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EAM Jaishankar Begins Brussels Visit With EU Talks, Strengthens Strategic Partnership And Reviews Maritime Security

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar began his Brussels visit on Tuesday as part of his six-nation tour with a meeting with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas.The two leaders discussed developments in West Asia, maritime security and ways to strengthen the India-EU Strategic Partnership.Jaishankar

July 15, 2026
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Piyush Goyal’s Brussels Meetings With EU And Belgian Leaders To Strengthen Trade, Clean Energy And Agriculture Cooperation

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a series of high‑level meetings in Brussels on Tuesday with European Union Commissioners and Belgian Deputy Prime Minister David Clarinval.The discussions centred on strengthening cooperation in agriculture, clean energy, trade, investment, and sustainable industrial development as India and the European Union seek to deepen their

July 15, 2026
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India And US Officials Dismiss ‘Fake News’ Reports of Trade Deal Rejection

US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal have firmly rejected reports claiming India turned down a quick trade deal with Washington, branding them “fake news” and “completely false.” Both sides insist negotiations remain constructive, with the agreement nearly finalised and no major hurdles reported.US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday directly countered media

July 14, 2026
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Trade Tug-of-War: Emboldened India Pushes for Stronger Trade Deal

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

July 13, 2026
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India Mourns Qatar’s Former Emir As Modi Signals Strategic Depth In Gulf Ties

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

July 13, 2026
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Piyush Goyal’s Visit To Spain, Belgium And Finland To Strengthen India’s Trade And Investment Partnerships

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

July 13, 2026
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India And Canada Advance Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Talks In Ottawa, Aim For 2026 Conclusion

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

July 12, 2026
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Bangladesh Replaces India And Hands Over Mongla Port Project To China

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

July 11, 2026
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PM Modi Praises New Zealand’s Role In Chandrayaan Success, Highlights Shared Indigenous Traditions And India’s Global Achievements

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

July 11, 2026
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PM Modi Lauds Maori Leaders, Calls For Inclusive And Sustainable Trade Model

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

July 11, 2026
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