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India’s defence export ambitions have received a substantial boost following the proven battlefield performance of the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) in Armenia.This indigenous 155mm/52 calibre howitzer, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in partnership with Bharat Forge and TATA Advanced Systems, has captured the attention of several Middle Eastern
India has hosted a historic diplomatic engagement with representatives from the Taliban-led Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, underscoring ongoing bilateral interactions despite complex regional dynamics. On Monday, 12 January 2026, Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, the Charge d’Affaires of the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi, met with Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary of the Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran (
The recent remarks by United States ambassador-designate Sergio Gor in New Delhi underline a deliberate effort by the new US administration to signal continuity, reassurance and elevation in ties with India.His characterisation of India as the single most “essential” partner for Washington is politically loaded diplomatic messaging, aimed both at New Delhi and at a wider international audience
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz shared a notable car ride on Monday, symbolising the strengthening personal rapport between the two leaders and the burgeoning India-Germany partnership. This gesture followed their engagements in Gujarat during Merz’s inaugural two-day official visit to India, which commenced on 12 January 2026.The image of the leaders inside the
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has emphasised the critical need for an India-EU Free Trade Agreement to unlock the full potential of economic ties between India and Germany.Speaking during a joint press conference in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Merz described India as a "desired partner" and a "partner of choice" for Berlin. This statement underscores the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underscored the vital importance of robust economic cooperation between India and Germany, describing it as essential not only for the two nations but for humanity at large.Speaking during a joint press conference in Ahmedabad on 12 January 2026, he emphasised how such collaboration injects fresh momentum into their strategic partnership.The event marked the first
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have pledged to elevate India-Germany economic ties into a ‘limitless’ phase, with expanded collaboration across strategic sectors. Speaking at the India-Germany CEOs Forum in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Modi highlighted the significance of Merz’s choice of India as his first Asian destination since assuming office. This visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Gandhinagar on Monday, marking a significant step in bolstering India-Germany relations. The meeting took place at the Mahatma Mandir in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, during the Chancellor’s inaugural official visit to India.Accompanying the Indian side were External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National
India and France have accelerated negotiations for an expanded Rafale fighter jet deal, driven by the Indian Air Force’s pressing need to bolster its depleting combat squadrons.Defence sources reveal that the Air Force is advocating strongly for a government-to-government (G2G) pact with France to acquire more Rafale aircraft as a stopgap under the stalled Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA)
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted the particular significance of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India on 12 January 2026. This marks Merz’s inaugural official trip to India since assuming office last year, and indeed his first to Asia.The Chancellor arrived in Ahmedabad very early that morning, receiving a warm welcome at the airport from the Gujarat Governor, Chief Minister