Author: Nupur Rohila

The United States is looking to take its space partnership with India to the next level by inviting the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to participate in its Moon base program. The proposal could give India a larger role in the next generation of lunar exploration as Washington moves forward with its plans to establish a sustained presence on the Moon. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor made the announcement at the Bengaluru Space Expo 2026, emphasizing that the United States wants India to be an active partner in its return to the lunar surface. India’s participation in the Artemis…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to be one of President Donald Trump’s highest-priority leaders at the upcoming G20 Summit in Florida, according to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. His comments point to the possibility of a meeting between the two leaders alongside the main multilateral gathering. Speaking about the December summit, Gor said Trump considers Modi a friend and suggested that their engagement could extend beyond the formal G20 discussions. While he stopped short of confirming a bilateral meeting, his remarks indicated that direct talks between the two leaders could take place on the sidelines of the event.…

India’s defense manufacturing sector is set to gain access to US-origin counter-drone technology as Paras Defense & Space Technologies moves toward locally manufacturing and commercializing the Guardian family of interceptor systems. The development comes as India’s armed forces increasingly focus on finding effective solutions to detect, track and physically neutralize hostile unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as UAVs. The growing use of drones in modern conflicts has increased the need for specialized systems capable of stopping aerial threats before they can reach sensitive military or civilian targets. According to an analysis cited by The Sunday Guardian, US-based Powerus has granted…

The United States and India have taken another significant step toward expanding their defense cooperation after the Javelin Joint Venture signed an agreement with Tata Advanced Systems Limited to explore co-producing Javelin All-Up-Round missiles in India. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor welcomed the development, describing the collaboration as an important advancement in the defense relationship between Washington and New Delhi. He said the partnership could create additional opportunities for American companies while supporting the US defense-industrial base and expanding India’s advanced manufacturing capabilities. The Javelin Joint Venture, formed by Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with…

India and Bangladesh have renewed their focus on strengthening bilateral relations through closer parliamentary cooperation and deeper connections between the people of both countries. India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, held separate meetings with Bangladesh’s Speaker of the National Parliament, Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, and Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal at the Parliament in Dhaka. The discussions explored ways to increase engagement between the legislatures of the two neighboring democracies and promote stronger exchanges at different levels. During the meetings, Trivedi highlighted the role parliamentary engagement can play in bringing the people of India and Bangladesh closer. According to the Indian…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, focusing on regional developments, global conflicts, maritime trade, and the safety of Indian seafarers. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and marked the leaders’ first in-person meeting of 2026. The two leaders exchanged views on several international developments, including ongoing conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea region. According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, these conflicts have created wider challenges for maritime trade and have also raised concerns about the safety and security of Indian seafarers…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek on Monday as the two leaders held discussions on the state of bilateral relations and the evolving situation in West Asia. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in the Kyrgyz capital. Senior Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, were present during the discussions. The two sides reviewed recent developments in the relationship between India and Iran and highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation in areas that serve the interests of both countries. The meeting continued a series of recent exchanges…

India and Canada are increasingly positioned to deepen their economic and financial relationship, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman describing the two countries as natural partners with strong connections that extend well beyond individual trade agreements. Sitharaman made the remarks during her official visit to Canada, which began in Toronto on August 25. The four-day trip is focused on expanding bilateral commerce, encouraging investment and strengthening cooperation across the financial sector. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora and business community in Toronto, the finance minister pointed to the broader foundations supporting the relationship. She highlighted democratic values, pluralism, growing economic engagement…

Sky Bird has reached a major milestone, celebrating five decades in the travel industry with a high-profile anniversary gala that brought together airline leaders, travel advisors, business partners, employees and other industry guests from throughout North America. The airline consolidator was established in 1976 by Arvin Shah and his wife, Jaya Shah. Over the past 50 years, the company has developed its operations around relationships with airlines and providing services and resources designed to help travel advisors serve their customers. The anniversary gathering reflected the breadth of those partnerships. Executives and representatives from major international and U.S. carriers, including Delta…

India and Mauritius are taking another step toward closer energy cooperation, with Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri meeting Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam during an official visit to the island nation. The discussions focused on expanding collaboration in the energy sector and supporting Mauritius as it works toward greater energy security and a smoother transition to cleaner energy sources. During the August 20-22 visit, Puri met Ramgoolam to discuss ways India could continue supporting Mauritius’ energy requirements. According to the Indian High Commission, the two sides explored opportunities to strengthen their existing partnership and ensure that Mauritius…