Nirmala Sitharaman Invites French Businesses To Join India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 Journey

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has extended an invitation to French businesses and investors to deepen their engagement with India, emphasising the opportunities available in artificial intelligence, clean energy, healthcare, digital infrastructure and financial services.Her remarks were delivered during the India–France Business Roundtable in Paris, where she set the context of a

July 3, 2026
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Japan And India Seal $12.5 Billion Investment Drive To Boost Strategic And Economic Security

Japanese private companies are preparing to inject $12.5 billion into India’s expanding market through around 120 cooperation agreements announced at the 16th Japan-India Annual Summit. This coincides with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s first official visit to New Delhi, underscoring the scale of bilateral economic and strategic engagement.Japan’s Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki,

July 2, 2026
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India And Japan Seal Landmark Agreements On Economic Security, AI, Defence And Health For A Futuristic Partnership

India and Japan have signed a series of landmark agreements covering economic security, Artificial Intelligence, defence, and health, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi described as the foundation of a “futuristic and limitless” partnership.The accords were formalised during the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum held in New Delhi on Thursday, coinciding with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae

July 2, 2026
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India And Japan Set Decade‑Long Target of 10 Trillion Yen Investment To Boost Strategic Partnership

India and Japan on Thursday set an ambitious target to mobilise 10 trillion yen in Japanese investment into India over the next decade, marking a significant step in deepening their trade and strategic partnership.The announcement was made during the 16th India‑Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.The two countries

July 2, 2026
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Japanese PM Takaichi Receives Guard of Honour At Rashtrapati Bhavan As India-Japan Summit Begins

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, marking the formal commencement of her maiden three-day official visit to India. Flanked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she began engagements that include bilateral talks and participation in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, where major economic and strategic announcements

July 2, 2026
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Japan And India Seal JPY 2 Trillion Deals And Launch 4,00,000-Ton Green Ammonia Project

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced 129 private sector cooperation agreements worth over JPY 2 trillion with India, alongside a landmark joint green ammonia project in Odisha that will produce 400,000 tonnes annually, marking a new era in bilateral energy security and industrial collaboration.The announcement was made at the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum in New Delhi, attended

July 2, 2026
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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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