Author: Malavika Subramanyan

Ishan Kishan delivered a match defining performance to steer India into the Super Eight stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup, earning the Man of the Match award after a commanding 61 run victory over Pakistan in Colombo. His explosive 77 from just 40 deliveries laid the foundation for India’s imposing total and ensured the high pressure clash never slipped out of their control. Coming in after an early setback, with Abhishek Sharma dismissed for a duck, Kishan immediately shifted the momentum. He took on Pakistan’s pace attack with confidence, launching Shaheen Shah Afridi for a towering six and maintaining…

India and South Korea held the 6th Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) in Seoul, co-chaired by Secretary (East) at India’s Ministry of External Affairs P. Kumaran and South Korea’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Yoon-joo. The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations, covering high-level political exchanges, economic and commercial issues, security and defence cooperation, science and technology collaboration, and cultural and people-to-people ties. Both countries agreed to work towards enhancing their Special Strategic Partnership, reaffirming a shared commitment to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest and global significance. Discussions also included perspectives on regional…

India’s trade balance with the United States could witness a dramatic expansion over the next year, potentially crossing ninety billion dollars annually, according to a recent assessment by the State Bank of India. The projection is largely driven by a substantial increase in outbound shipments from India, coupled with a structured rise in imports from the United States following tariff adjustments under the evolving trade framework. The report estimates that Indian exporters could significantly scale up shipments of the top fifteen product categories to the US market, adding nearly ninety-seven billion dollars in incremental export value within a year. When…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the new Seva Teerth complex tomorrow, bringing together the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Cabinet Secretariat, and National Security Council Secretariat in a single, modern facility, the PMO announced. Situated on Dara Shikoh Road, this project is a central part of the government’s larger Central Vista redevelopment plan. During the inauguration, PM Modi will officially unveil the name “Seva Teerth” and open the two office buildings, Kartavya Bhawan 1 and 2. A public programme is planned in the evening. Since India’s independence, the PMO has operated from South Block, and the move to…

A recently unveiled trade framework between the United States and India is drawing enthusiastic support from American legislators, particularly those representing regions tied to agriculture and distilled spirits. Early indications suggest that farmers in Kansas and bourbon producers in Kentucky stand to benefit significantly as India expands access to key US goods. Representative Derek Schmidt of Kansas described the agreement as closely aligned with priorities he raised with federal trade officials last year. He had pushed for greater entry for grain sorghum, dried distillers’ grains, and soybean-based products into the Indian market. According to Schmidt, India’s growing demand and shifting…

Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, met with Fiji’s Minister for Finance, Commerce, and Business Development, Esrom Immanuel, in New Delhi on February 10, 2026. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations, shared priorities, and exploring opportunities for collaboration in digital infrastructure. Margherita highlighted that the discussions covered the full spectrum of India-Fiji relations, emphasizing development partnerships, capacity building, and ongoing digital cooperation initiatives. This recent engagement follows a series of high-level interactions between the two nations. On February 2, India’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, met with Fiji Parliament Speaker Filimone Jitoko to discuss ways…

The India-US tariff agreement has been welcomed by key players in India’s gems and jewellery sector, who described it as a landmark step that would unlock a significant, high-value American market and strengthen bilateral trade. Dinesh Lakhani, Director of Kiran Gems Private Limited, highlighted that the deal would prove beneficial to both economies while revitalizing exports that had stalled due to steep tariffs. “This historic tariff agreement is advantageous for India and the US alike. It marks a major step forward for trade between our countries,” he said. Previously, over half of India’s gems and jewellery exports to the United…

 The Government of India has formalized Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and cooperation agreements with 23 countries to advance the adoption and exchange of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), developed under the India Stack initiative. These agreements focus on areas such as digital identity, payments, data exchange, and service delivery platforms, aiming to strengthen global collaboration in digital governance. India’s flagship digital payment system, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), has been successfully adopted in over eight countries, including the UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Mauritius, and Qatar. This expansion has boosted cross-border remittances, enhanced financial inclusion, and positioned India…

The AI India Impact Summit 2026, set to take place in New Delhi from February 16, is designed around three foundational pillars: People, Planet, and Progress. This strategic approach, outlined by Additional Secretary and CEO of India AI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Abhishek Singh, positions India as a global “Tech Garage,” leveraging artificial intelligence to drive employment, economic growth, and societal impact. The summit will showcase AI’s transformative potential across critical sectors including healthcare, education, agriculture, climate solutions, and manufacturing, aligning with India’s Viksit Bharat vision. Singh emphasized that AI is far more than a technological trend—it…

The United States is ready to elevate its relationship with India even further, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, underlining the growing strategic momentum between the two countries. Sharing visuals of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s engagements in Washington with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Gor highlighted the significance of sustained high-level dialogue between New Delhi and Washington. He said engagement at the highest levels reflects the depth of trust and expanding cooperation across sectors, describing the partnership as having “limitless potential”. The ambassador’s remarks come amid intensifying bilateral interactions focused on trade,…