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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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

DRDO DG Chandrika Kaushik stresses need for indigenous AI in defence sector

Highlighting the growing penetration of AI across sectors, she said the technology has already spread across daily activities, from education to problem-solving and solution development

AI helped predict Chinese move in Arunachal, avoid casualties: Lt Gen Rana

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the senior military official also warned of risks from artificial superintelligence and called for responsible, doctrine-driven AI deployment in defence

India's contribution to agenda of world community is vital for us: Guterres

These remarks were made by Secretary General Guterres, who will be heading to New Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit, the first-ever summit on AI hosted in the Global South

PM Narendra Modi to visit Israel next week, says Benjamin Netanyahu

'Tremendous alliance between Israel and India, and we are going to discuss all sorts of cooperation', the Israeli PM said

Indo-US defence ties continue to grow stronger: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Admiral Samuel Paparo visited Western Command HQ in Chandimandir, discussing security along India's western front and deepening defence ties

French President Macron arrives in Mumbai for strategic talks with PM Modi

President Macron is on an official visit to India from February 17 to 19 at the invitation of PM Modi to participate in the AI Impact Summit hosted by India, as well as hold a bilateral summit

Speed up next-gen aero engine development: Rajnath Singh to scientists

At DRDO's GTRE in Bengaluru, Rajnath Singh urged scientists to fast-track next-gen aero engines, calling self-reliance critical amid shifting global supply chains

Jaishankar, Canadian counterpart discuss ties ahead of Carney's India visit

Jaishankar and Canadian FM Anand met in Munich to discuss deeper cooperation as India prepares for PM Mark Carney's visit, with both sides advancing trade talks and expanding strategic partnerships

No govt links to man guilty of US citizen Pannun's murder plot, says India

In 2024, India's investigation into the US claims found that rogue operatives not authorized by the government had been involved in the murder plot

Got India's commitment to stop buying Russian oil: US Secretary of State

US President Donald Trump, while announcing a trade deal with New Delhi early in February, claimed India had agreed to not procure crude oil from Russia

Top Putin aide to lead Russian delegation for AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

Oreshkin, who is deputy chief of the Kremlin staff and economic aide to President Putin, is set to lead the Russian delegation to the India AI Impact Summit 2026

B'desh seeks reset in India ties, urges New Delhi to recognise new reality

Adviser to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman urged the Indian government to ensure that its territory is not used by Hasina or other Awami League figures in ways that could affect stability in Bangladesh