India’s 77th Republic Day 2026 Celebrations Concluded With A Rafale Jets Spectacular Flypast By IAF

The event showcased India’s cultural diversity, development achievements, and military prowess, including newly raised units and mock-ups of weapon systems from Operation Sindoor.President Droupadi Murmu led the proceedings, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with European leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen as chief guests.Centred on the 150th anniversary of "Vande Mataram,"

January 26, 2026
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India-EU FTA On Brink of Signing: ‘Mega Trade Pact’ To Counter Trump Tariffs At Delhi Summit

India and the European Union stand on the cusp of a landmark free trade agreement, often dubbed the ‘Mother of All Deals’ by key figures such as Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.This pact, uniting markets of nearly two billion people and representing around 25 per cent of global GDP, promises to reshape trade dynamics amid escalating US tariffs

January 26, 2026
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Bully Trump just got battered

As I wrote this column, Donald Trump was speaking at the Davos Economic Summit. This event rightly has often been derided for pandering to elites and corporations while shallowly nodding to concerns about the environment, civil rights and economic ine…

January 25, 2026
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Jaishankar Engages US Lawmakers Amid Tariff Tensions And Trade Talks

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted a three-member United States Congressional delegation in New Delhi on Sunday, engaging in discussions on key facets of India-US relations. The meeting, attended by US Ambassador Sergio Gor, focused on security, trade, and critical technologies, signalling efforts to mend strains in bilateral ties.The delegation comprised Representative Mike Rogers,

January 25, 2026
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EU Leader Ursula Von der Leyen Arrives In India, To Headline India’s 77th Republic Day Amid Landmark Trade Push

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in New Delhi on a significant state visit, marking a key moment in India-EU relations. She landed on Saturday and received a warm welcome from Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada.Accompanying her is European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, with both leaders set to serve as chief guests at India’s

January 24, 2026
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India And EU Forge Security Pact And FTA Push At Pivotal Summit, Strengthening Indo-Pacific Ties

In a landmark development, the European Union and India stand poised to unveil a comprehensive Security and Defence Strategic Partnership at their forthcoming summit.This agreement, to be signed by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, underscores the deepening strategic alignment between the two democracies amid a volatile global order.The pact represents

January 24, 2026
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EU’s Kallas Lands In Delhi To Forge Defence Pact Ahead of Landmark Summit And FTA Push

Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President, has arrived in New Delhi on her inaugural official visit to India.Touching down on Saturday, 24 January 2026, her trip underscores the intensifying diplomatic ties between the two sides.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, extended a warm welcome via a

January 24, 2026
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