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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a key meeting with Sadamasa Oue, Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister, on Friday to discuss enhancing defence technology and economic security under the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The discussions highlighted growing convergence on strategic matters and the shared commitment to regional peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. India-Japan relations have evolved over the years, moving from a ‘Global Partnership’ in 2000 to a ‘Special Strategic and Global Partnership’ in 2014. Defence and security remain core pillars of bilateral ties, with exchanges gaining strength due to mutual interest in peace, security, and stability…

India and Japan recently convened the seventh meeting of the Joint Committee under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Tokyo to assess the progress of their bilateral trade pact and identify ways to deepen economic collaboration. The high-level meeting brought together senior officials from both governments to evaluate how effectively the agreement has been implemented and to explore strategies that could further strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations. The discussions were jointly led by Rajesh Agrawal, Secretary in India’s Department of Commerce, and the Vice Minister for International Affairs from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and…

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur, is visiting India from March 1 to March 3 to meet with senior Indian officials and discuss regional security issues as well as shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance strategic engagement between the two countries. According to the US Embassy in India, Kapur’s official trip builds on recent momentum to advance the vision of US President Donald Trump for a strong and mutually beneficial partnership with India. Discussions are expected to cover areas including regional security, defense cooperation,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Indian companies investing in clean and green energy are poised to access better global markets as international supply chains undergo significant restructuring. Addressing a post-Budget webinar, the Prime Minister emphasised that sustainability must now become a core business strategy rather than a peripheral objective. He noted that the Union Budget reinforces India’s commitment to sustaining and strengthening economic growth while aligning industrial expansion with environmental responsibility. Highlighting the global shift toward greener production systems, PM Modi said that as supply chains are recalibrated worldwide, Indian firms that prioritise clean energy investments will find enhanced…

India entered the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as defending champions and began their campaign with a confident performance against the United States of America on February 7 in Mumbai. Opting to bat first, India managed 161/9, anchored by an aggressive 84 from Suryakumar Yadav, before bowling out the USA for 132, securing a comfortable 29‑run win. This dominant start boosted India’s momentum as they looked to defend their title. The team’s next assignment came against Namibia in Delhi, where India put on one of their most complete displays. Posting a strong 209/9, powered by 61 from Ishan Kishan…

India is advancing an ambitious agenda to establish itself as a global maritime leader by 2047. Speaking at the CII EXIM Conference 2026 in Kolkata, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, emphasized that nearly 95% of India’s trade by volume and 70% by value flows through Indian ports. This underscores the critical role of the port sector in enhancing trade competitiveness and driving economic growth. Over the past decade, India has doubled port handling capacity while significantly improving operational efficiency. Modern mechanization and digitalization have cut turnaround times at major ports, allowing for faster cargo movement…

India’s economic growth outlook is expected to remain robust as the country prepares to roll out a new series of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates based on the 2022–23 base year, a move aimed at better capturing the evolving structure of the economy. A sub-committee constituted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has recommended expanded and more systematic use of Goods and Services Tax (GST) data as part of the revised national accounts framework. The recommendations form a key component of the broader exercise to modernise India’s GDP measurement system. India is transitioning its GDP base year from…

Music composer Mithoon and singer Palak Muchhal are set to present a heartfelt musical tribute celebrating the extraordinary legacy of legendary actor Dharmendra at the upcoming Zee Cine Awards. The special performance is designed as a musical journey through six decades of cinema that Dharmendra helped shape with his warmth, authenticity and timeless screen presence. More than just a star, he remains one of Indian cinema’s most enduring emotional anchors, remembered for performances that blended strength, vulnerability and deep humanity. Speaking ahead of the tribute, Mithoon shared that the performance aims to honour not just an actor, but an entire…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid solemn tribute to the victims of the Holocaust during his visit to Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Jerusalem. The Prime Minister laid a wreath at the memorial, honouring the memory of millions who perished in one of humanity’s darkest chapters. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi was accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior Israeli officials. He toured the Holocaust Memorial and Museum, which documents and preserves the history of the genocide and serves as a global symbol of remembrance, resilience and moral responsibility. The visit included a walk through…

On the final day of his two-day state visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. The talks, attended by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and other senior officials, focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, technology, innovation, defence, and people-to-people relations. Earlier in the day, PM Modi met Israel President Isaac Herzog at the Presidential Gardens, where they explored ways to strengthen collaboration in education, start-ups, technology, and connectivity. During the visit, Modi planted a tree under the ‘Ek Ped Maa…