EAM Jaishankar Meets Macron Aide Emmanuel Bonne; Discusses India-France Strategic Partnership

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a significant meeting with Emmanuel Bonne, the Diplomatic Adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron, in New Delhi on Tuesday.The discussions centred on bolstering the longstanding India-France strategic partnership. This encounter underscores the deepening ties between the two nations amid evolving global dynamics.Jaishankar shared his thoughts on X,

January 14, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar-Rubio Chat Zooms In On Trade, Defence, Critical Minerals: ‘Had A Good Conversation’ Highlights EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a productive telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday, focusing on pivotal aspects of bilateral ties.The discussion covered trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence, and energy, as confirmed by Jaishankar in a post on X. Both leaders expressed commitment to sustaining dialogue on these fronts amid evolving

January 14, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar-Rubio Chat Zooms In On Trade, Defence, Critical Minerals: ‘Had A Good Conversation’ Highlights EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a productive telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday, focusing on pivotal aspects of bilateral ties.The discussion covered trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence, and energy, as confirmed by Jaishankar in a post on X. Both leaders expressed commitment to sustaining dialogue on these fronts amid evolving

January 14, 2026
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Trump Tariffs On Iran Partners: Minimal Hit For India, Govt Sources

The United States, under President Donald Trump, has introduced a trade policy imposing 25 per cent tariffs on goods destined for American markets from any country maintaining trade ties with Iran.This measure aims to isolate Tehran economically amid ongoing unrest within the country. Government sources in India have assessed that New Delhi faces minimal risk from these tariffs, given the

January 14, 2026
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German Federal Chancellor Merz Concludes Two-Day Official Visit To India

German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has successfully concluded his two-day official visit to India, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations.The visit, hosted primarily in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad in Gujarat, underscored the deepening ties between India and Germany on the occasion of 75 years of diplomatic relations and 25 years of their Strategic Partnership.Chancellor Merz

January 14, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar Launches Logo, Official Website of BRICS 2026 Under India Chairmanship

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched the official logo and website for BRICS 2026 on Tuesday, marking a significant step as India assumes the chairmanship of the multilateral forum this year. This event underscores India’s commitment to enhancing outreach, communication, and collaboration among member nations ahead of its leadership tenure. The launch took place in New Delhi and

January 13, 2026
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‘India’s BRICS Chairmanship Will Seek To Bring Global Welfare,’ EAM Jaishankar Says

India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, attended the launch of the official website and logo for India’s BRICS Presidency in 2026 on Tuesday in New Delhi. This event marks a significant milestone as the grouping prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary since inception.Jaishankar emphasised that India’s forthcoming chairship will harness the collective potential of BRICS nations to

January 13, 2026
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IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Holds Talks With Assistant To US President On AI Summit

India’s Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and
Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, held significant discussions in
Washington DC with key US officials on 13 January 2026. His engagements
focused on advancing bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence and
critical minerals supply chains.

Vaishnaw met Michael Kratsios, Assistant to the

January 13, 2026
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Canada’s PM Carney To Visit India As A Push For Trade Diversification Amid U.S. Tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to visit India in the coming weeks, marking a significant step towards revitalising bilateral trade amid escalating US tariffs under President Donald Trump.This move follows over two years of strained diplomatic ties, primarily triggered by Canada’s allegations in 2023 regarding the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which India has

January 13, 2026
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Russia To Deliver Fourth S-400 Air Defence System By May 2026

Russia has confirmed delivery of the fourth S-400 Triumf squadron to India by the end of May 2026. This milestone advances the landmark ₹40,000-crore contract signed in October 2018 during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi. Negotiations for the deal began as early as 2015, underscoring long-standing defence ties between the two nations.Three squadrons have already reached India and

January 13, 2026
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