highlighted India’s consistent backing of Israel’s security and peace efforts, particularly amid continuing regional tensions.The event marked the remembrance

October 17, 2025
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‘Our Cooperation In Line With India’s National Interest’: Russian Envoy Denis Alipov On Oil Purchase

The Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, has stated that India’s decisions regarding energy imports, including Russian oil, are strictly guided by the country’s national interests.He emphasised that Moscow’s energy cooperation with New Delhi aligns with these priorities, leaving the choice of whether to continue importing Russian oil to the discretion of the Indian government.This comment

October 16, 2025
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India Stresses Consumer Protection Amid Trump’s Remarks On Ending Russian Oil Purchases

India responded firmly to US President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would stop purchasing Russian oil.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), through spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, emphasised that India’s energy import policies prioritise safeguarding Indian consumers amid a volatile global energy market.Ensuring stable prices and secure supplies are

October 16, 2025
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China Calls On US To Respect Facts And Multilateral Trade Rules

China has appealed to the United States and related firms to respect facts and international trade norms after President Donald Trump announced an impending 100 per cent tariff hike on Chinese goods. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stressed the need for the US to adhere to market economy principles and fair competition, urging Washington to halt actions damaging China’s

October 16, 2025
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‘Modi Is A Great Man,’ Says Trump Praising Outcome of Envoy-Designate Sergio Gor’s Meeting With Indian PM

In a recent White House press briefing, US President Donald Trump commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great man” following the meeting between India’s envoy-designate to Washington, Sergio Gor, and the Indian Prime Minister.Speaking from the Oval Office alongside FBI Director Kash Patel, President Trump highlighted the productive nature of the discussions and reiterated his appreciation

October 16, 2025
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Trump Claims PM Modi Has Assured Him ‘India Will Not Buy Oil From Russia’ At Oval Office Briefing

US President Donald Trump announced on October 15, 2025, that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would stop buying oil from Russia. Trump described this as a significant step in isolating Moscow economically amid its ongoing war in Ukraine. He said Modi made this assurance during discussions at the White House and added that now the US will try to persuade China to follow the

October 16, 2025
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HTT-40 Basic Trainer Program Faces Fresh Delays Amid Supply Chain Bottlenecks

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft program, a critical component of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) pilot training modernisation effort, has encountered fresh delays following disruptions in component supplies from foreign partners.The latest setback stems from the British firm Martin-Baker, which has failed to deliver the Zero-Zero ejection seats required for the

October 15, 2025
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Trump Calls BRICS ‘An Attack On The Dollar’

US President Donald Trump has strongly criticised the ten-member BRICS grouping, calling it “an attack on the dollar.” Speaking during a bilateral lunch with Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House, Trump emphasised his administration’s commitment to defend the global influence of the US dollar. He warned that nations joining BRICS would face tariff penalties when trading with the

October 15, 2025
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