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India has rejected a quick trade agreement with the United States in recent negotiations, choosing instead to hold out for more favourable terms, Reuters reported.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has drawn confidence from new trading partnerships, eased economic risks, and political gains at home, according to officials and analysts.Despite months of discussions, the two nations failed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s declaration of national mourning for Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was both a symbolic and strategic gesture. Modi described him as a “true friend” of India, a phrase reserved for very few leaders, and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast across the country.While the act appeared to be a mark of respect for a Gulf leader, it was in fact a
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will undertake a five‑day visit to Spain, Belgium, and Finland to strengthen trade and investment ties between India and these European nations.The official statement from the commerce ministry confirmed that the delegation includes leading Indian companies from advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital technologies, gems and jewellery, food
India and Canada have successfully concluded the third round of negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Ottawa, held between 6 and 10 July 2026.The Department of Commerce confirmed that the discussions registered positive progress across multiple negotiating tracks, with both sides reaffirming their shared commitment to finalise the agreement within 2026.The latest
Bangladesh’s decision to replace India with China in the Mongla Port project marks a major strategic setback for New Delhi, as the Bay of Bengal increasingly becomes a contested arena in the India‑China rivalry.Mongla’s proximity to India’s border and its role in regional trade corridors make it a critical node in South Asia’s maritime geopolitics.Bangladesh has formally signed an agreement with
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Indian community in Auckland, hailed New Zealand’s contribution to India’s Chandrayaan lunar mission and emphasised the growing collaboration in the space sector, while also celebrating shared indigenous traditions and India’s economic achievements.He noted that New Zealand’s technology supported Chandrayaan’s success and called for deeper cooperation
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has praised India’s transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing the country’s progress as “incredible” and emphasising his long-standing admiration for India.Speaking at the India–New Zealand Business and Sports Engagement event in Auckland, Luxon reflected on his first visit to India in the 1990s while working for Unilever, recalling
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand on Saturday, departing from Auckland after a landmark visit that elevated India-New Zealand ties to a Strategic Partnership.The Ministry of External Affairs described the journey as one that deepened bonds, strengthened partnerships and shaped a shared future. In a special gesture, New Zealand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address at the Business and Sports Engagement event in Auckland, underscored the cultural synergy between India and the indigenous Maori community of New Zealand.He emphasised that the shared values of respect for nature, community, and sustainability between India and the Maori people could form the foundation of a new model for inclusive and sustainable
India and New Zealand have formally elevated their bilateral relationship to the level of a Strategic Partnership, adopting the “India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030” as a guiding framework for cooperation across multiple sectors.The announcement was made in Auckland during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to New Zealand on 10–11 July, his first trip to the