India and Japan have discussed opportunities to further strengthen cooperation in communications, digital technology and artificial intelligence, reflecting the growing importance of emerging technologies in their bilateral relationship.

The discussions took place during a meeting between India’s Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, and Hideo Fuseida, Director General for International Affairs at Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, in Tokyo. The two officials exchanged views on expanding collaboration across communications, digital technologies and AI.

The latest engagement comes amid broader efforts by India and Japan to deepen cooperation in advanced technologies. The two countries have identified artificial intelligence, information and communication technology, semiconductors and other emerging areas as important components of their economic and technological partnership.

India and Japan have also been working to strengthen cooperation in AI through strategic dialogues and research partnerships. A joint statement issued in July 2026 highlighted areas including AI governance, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, computing resources, semiconductors and collaboration among government, industry and academia.

The communications sector has remained another important area of bilateral cooperation. Earlier initiatives have included collaboration on 5G, Open RAN, telecom network security, quantum communications and other emerging technologies. Both countries have also explored opportunities for joint projects and technological development under their broader ICT cooperation framework.

The latest discussion therefore adds to a wider India-Japan technology partnership that extends beyond traditional economic cooperation. Continued engagement in communications, digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence could create opportunities for research, innovation and industry collaboration between the two countries.

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United Nations: India and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their “special and privileged” strategic partnership during a meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the two sides also discussed coordination at international platforms, including the United Nations, G20 and BRICS.

“The sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the special and privileged Russia-India Strategic Partnership and close coordination at the UN, G20 and BRICS,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a post on X following the meeting.

Jaishankar said the two ministers exchanged views on several ongoing issues and reviewed bilateral relations as well as cooperation within BRICS.

Lavrov had visited India earlier in September to attend the BRICS Summit, along with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The engagement between the two countries comes as India continues to maintain diplomatic contacts with Russia, Ukraine and other international partners on a range of global issues.

US President Donald Trump has invited Putin to the G20 Summit of industrialised and emerging economies scheduled for December, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to attend.

During his meeting with Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Kyrgyzstan last month, Modi called for an end to the Ukraine conflict, referring to the importance of humanity and dialogue.

Jaishankar had also met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha earlier in the week. Following that meeting, Jaishankar said the two sides discussed developments over the preceding weeks, while Sybiha said their talks included peace efforts.

Neither Jaishankar nor the Russian Foreign Ministry specifically mentioned the Ukraine conflict in their account of the Jaishankar-Lavrov meeting. Jaishankar referred more broadly to discussions on several ongoing issues.

India and Russia have maintained close diplomatic relations and regularly coordinate on international issues. As members of several multilateral groupings, the two countries have engaged on subjects including global financial institutions, technology cooperation, energy and the interests of developing countries.

The Jaishankar-Lavrov meeting was part of India’s wider diplomatic engagements during the UN General Assembly session, where the External Affairs Minister has been holding discussions with counterparts from several countries.

India’s engagements at the United Nations are focused on bilateral partnerships as well as broader international issues, including climate change, terrorism, development and cooperation among countries of the Global South.

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Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders collectively represent one of the U.S.’ fastest growing racial demographic cohorts. This rapidly expanding population has concurrently become the nation’s fastest-growing voter bloc.

In recognition of the AAPI community’s rapid growth and impact, AAPI Data has partnered with Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) to create state-specific data factsheets on the AAPI electorate, serving as vital resources tailored to all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Key data points include:

• Number of AAPI eligible voters statewide
• Aggregate AAPI population statistics and growth trajectories
• Prominent ethnic subgroup populations (e.g. Chinese, Indian, Filipino)
• Counties with highest AAPI residential density
• Limited english proficiency rates
• AAPI voter engagement identification
• Socioeconomic challenge indicators

For political campaigns, elected representatives, advocacy organizations, media entities and academic researchers, these fact sheets can unlock valuable insights, serving as a resource to better understand and strategically engage the AAPI electorate in each state.

