Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held several bilateral meetings with international leaders and diplomats during the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening its diplomatic and strategic partnerships across regions. During the event, Jaishankar met Bhutan’s Foreign Minister Lyonpo DN Dhungyel and reiterated the strong relationship shared between the two neighbouring nations. In a message shared on social media, he expressed his satisfaction at the meeting and highlighted India’s dedication to expanding the special partnership with Bhutan. The two leaders discussed cooperation and reaffirmed their intent to further deepen bilateral engagement across various sectors. Jaishankar also…

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and governance approach, highlighting his strong focus on delivering benefits directly to citizens while signalling Canada’s intent to deepen cooperation with India. Speaking at the Lowy Institute think tank in Sydney, Carney described Modi as a highly disciplined and unique political leader who maintains an intense and demanding schedule. Reflecting on his interactions with the Indian Prime Minister, Carney noted that Modi has remained continuously active in public life for more than two decades, serving first as Chief Minister of Gujarat and later as India’s Prime Minister without…

India and Finland have agreed to expand their cooperation in Arctic and polar research while strengthening collaboration in education, innovation, and advanced technologies. The announcement came after high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, highlighting the growing strategic partnership between the two countries. India described Finland as an important partner in the Nordic region, emphasizing that the partnership will focus on scientific collaboration and sustainable development in polar regions. Both nations are exploring opportunities to jointly advance research initiatives related to the Arctic, an area that is gaining global significance due to climate change and…

Canada has signed a crucial $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement with India, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral energy cooperation and deepening Ottawa’s economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement, announced under a broader Strategic Energy Partnership, will see Cameco supply nearly 22 million pounds of uranium to India between 2027 and 2035 to fuel its civil nuclear reactors. According to a report by One World Outlook, the deal links a premium Canadian energy resource to one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets, signalling a shift in Canada’s approach toward India. The partnership reflects Ottawa’s recognition of India’s…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership during a joint press appearance in New Delhi, crediting him with steering India into becoming the world’s fastest growing economy over the past decade. Carney noted that income levels across India have risen at an unprecedented pace, describing the transformation as rare in modern economic history. Referring to India’s 2023 G20 presidency theme, “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” Carney said the message reflects the spirit needed to address global challenges that no single country can tackle alone. He emphasized that Canada shares India’s ambition and strategic vision for…

 India and Sweden have taken a significant step to strengthen their bilateral collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies by signing a Statement of Intent (SoI) during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The agreement, inked between the IndiaAI Mission and Business Sweden, aims to advance cooperation in the development, deployment, and application of AI solutions across industrial and societal domains. According to India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the SoI provides a structured framework to promote innovation, economic growth, and sustainable development through the responsible and inclusive use of AI. This initiative underscores the growing importance of…

Asha Sharma, a 37-year-old Indian-American executive, has assumed the role of CEO at Microsoft Gaming, taking charge of the company’s $180 billion gaming division, which includes Xbox, Bethesda, and Activision Blizzard. Her appointment, announced on February 20, 2026, by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, surprised the gaming community, as Sharma has no prior experience running a gaming company. Sharma, who grew up in Wisconsin and studied business at the University of Minnesota, previously led Microsoft’s AI platforms and held leadership roles at Meta, Instacart, and Porch Group. Nadella praised her strategic insight and leadership skills, expressing confidence in her ability to…

Relations between India and Greece are gaining strategic significance, particularly in the defence sector, as regional geopolitical dynamics continue to evolve. Analysts highlight that the growing bilateral partnership reflects not only shared interests but also a broader strategic convergence aimed at maintaining stability across the Mediterranean and the Indo-Pacific. Reports indicate that shifting alliances, regional rivalries, and emerging influence axes have made select bilateral ties essential for maintaining peace. Within this context, India and Greece are enhancing their strategic dialogue, with military collaboration entering a new phase. The visit of Vice Admiral Eleftherios-Dimitrios Katara, Chief of the Hellenic Navy General…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day official visit to Israel from February 25-26, reinforcing the longstanding strategic partnership between the two nations, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Invited by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this will be Modi’s second visit to Israel since 2017, which previously expanded collaboration in defence, agriculture, and water management. During the visit, PM Modi is scheduled to meet with Netanyahu to evaluate the progress of the India-Israel Strategic Partnership and explore new avenues of cooperation in science and technology, innovation, defence and security, agriculture, water management, trade, and people-to-people exchanges.…

A new civic data initiative, the Indian American Voter Atlas, has been launched to map the political engagement and influence of Indian Americans in the United States ahead of this year’s midterm elections. The platform is being described as the first open, nonpartisan resource dedicated solely to this rapidly growing community, aiming to provide structured, publicly accessible information about their role in American politics. Announcing the launch, community leader Anang Mittal highlighted that the initiative is designed specifically “for and about the Indian American community,” emphasizing that it is intended as a civic data resource rather than a political advocacy…