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India’s creative sector wields immense global influence, thanks to its vast scale, rich diversity, and boundless creative energy. British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, highlighted this during her address at a British Council event on Thursday, 29 January 2026.The occasion marked the launch of a two-day summit titled Creative Convergence: Growth Reimagined. This gathering aims to
China agrees visa waiver for British citizens as countries sign agreements on closer economic cooperationUK politics live – latest updatesThe Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, has said the UK’s relationship with his country has gone through “twists and turns…
A bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress has visited New Delhi from 24 to 28 January, underscoring Washington’s deepening commitment to defence cooperation with India.Led by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Michael Rogers and Ranking Member Adam Smith, the group included Representative Jimmy Patronis and senior committee staff. This rare display of bipartisan unity
Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received an official invitation to visit Israel. Speaking on the sidelines of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day event in New Delhi, Azar revealed that preparations are already underway, with specific dates to be announced in due course.The envoy stated succinctly: "The invitation was extended.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to travel to the United States next week, marking a significant step in bilateral relations.Sources confirmed the visit on Wednesday, amid growing momentum in strategic partnerships between New Delhi and Washington.The trip aligns closely with the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial, hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on 4 February. This
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has sharply criticised Europe for finalising a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) with India, accusing Brussels of prioritising commercial gains over support for Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia.Speaking to CNBC on Wednesday, Bessent expressed profound disappointment in Europe’s stance. He argued that the continent’s leaders had placed trade interests
India-US trade negotiations have reached an advanced stage, with sources in the Ministry of External Affairs indicating that a bilateral trade agreement could be finalised imminently.This development follows closely on the heels of India’s landmark Free Trade Agreement with the European Union, described as the ‘mother of all deals’. Officials describe the remaining tasks as merely ‘dotting the Is
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to visit India in the first week of March 2026, marking a significant step in thawing bilateral ties.Sources within India’s Ministry of External Affairs highlight trade as the central focus of the visit. This comes amid efforts to rebuild momentum following years of diplomatic strains over issues like the Khalistan separatist movement.The visit is
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar engaged in a substantive telephone conversation with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov on January 28, 2026. The discussion focused on reviewing the multifaceted dimensions of bilateral cooperation between India and Uzbekistan.In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar described the exchange as a "good conversation" that covered various aspects of the
India will host the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM) in New Delhi on January 31, 2026, marking a significant diplomatic event after a 10-year gap since the first meeting in Bahrain in 2016.The meeting, co-chaired by India and the UAE, will include foreign ministers from Arab League member states, senior officials, and the Arab League Secretary General, building on prior