Asian-Indians in each states

Alabama – 18,026

Arizona –  75,273

Arkansas – 15,000

California – 967,504

Colorado – 43,100

Connecticut – 67,991

Delaware – 18,531

District of Columbia – 10,473

Florida – 231,340

Georgia – 191,013

Idaho – 4,416

Illinois – 280,737

Indiana – 60,358

Iowa – 18,282

Kansas – 21,969

Kentucky – 19,937

Louisiana – 15,191

Maine – 2,373

Maryland – 116,946

Massachusetts – 144,091

Michigan – 138,644

Minnesota – 52,192

Mississippi – 7,887

Missouri – 41,272

Montana – 840

Nebraska – 10,753

Nevada – 22,037

New Hampshire – 11,859

New Jersey – 448,645

New Mexico – 7,018

New York – 417,890

North Carolina – 142,203

North Dakota – 2,268

Ohio – 111,815

Oklahoma – 18,935

Oregon – 36,193

Pennsylvania – 173,014

Rhode Island – 10,107

South Carolina – 33,760

South Dakota – 2,149

Tennessee – 43,949

Texas – 588,500

Utah – 14,854

Vermont – 2,806

Virginia – 174,842

Washington – 172,827

West Virginia – 4,440

Wisconsin – 39,669

Wyoming – 1,024

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of meetings with foreign leaders and ministers on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, focusing on bilateral relations, multilateral cooperation and major international developments. His engagements covered issues ranging from regional security and ongoing conflicts to economic, energy and food security.

Jaishankar met Panama President Jose Raul Mulino and discussed bilateral relations and areas of cooperation. He also held talks with Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam, reviewing the progress of India’s bilateral relationship with the island nation as well as cooperation through multilateral platforms.

West Asia and economic ties featured prominently in Jaishankar’s meeting with Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. The two officials exchanged views on developments across the region while also discussing India-Iraq economic and energy cooperation.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine was another major subject during Jaishankar’s discussions. In his meeting with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, the two sides exchanged views on security in Europe and the continuing Russia-Ukraine conflict. They also discussed its broader implications and opportunities for India and Estonia to work together on shared challenges, alongside multilateral cooperation.

Jaishankar also met Ghanaian Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa to discuss ways to deepen relations between India and Ghana. Their conversation included current regional and global developments.

Global food and energy challenges arising from conflicts were discussed during Jaishankar’s meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband. The conversation reflected the wider international concerns surrounding the effects of geopolitical instability on essential resources and global security.

The EAM also held discussions with Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin, focusing on developments in the region and India’s longstanding bilateral cooperation with the Central Asian country.

His UNGA engagements further included meetings with Barbados Foreign Minister Christopher Peter Sinckler, Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

The series of meetings reflects the broad diplomatic agenda surrounding India’s participation in UNGA81. Alongside strengthening individual bilateral partnerships, the discussions addressed interconnected global issues involving security, conflicts, energy, food supplies and multilateral cooperation.

Through these engagements, India continued its diplomatic outreach with countries across different regions, including South Asia, Europe, West Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, while placing bilateral relationships within the broader context of evolving international challenges.

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Timor-Leste President José Manuel Ramos-Horta has renewed his support for India’s bid to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, citing the country’s size, democratic record, civilisation and growing global role.

Ramos-Horta said India’s exclusion from permanent membership was difficult to justify and noted the country’s contribution to developing nations. He also highlighted India’s progress in science, technology, medicine and information technology.

The Timor-Leste president called for stronger cooperation between the two countries in areas including health care, food security, agriculture and education. He noted that Timorese students study in India, while Indian medical students and teachers are also present in Timor-Leste.

India and Timor-Leste have maintained diplomatic relations since 2003, with cooperation expanding across education, agriculture, technology and development initiatives. Timor-Leste has previously supported India’s permanent membership of the UN Security Council.

