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India-Israel strengthen defence ties as countries decide to elevate ties

The two leaders discussed the regional developments and underlined the need for the establishment of a just and durable peace, security and freedom of navigation and trade in the region

India-Israel strengthen defence ties as countries decide to elevate ties
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

Canada's PM Mark Carney to visit India from Feb 27: What's on agenda?

The trip comes after Canadian PM Mark Carney and PM Narendra Modi met last year in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, where they agreed to formally launch negotiations on a trade deal

Canada's PM Mark Carney to visit India from Feb 27: What's on agenda?
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

PM Modi visits Israeli tech exhibition, invites firms to invest in India

Exhibition featured leading Israeli companies and research entities specialising in agri-tech, water-tech, climate-tech, health-biotech, smart mobility, AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies

PM Modi visits Israeli tech exhibition, invites firms to invest in India
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

'Splendid': PM Modi praises Netanyahu for wearing traditional Indian attire

Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with the Medal of the Knesset, becoming the first recipient of the honour

'Splendid': PM Modi praises Netanyahu for wearing traditional Indian attire
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

Canada signals shift, says India no more linked to violent crimes in nation

According to the report, the statement suggests that Canadian authorities do not see ongoing foreign interference or violent activity tied to India at present

Canada signals shift, says India no more linked to violent crimes in nation
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

Pakistan detached from reality, living in 'la la land': India at UNHRC

Anupama Singh, India's representative, reiterated India's long-standing position that Jammu and Kashmir 'was, is, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India'

Pakistan detached from reality, living in 'la la land': India at UNHRC
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:13 AM IST

'More than a friend': Netanyahu praises PM Modi, thanks him for support

Describing India as 'a gigantic country' and his own country also backing with 'enormous power', the Israeli premier said that the 'relationship is an enormous force multiplier'

'More than a friend': Netanyahu praises PM Modi, thanks him for support
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 7:20 AM IST

India, Israel trade pact to unlock vast potential: PM in Israeli parliament

Congress and Left parties say Modi's visit amounts to betrayal of the Palestinian cause

India, Israel trade pact to unlock vast potential: PM in Israeli parliament
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Indian Navy to commission INS Anjadip for enhanced coastal defence

The vessel is engineered to act as a 'Dolphin Hunter', focused on the detection, tracking and neutralisation of enemy submarines in coastal areas

Indian Navy to commission INS Anjadip for enhanced coastal defence
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

India abstains from UNGA vote calling for ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine

Other abstaining nations included Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States

India abstains from UNGA vote calling for ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:15 AM IST

India, Israel to upgrade ties to special strategic level during PM's visit

The upgraded "special strategic partnership" agreement will allow for a further developed stage of ties that will lead to joint development of advanced defence systems

India, Israel to upgrade ties to special strategic level during PM's visit
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:06 AM IST

Canada to revoke citizenship of Tahawwur Rana ahead of Carney's India visit

In its decision, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) wrote that Rana's citizenship was being revoked not for terrorism, but rather because he lied on his application form

Canada to revoke citizenship of Tahawwur Rana ahead of Carney's India visit
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Govt unveils first ever national counter-terrorism policy 'Prahaar'

The eight-page document stresses prevention of terror attacks, swift and proportionate response mechanisms, and stronger coordination among agencies

Govt unveils first ever national counter-terrorism policy 'Prahaar'
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

India advises citizens to leave Iran by 'any means available' amid protests

The Indian Embassy in Tehran also urged all Indian citizens and persons of Indian origin (PIOs) to exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, and stay in contact with the Embassy

India advises citizens to leave Iran by 'any means available' amid protests
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

India trip historic, to help cut medicine prices: Brazil's health minister

The investments are aimed at strengthening domestic production of high-tech medicines in Brazil through partnerships between Indian companies

India trip historic, to help cut medicine prices: Brazil's health minister
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

India, Japan joint exercise 'Dharma Guardian' to be held from Feb 24-Mar 9

India and Japan have been steadily deepening their defence and strategic ties

India, Japan joint exercise 'Dharma Guardian' to be held from Feb 24-Mar 9
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:41 AM IST

Netanyahu outlines PM Modi's itinerary ahead of 'historic' Israel visit

This will be PM Modi's second visit to the country, following his 2017 visit when he became the first-ever Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel

Netanyahu outlines PM Modi's itinerary ahead of 'historic' Israel visit
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:10 AM IST

UP CM holds meetings with top Singapore investment-focused business groups

The CM discussed opportunities for sovereign investment participation in Uttar Pradesh across data centres, logistics hubs, renewable energy and industrial infrastructure

UP CM holds meetings with top Singapore investment-focused business groups
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

India strongly condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory

Islamabad claimed that at least 70 terrorists were killed in the military strikes

India strongly condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:09 AM IST

Embraer CEO pledges to make India a manufacturing base for KC-390 aircraft

Francisco Gomes Neto pitched KC-390 Millennium as the "best" option for India, leveraging a wave of NATO acquisitions to position the plane as the new 'global benchmark' for tactical airlift

Embraer CEO pledges to make India a manufacturing base for KC-390 aircraft
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 11:26 PM IST