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India assumes chairmanship of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium in Vizag

Indian Ocean Naval Symposium is a voluntary initiative aimed at increasing maritime cooperation among navies of littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

Marco Rubio to visit India in few months; trade deal soon: US ambassador

Gor also described the Quad coalition as an important grouping for cooperation among its member states

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

Rajnath Singh calls for stronger global naval cooperation at MILAN 2026

Rajnath Singh was addressing Navy Chiefs and Heads of Delegations from 74 countries during the inaugural ceremony of Exercise MILAN in Visakhapatnam

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

India to formally join US-led Pax Silica effort on AI, supply chains today

The Pax Silica Declaration underlines the importance of a reliable supply chain indispensable to mutual economic security and recognises AI as a transformative force for long-term prosperity

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 9:16 AM IST

India, UAE ties deepen as Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attends AI Impact Summit

The two leaders reviewed the progress of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underscoring strong political, cultural, commercial, energy and people-to-people ties

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 7:07 AM IST

Brazilian Prez hails AI Summit, says digital world returned to its homeland

In his address, Lula also underscored that putting the human being at the 'centre of our decisions is an urgent task'

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 6:58 AM IST

French President thanks India, wraps up his visit after attending AI summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in the capital on Thursday, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 6:41 AM IST

Israel condemns attack on Indian workers in Ashkelon, perpetrators held

The Israeli embassy in India informed that the perpetrators have been caught and assured that justice will be delivered

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 6:38 AM IST

India, Israel sign another MoU to deepen defence ties ahead of Modi's visit

The Indian delegation was led by Ramesh K, Director General of SIDM, and included J P Singh, Ambassador of India to Israel, and Gp Capt. Vijay Patil, Defence Attache of India to Israel

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

CRPF sets up 43 high-altitude bases in J&K after Pahalgam terror attack

According to officials, 26 TOBs were set up in Kashmir in October last year, while 17 additional bases were established in Jammu in November, taking the total to 43

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

Netherlands PM Dick Schoof praises India's AI growth at Impact Summit

Dick Schoof attended the AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, where he participated in a discussion on international cooperation to responsibly accelerate AI development

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 7:15 AM IST

PM Modi meets Croatian PM; discusses AI, clean energy, India-EU FTA

PM Modi held a meeting with Croatian Prime Minister, where the two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and explored avenues to expand cooperation

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

PM Modi meets Spain Prez, Finland PM; says FTA with EU ushers in golden era

Sanchez and Orpo are here to attend the ongoing India AI Impact Expo 2026

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

AI key to faster decisions, smarter military sustainment: Defence experts

India-AI Impact Summit 2026: Defence experts said AI can help armies take faster decisions, predict equipment failures and boost readiness while keeping humans in control of critical operations

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 12:20 PM IST

Navy chief Adm Dinesh Tripathi holds talks with US Pacific Fleet Commander

According to the Indian Navy, the meeting focused on the Malabar and Rimpac exercises and on strengthening interoperability

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 8:35 AM IST

India, France sign declaration of intent on critical minerals cooperation

India and France agreed to deepen cooperation in exploration, extraction, processing, and recycling technologies of critical minerals and rare earths

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 7:35 AM IST

Estonian President hails ties with India; seeks deeper cooperation in AI

Addressing a gathering, Estonian President noted that while both nations transitioned from 'colonial yokes' to freedom, they have since transformed into modern technological powerhouses

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 7:15 AM IST

'Partnership for global stability, progress': PM Modi after meeting Macron

PM Modi said he discussed cooperation in the industrial, defence, clean energy, space, and emerging technologies sectors with French President

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 7:05 AM IST

India, France elevate ties to a 'special global strategic partnership'

Airbus H125 assembly line, HAMMER JV & more: 21 outcomes announced after Modi-Macron talks

Updated On: 17 Feb 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

Modi, Macron hold bilateral talks, elevate strategic ties to special status

Both Modi and Macron also virtually inaugurated the assembly line for the production of Airbus H125 helicopters at Vemagal in Karnataka

Updated On: 17 Feb 2026 | 7:59 PM IST