Ramos-Horta also advocated a greater role for the G20 in global economic discussions, arguing that the group better reflects the changing distribution of economic power. The UN Security Council currently has five permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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India is seeking to expand its engagement with Caribbean nations by prioritizing economic cooperation, digital connectivity and mobility partnerships, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said during the India-CARICOM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York on Wednesday.

The discussion took place alongside the high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly, bringing India together with representatives of the Caribbean Community, or CARICOM. Jaishankar highlighted the historical connections between India and Caribbean countries, noting that both regions share common development concerns and opportunities for collaboration.

In a post on X, the minister said India had emphasized the importance of advancing cooperation across several strategic sectors. He also encouraged CARICOM members to explore participation in the International Solar Alliance and the Global Biofuels Alliance, reflecting India’s efforts to promote renewable energy partnerships in the region.

Jaishankar also reviewed India’s development initiatives across Caribbean countries. He said several committed small and medium enterprise projects and Quick Impact Projects had been completed, while other initiatives were still progressing. India’s assistance has included limb-fitting camps, donated haemodialysis equipment and compact BHISHM Cube medical units designed to support emergency healthcare needs.

The minister further urged CARICOM nations to utilize training opportunities offered by India. He added that customized programs could be developed to address specific areas of interest identified by partner countries.

During his diplomatic engagements in New York, Jaishankar also held discussions with foreign ministers from several European nations. His meeting with Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen included an exchange of views on the Ukraine conflict and a review of commitments emerging from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands earlier in the year.

With Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, Jaishankar discussed geopolitical developments and technology-related challenges. He said India’s bilateral relationship with Finland, along with cooperation within the European Union, remained strong.

His talks with Slovenian Foreign Minister Tone Kajzer focused on trade and investment opportunities as India and the European Union move toward implementing their proposed free trade agreement. Discussions covered energy, manufacturing, digital development, connectivity, defense and multilateral cooperation.

Jaishankar also met Andorra’s Foreign Minister Imma Tor Faus to discuss trade, investment, climate change, artificial intelligence and global collaboration, underscoring India’s broader diplomatic engagement across economic and strategic priorities.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed his intention to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Canada as New Delhi and Ottawa continue efforts to strengthen their bilateral relationship and make progress toward a broader trade agreement.

The proposed visit comes amid renewed diplomatic and economic engagement between the two countries. Trade remains a major focus, with India and Canada working toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) designed to establish a wider framework for commerce and investment.

Both countries have previously set 2026 as their target for completing negotiations on the proposed agreement. The talks are part of efforts to expand economic cooperation and create greater opportunities for businesses in both markets.

Carney and Modi have discussed the future of India-Canada economic relations on several occasions. Their engagement gained momentum following Carney’s visit to India in March. During that trip, the two leaders agreed to accelerate work on the CEPA and pursue completion of the negotiations during 2026.

The leaders subsequently reviewed progress on economic cooperation during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France in June. At that meeting, they noted progress in the trade negotiations and reiterated their objective of completing the CEPA talks within the year.

The renewed focus on trade follows a period in which relations between New Delhi and Ottawa had faced significant strain. The decision to resume negotiations on a broader economic agreement represents an effort to place greater emphasis on commercial cooperation and bilateral economic interests.

Carney had invited Modi to visit Canada during 2026. The two leaders agreed to remain in contact through diplomatic channels while officials work toward identifying a date that is convenient for both sides. The visit has yet to be scheduled.

A visit by Modi would provide another opportunity for the two governments to discuss trade, investment, and other areas of bilateral cooperation. It would also come as negotiators work to resolve outstanding issues surrounding the proposed CEPA.

For India and Canada, the trade agreement is intended to provide a more comprehensive structure for their economic relationship. Beyond increasing trade, the negotiations could support investment and deeper commercial links between businesses in the two countries.

