British High Commission In India Extends Wishes On 78th Army Day

The British High Commission in India has extended warm wishes to the Indian Army on the occasion of the 78th Army Day, underlining the growing depth of defence cooperation between the two countries. Marking the day as an important milestone in India–UK relations, the High Commission emphasised how both armies are working in close concert across multiple domains, thereby reinforcing the wider

January 15, 2026
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Presidents of European Commission, European Council To Be Chief Guests At This Year’s Republic Day Parade

The Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council will serve as chief guests at India’s 77th Republic Day parade, marking a significant diplomatic milestone.Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, are scheduled to undertake a three-day state visit to India from 25 to 27 January.This

January 15, 2026
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France’s Rafale To Be ‘Made In India’ Soon: Reports

India stands on the brink of a landmark defence agreement with France, poised to manufacture Rafale fighter jets domestically under a massive procurement deal valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh crore. Reports indicate that this initiative will see 114 advanced Rafale aircraft acquired for the Indian Air Force, with 18 delivered in fly-away condition directly from France and the remaining 96

January 15, 2026
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Embraer And Adani Eye JV For India’s Maiden Commercial Jet Assembly Line

Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace giant, is reportedly in advanced discussions with India’s Adani Group to form a joint venture that could establish the nation’s first final assembly line for commercial passenger aircraft.This ambitious project aims to fill a critical void in India’s aviation infrastructure, where defence manufacturing thrives but civil aviation assembly remains non-existent.

January 15, 2026
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India Spotlights Surging Slovakia Ties At National Day Reception: MEA

India has spotlighted its burgeoning relationship with Slovakia during a special National Day reception held in New Delhi. Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West), Sibi George, represented the country at the event organised by the Embassy of the Slovak Republic on Wednesday evening.This gathering underscored the strengthening bilateral ties amid growing diplomatic engagements.MEA

January 15, 2026
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Rolls-Royce Says Looking To Position India As Its Third ‘Home Market’ Beyond UK

Rolls-Royce, the renowned British aero-engine manufacturer, has announced its ambition to establish India as its third "home market" alongside the United Kingdom and another key location.This strategic declaration underscores the company’s deepening commitment to one of the world’s most dynamic aviation and defence sectors. Made public on Monday, the move signals a robust push into India’s

January 15, 2026
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Indian And Japanese Coast Guards Discuss Ways To Enhance Maritime Cooperation

The Coast Guards of India and Japan convened their 22nd high-level meeting in New Delhi on 14 January 2026, underscoring the robust maritime partnership between the two nations. Officials highlighted that the discussions centred on bolstering cooperation across critical domains.The meeting was jointly chaired by Paramesh Sivamani, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), and Admiral

January 15, 2026
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Om Birla, Sri Lanka Speaker Forge Tech-Driven Parliamentary Ties

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla engaged in significant bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi. Hosted by the Parliament of India from 14 to 16 January 2026, the conference marks the largest gathering of its kind, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to inaugurate proceedings on 15 January.Om Birla

January 15, 2026
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Delhi Hosts ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus Expert Working Group On Counter Terrorism

India hosted the 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group (EWG) on Counter Terrorism in New Delhi on Tuesday, co-chairing the event with Malaysia. This gathering reaffirmed the region’s unified commitment to tackling terrorism in all its manifestations.Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) in the Ministry of Defence, addressed the

January 15, 2026
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India And Greece Hold Inaugural Joint Services Staff Talks, Deepening Defence Cooperation

India and Greece have marked a pivotal moment in their bilateral relations by conducting the inaugural Joint Services Staff Talks in New Delhi on 14 January 2026.This landmark event signals a deepening of defence cooperation between the two nations, reflecting their shared strategic interests in an increasingly complex global security landscape.The talks were co-chaired by senior officials from

January 14, 2026
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