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Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski arrived in New Delhi on Monday, 19 January 2026, following his participation in the Jaipur Literature Festival in Rajasthan. He had visited Jaipur from 17 to 18 January, engaging with audiences on pressing geopolitical issues.Upon landing in the Indian capital, Sikorski received a warm welcome from Additional Secretary Pooja
The Italian Ambassador to India, Antonio Bartoli, expressed optimism at the second Vinitaly India Roadshow in Goa about the impending India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), highlighting its potential to make Italian wine more accessible to Indian consumers.Speaking on 19 January 2026, he described wine as a vital channel for communication and promotion, underscoring Italy’s desire to enhance market
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) recently hosted US Senator Steve Daines in New Delhi for a closed-door roundtable discussion focused on advancing economic and strategic cooperation between Washington and New Delhi. This event underscores the ongoing momentum in bilateral relations amid evolving global dynamics.In a post on X, the USISPF highlighted the productive nature of the
The 17th edition of the DOSTI exercise, a key trilateral maritime drill involving the Indian Coast Guard, Sri Lankan Coast Guard, and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), has commenced in Male, Maldives.This longstanding platform for regional cooperation kicked off with its harbour phase on 17 January 2026, underscoring renewed commitments to maritime security amid evolving regional
US Congressman Rich McCormick, a Republican aligned with Donald Trump, has underscored the robust economic ties between India and the United States, drawing a stark contrast with Pakistan. Speaking at an event hosted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on 12 January, McCormick highlighted India’s role as a burgeoning economic powerhouse.He pointed out that Pakistan,
The Indian government has taken a significant step towards bolstering the Indian Air Force’s capabilities by advancing plans to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation. Sources indicate that the Defence Procurement Board (DPB), chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, has cleared this proposal on Saturday, as per a report by Manish Prasad of India TV News.This is
US Senators have urged President Donald Trump to champion the interests of American pulse crop producers in ongoing trade negotiations with India. In a letter dated 16 January 2026, Republican Senators Kevin Cramer from North Dakota and Steve Daines from Montana called for the inclusion of favourable provisions on pulse crops in any bilateral trade agreement.Pulses, encompassing peas, lentils,
The European Union’s leadership, including representatives from the European Commission, is set to attend India’s Republic Day Parade in New Delhi, a move interpreted as a profound strategic gesture that extends far beyond negotiations for an India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).This high-profile visit, occurring amid escalating global uncertainties, underscores Europe’s quest for new
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has praised Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India, urging everyone to visit the landmark to experience its magic. During his ongoing trip to the city on 17 January 2026, Gor shared a photograph of himself with the monument in the background on the social media platform X. He described Mumbai as "a vibrant tapestry of bustling streets, iconic landmarks like the
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has revealed details of the inaugural telephone conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which occurred on 13 January 2026.The discussion encompassed a broad spectrum of bilateral matters, including trade, critical minerals, defence, civil nuclear cooperation, and energy. The two leaders also