Canada Explores Major Investment In West Bengal After Change In Govt With Kalyani Airport Proposal On Agenda

Canada is signalling a new phase of economic engagement with West Bengal following the recent change in government in the state.Canadian High Commissioner to India Christopher Cooter has confirmed that Ottawa is looking to expand its footprint in the region, with particular interest in aviation and infrastructure.Cooter met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to discuss avenues for

July 7, 2026
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PM Modi’s Three‑Nation Tour To Cement BrahMos Deal, AI Cooperation And Indo‑Pacific Partnerships

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a six‑day tour covering Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, with the objective of consolidating India’s strategic footprint across the Indo‑Pacific.The visit is designed to strengthen defence, trade, technology, digital connectivity and economic cooperation, while also reinforcing India’s Act East Policy and the MAHASAGAR vision that emphasises

July 6, 2026
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India‑Japan Industrial Ties Deepen as Baba Kalyani Meets PM Modi and Takaichi

Billionaire industrialist Babasaheb Neelkanth Kalyani, widely known as Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi on Thursday, Republic World reported.The meeting took place during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, held from 1 to 3 July, marking Takaichi’s first official visit to

July 5, 2026
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Beijing Warns Japan-India Cooperation Should ‘Not Target’ China

China has issued a pointed statement following the unveiling of landmark initiatives between India and Japan during Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to New Delhi. Beijing emphasised that bilateral cooperation between countries should not target a third party or undermine the interests of another nation.The remarks came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Takaichi

July 4, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar Extends Greetings As US Marks 250th Independence Anniversary

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended warm greetings to the United States on the occasion of its 250th Independence anniversary. In his message, he conveyed best wishes to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the American government and its people, while expressing optimism about advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.In his post on X, Jaishankar wrote, “Best

July 4, 2026
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India Advances ASEAN Trade Review And CECA Talks With Australia

India has announced that it is working closely with ASEAN partners to review and upgrade the ASEAN‑India Trade in Goods Agreement.The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised that this process is multilateral, requiring consensus among all ten ASEAN member states.Officials noted that the existing agreement is outdated and no longer reflects the current economic structures of either India or ASEAN.

July 4, 2026
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India And Japan Launch Strategic Outlook To Build Manufacturing Hub For Africa-Bound Trade

India and Japan have adopted a new Strategic Outlook designed to transform India into a major manufacturing hub for Africa-bound trade and investment.The initiative is intended to drive sustainable economic development across the African continent by leveraging India’s industrial base and Japan’s technological and financial expertise.The joint statement released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

July 3, 2026
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India And Japan To Convene Fourth 2+2 Ministerial Meeting In Tokyo By Year-End

India and Japan have agreed to convene the fourth 2+2 Defence and Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Tokyo by the end of 2026, marking a significant step in their expanding defence partnership.The summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi underscored cooperation across design, manufacturing, exercises, maritime security, and defence technology, with the UNICORN

July 3, 2026
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PM Modi’s Historic First Visit To New Zealand To Deepen Ties Through Landmark Trade Pact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Zealand on 10–11 July 2026, marking the first trip by an Indian leader to the country in 40 years.The visit will centre on Auckland, with a packed programme highlighting the recently signed New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement and deepening ties across trade, investment, and community relations.Prime Minister Christopher

July 3, 2026
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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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