Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

Poland’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Wladyslaw Bartoszewski, has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “very charismatic” and “phenomenal leader,” stating that India is fortunate to have such leadership during a period of rapid transformation and global engagement. Highlighting Prime Minister Modi’s repeated electoral victories, Bartoszewski said they reflect strong public trust and confidence in his leadership. He noted that India has undergone a dramatic transformation under Modi’s ambitious vision, emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. According to Bartoszewski, Prime Minister Modi’s leadership has played a decisive role in reshaping India’s global standing. He said…

Michael Kratsios, Assistant to US President Donald Trump and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, will lead the US delegation to India’s AI Impact Summit later this month. Kratsios highlighted America’s leadership in AI innovation and emphasized the importance of sharing expertise with global partners. The delegation will include key officials such as Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade William Kimmitt, and Undersecretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler. Together, they will join the US Ambassador to India to represent Team USA at the summit,…

Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, said the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement between India and Australia is already delivering huge results, reinforcing the strength of bilateral business and strategic ties. Highlighting the shared vision of both countries, Green said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remain firmly aligned on ensuring a stable, free and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. He underlined that this shared outlook is a key driver of the rapidly expanding partnership between New Delhi and Canberra. Green praised the Indian community in Australia for playing a vital role in strengthening people-to-people connections and…

Former US Marine intelligence officer Grant Newsham has highlighted the significant role played by Sergio Gor, the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, in bolstering bilateral relations. Speaking a day after India and the US finalised a trade agreement, Newsham emphasised that Gor’s influence with former President Trump and his choice to serve in India underscores the strategic importance Washington places on the partnership. Newsham noted that very few ambassadors have the ability to directly communicate with the US President, and Gor’s selection reflects both his personal preference for India and his high standing within the administration. This appointment, according…

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal told Parliament that the recently concluded India–United States trade agreement has been structured in a way that fully safeguards the interests of Indian farmers. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he stressed that agriculture and dairy products have been deliberately kept outside the scope of the pact, ensuring that sensitive rural sectors remain unaffected by external competition. Goyal emphasised that while the government has been careful about protecting farming and food-related concerns, it has also used the agreement to unlock broader economic benefits. According to him, the deal is expected to create fresh prospects for…

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman publicly welcomed the newly concluded trade agreement between India and the United States, describing it as a major positive development for citizens of both nations. In a statement posted on social media, she highlighted that Indian-made goods would now benefit from a significantly reduced tariff rate of 18 per cent when entering the US market. Sitharaman credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump for their leadership in finalising the deal, stressing that the partnership between the world’s two largest democracies would create meaningful economic gains for their people. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw…

Indian and Russian business leaders, along with government officials, convened in Moscow last week to strengthen economic ties amid global geopolitical uncertainty and economic disruptions. This dialogue follows the December summit in Delhi between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which laid the groundwork for enhanced bilateral business cooperation. According to South Africa’s Independent Online, India has become a critical economic partner for Russia, particularly through crude oil purchases, providing a financial lifeline to a nation facing international sanctions and isolation aimed at weakening its economy. The meeting centered on boosting investments, developing new financial instruments, and…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to visit the United States next week, sources confirmed on Wednesday, to participate in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial. Scheduled for February 4 and hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the ministerial will bring together global partners to strengthen collaboration on critical mineral supply chains, which are vital for economic security, technological leadership, and the energy transition. The US Department of State highlighted that the ministerial will focus on enhancing international partnerships to ensure reliable and resilient critical mineral supply chains, essential for the US’s economic and national security as well…

Apple Inc. delivered a record-breaking performance in the October-December 2025 quarter, with CEO Tim Cook highlighting significant growth in India. Globally, the company reported $143.7 billion in revenue, marking its strongest quarter ever, with net profits reaching $42.09 billion and earnings per share soaring to $2.84, surpassing analyst expectations of $138.4 billion revenue and $2.68 EPS. iPhone sales formed the backbone of this historic quarter, generating $85.27 billion in revenue. The Mac and iPad segments contributed $8.39 billion and $8.50 billion respectively, while wearables and accessories brought in $11.49 billion. Apple’s Services division, including Apple Music, iCloud, TV+, the App…

India is set to host the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on January 31, co-chaired by India and the United Arab Emirates. The high-level gathering will include foreign ministers from other Arab League member states, alongside the Arab League Secretary General, to discuss enhanced cooperation and regional engagement. Foreign ministers attending the meeting include Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim of Sudan, Varsen Aghabekian of Palestine, and Mohamed Mbaé Chanfiou of Comoros, all of whom have arrived in India ahead of the event. Their visit reflects a shared commitment to deepening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between India and the Arab world.…