EAM Jaishankar Strengthens Strategic Partnership With Mongolia Through Trade, Defence And Critical Minerals

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar undertook an official visit to Mongolia from 22 to 23 June at the invitation of Foreign Minister B Battsetseg.The visit was marked by wide-ranging discussions that reinforced the depth of collaboration between the two nations, often described as spiritual neighbours.The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted that the talks spanned development partnership,

June 24, 2026
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India Seeks Stronger Defence Partnership With UAE Amid BrahMos Missile Talks

India has confirmed its intent to deepen defence ties with the UAE amid reports of potential exports of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defence system. While the Ministry of External Affairs has not confirmed the deal, discussions are reportedly advancing quickly, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s urgent need to secure critical infrastructure following Iranian attacks.New Delhi

June 24, 2026
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Trump-Modi Trust Unlocks Unlimited Potential As India-US Partnership Celebrates Freedom 250 In Hyderabad

US Ambassador Sergio Gor emphasised in Hyderabad that the strong personal bond and trust between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unlocked “unlimited potential” in India-US relations, with defence, trade, pharmaceuticals, space, and technology cooperation set to shape global developments for decades.The gala reception also marked America’s 250th Independence anniversary

June 24, 2026
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US Official Bethany Morrison Says India-US Trade Deal ‘Is Very, Very, Very Close’ To Historic Conclusion

US Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Bethany Poulos Morrison, has declared that Washington is “very, very close” to concluding the landmark trade agreement with India.Speaking at an event, she recalled that in February 2026 both nations had announced their intention to finally conclude the historic deal, and she emphasised that the negotiations are now

June 24, 2026
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NSA Ajit Doval Welcomes BRICS Leaders Amid Global Security Challenges

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday formally welcomed BRICS and partner nations at the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting in New Delhi. The gathering brought together senior representatives from eleven full member nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia.Among the dignitaries

June 24, 2026
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US Lawmakers Stress Stronger India‑US Ties Amid Trade Deal Challenges

Several US lawmakers have voiced strong support for deeper India‑US ties while acknowledging challenges in finalising the interim trade agreement, with tariffs, market access, and strategic cooperation emerging as key points of debate.The talks in New Delhi between US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal are seen as critical to concluding the first phase of the

June 24, 2026
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Qatar Amir Calls PM Modi Condoles Over Death of 12 Indian Nationals In Ras Laffan Blast

Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani personally reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to convey his condolences over the tragic death of 12 Indian nationals in the Ras Laffan LNG facility blast.The phone call underscored the gravity of the incident and the shared grief between the two nations.Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to the Qatari leader for his gesture and

June 24, 2026
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ROSCOSMOS Joins BRICS Space Agencies Meeting In Bangalore For Talks With ISRO

ROSCOSMOS has confirmed that its delegation will participate in the meeting of heads of BRICS space agencies being hosted in Bangalore, India. The gathering is scheduled for 23–24 June and will serve as a significant platform for advancing multilateral cooperation in space exploration under India’s chairship of BRICS in 2026.The Russian state-owned space corporation announced that Sergei Krikalev

June 24, 2026
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India Weighs Rolls-Royce Against Safran For AMCA Engine Sovereignty

Rolls-Royce offers India a cleaner-sheet sixth-generation turbofan design with
adaptive cycle technology and full intellectual property transfer, while
Safran proposes an upgraded M88 derivative with proven service but limited
future scalability.

For the Indian Air Force’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, Rolls-Royce’s
proposal appears more future-proof, though Safran’s offer

June 23, 2026
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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Urges India, China To Honour Each Other’s Core Interests

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s meeting with Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in New Delhi underscored the urgency of respecting each other’s core interests and advancing leader-level consensus.Both sides agreed that India and China are partners, not rivals, and should accelerate cooperation to stabilise ties and contribute to the modernisation of the Global South.Wang Yi emphasised

June 23, 2026
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