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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid a glowing tribute to the Indian Army on the occasion of Army Day, observed annually on 15 January. In a poignant message shared on the social media platform X, he described the soldiers as a profound symbol of selfless service.They safeguard the nation with unwavering resolve, often under the most arduous conditions imaginable.The Prime Minister emphasised
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited India on 12 January 2026 for bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking his first trip to the country since assuming office.The discussions focused on deepening strategic ties amid global tensions, with defence cooperation emerging as a key pillar. Merz openly urged India to reduce its reliance on Russia for arms and
The Indian Army’s transformation under General Upendra Dwivedi has marked a pivotal shift towards embracing unmanned aerial systems as a cornerstone of modern warfare.One of the most transformational reforms has been the institutionalisation of a dedicated drone force, elevating drones from experimental tools to integral doctrinal components.This change reflects a broader recognition of unmanned
US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 25 percent tariff on any country trading with Iran, ramping up pressure on Tehran over its violent crackdown on a wave of protests.In a stark announcement on Truth Social, Trump declared the measure "final and conclusive," effective immediately, targeting all trade with the United States by nations engaging with the Islamic Republic. Iran’s primary
India’s Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot has emerged as a pivotal platform for international diplomacy and economic collaboration, drawing high-level participation from global ambassadors keen to deepen ties with the nation.Ukrainian Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, expressed optimism about an impending visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy later this year, highlighting it
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has firmly rebutted recent claims by US President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding the stalled India-US trade deal.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed Trump’s assertion that Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed him deferentially as "Sir, may I see you," emphasising that the two leaders maintain a relationship of
The Congress party launched a sharp, Bollywood-inspired critique against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, following remarks by United States Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Lutnick attributed the failure of a bilateral trade deal with India to Modi’s reluctance to directly contact US President Donald Trump. This political jab, delivered via social media, highlighted perceived lapses in
United States President Donald Trump has once again asserted his pivotal role in averting a potential war between India and Pakistan, claiming that Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally thanked him for saving at least ten million lives.Speaking to media personnel at the White House on Friday local time during a meeting with top oil and gas executives, Trump recounted Sharif’s
India has firmly rebutted claims by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that bilateral trade negotiations stalled due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s failure to telephone President Donald Trump.Lutnick made these remarks on the All-In Podcast, a business and technology program hosted by venture capitalists, suggesting the deal was nearly finalised but faltered over this reluctance.He described
The recent revelation by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has cast a spotlight on the stalled India-U.S. bilateral trade negotiations, attributing the impasse directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reluctance to place a personal call to U.S. President Donald Trump.Speaking on a podcast on 8 January 2026, Lutnick disclosed that he had explicitly urged Modi to contact Trump to seal the