India Secures Rafale Combat Readiness Through French Bridge Support Deal

The Indian Air Force has moved swiftly to secure the operational readiness of its 36 Rafale multirole combat aircraft by requesting technical and logistical bridge support from French defence manufacturers ahead of the expiration of the original sustainment agreement in September 2026.This request, issued through the Air Headquarters Directorate of Engineering-Rafale in New Delhi, highlights how

July 2, 2026
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Economic And Energy Security High On Agenda During Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Visit To India

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday evening for a three‑day official visit, during which she will participate in the 16th India‑Japan Annual Summit.Economic security and energy security are expected to be among the central themes of her discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the two countries seek to deepen their Special Strategic and Global

July 2, 2026
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Japanese PM Takaichi Arrives In Delhi For 16th Annual Summit With Modi To Boost Strategic And Economic Ties

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday evening for a three-day official visit to India from 1 to 3 July.This marks her first official trip to the country since assuming office, and she will participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, a key platform for advancing bilateral cooperation.She was received at the airport by Minister of State for Science and

July 2, 2026
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s Tenure Extended By One Year

The tenure of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has been formally extended for a period of one year beyond 14 July, following approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions announced the decision on Wednesday, confirming that Misri will continue in his role until mid‑2027.Vikram Misri assumed charge as Foreign Secretary in 2024. He is

July 2, 2026
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India And Malaysia Strengthen Defence Cooperation With Focus On Indo-Pacific Security

India and Malaysia convened the 12th Sub Committee Meeting on Military Cooperation in New Delhi on Wednesday, where both sides comprehensively reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral military cooperation.The discussions covered ongoing defence engagements, military-to-military exchanges, bilateral exercises, training programs, staff talks, capacity building, maritime cooperation, and

July 2, 2026
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Japanese PM Takaichi Arrives In Delhi For Annual Summit With PM Modi, Semiconductors, AI, And Indo-Pacific Security On Agenda

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is arriving in New Delhi on Wednesday evening for her three-day official visit to India from 1 to 3 July, marking her first official trip to the country since assuming office. The visit will centre on her participation in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, a key mechanism for advancing bilateral cooperation.According to the Ministry of External Affairs,

July 1, 2026
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In A Big Speech US Ambassador Sergio Gor Lays Out India-US Playbook: QUAD, Trade & G7 Sparks

United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has announced that a pivotal Quadrilateral Security Dialogue meeting will be convened in the Philippines in mid-July.This declaration was made during his address at the IX US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit 2026 in Washington DC. The announcement signals a dynamic shift in the Indo-Pacific security architecture, underscoring

July 1, 2026
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UPI Goes Live In Greece As Piyush Goyal Leads Economic Engagements

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has officially gone live in Greece, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal witnessing the launch at Eurobank headquarters in Athens.This marks a major milestone in the global expansion of India’s digital payments ecosystem, strengthening bilateral economic ties and opening new avenues for collaboration between India and Greece.Union Commerce and Industry

July 1, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar And Irish Counterpart Discuss Bilateral Cooperation As Ireland Assumes EU Council Presidency

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a conversation with his Irish counterpart as Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months.The discussion centred on deepening bilateral ties, with particular emphasis on trade and education, while also reaffirming cooperation in multilateral fora. Jaishankar conveyed his best wishes to

July 1, 2026
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