With both governments maintaining their focus on completing the negotiations in 2026, the proposed CEPA and Modi’s potential visit to Canada are emerging as important elements of the latest phase in India-Canada engagement.

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India and New Zealand are moving toward a broader and more strategically significant partnership, with trade and maritime security emerging as two major areas of cooperation. The relationship gained fresh momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to New Zealand in July 2026, when the two nations upgraded their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership.

The economic relationship received another boost following the ratification of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement by New Zealand’s Parliament. The agreement is expected to open new avenues for trade and investment and reduce the restrictions that have historically limited commercial exchanges between the two countries.

Once implemented, the FTA will remove or lower tariffs covering about 95% of New Zealand’s exports to India. Indian products will also gain duty-free access to the New Zealand market. Both nations have established an objective of doubling their bilateral trade to $4 billion by 2030, creating a framework for significantly expanding commercial ties.

For New Zealand, stronger economic engagement with India offers access to one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets. The partnership could also help Wellington broaden its trade relationships beyond established markets such as China, Australia, and the United States. India accounted for just 1.8% of New Zealand’s exports in 2025, indicating considerable scope for future growth.

India could benefit from New Zealand’s capabilities and opportunities in areas including advanced research, education, agriculture, food technology, and investment. The FTA could therefore support cooperation across several sectors rather than focusing solely on conventional merchandise trade.

The relationship is also expanding into the maritime domain. India and New Zealand have agreed to work together on maritime security, hydrography, logistics, and information sharing. These arrangements are helping create the groundwork for their first bilateral naval exercise, representing a new step in defense cooperation.

New Zealand’s potential participation in the maritime-security component of India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative could further strengthen their regional coordination. Areas of practical cooperation may include maritime awareness, protection of sea routes, disaster response, and broader security efforts.

An analysis by the Lowy Institute noted that closer ties with New Zealand give India a stronger connection with Oceania and complement its wider efforts to develop partnerships across the Indo-Pacific. For both countries, the latest developments provide opportunities to translate their upgraded strategic relationship into deeper economic, maritime, and regional cooperation.

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have renewed their longstanding partnership, extending their cooperation agreement for another five years through January 8, 2032. The updated framework also introduces new areas of collaboration, including human and robotic space exploration, space weather and the sustainable use of outer space.

The agreement was formalized through an exchange of letters signed in Paris on September 10, 2026, on the sidelines of the International Space Summit. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan and ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher represented the two agencies during the renewal process.

The expanded partnership reflects the growing ambitions of India and Europe in space science, advanced technology and exploration beyond Earth orbit. It also provides a framework for both organizations to identify additional opportunities for joint research, mission development and technological advancement.

ESA said its cooperation agreement with ISRO originally came into force in January 2002. Over more than two decades, the agencies have collaborated across several fields, including Earth observation, satellite navigation, space science and mission operations support.

Josef Aschbacher emphasized that international partnerships are increasingly important as space activities expand and new possibilities emerge in exploration, sustainability and advanced technologies. He described the relationship between ESA and ISRO as a trusted partnership that could deliver further benefits to citizens and economies in both regions.

Dr. Narayanan similarly highlighted the practical value of cooperation between the two space agencies. He said the partnership has generated meaningful benefits for India and Europe while demonstrating how international collaboration can advance scientific and technological progress.

The revised agreement also recognizes the importance of protecting the long-term sustainability of activities in outer space. As more nations and organizations expand their presence in orbit, responsible space operations are becoming an increasingly important area for cooperation.

The renewed framework builds on earlier efforts to strengthen collaboration in human space exploration. In May 2025, ISRO and ESA signed a Joint Statement of Intent focused on human spaceflight, including potential cooperation involving low Earth orbit and future lunar exploration.

ESA officials had also expressed interest in exploring collaboration with India on human spaceflight, lunar missions and Venus exploration during discussions with the Indian delegation at the International Space Summit.

The latest agreement reinforces the commitment of both agencies to pursue scientific discovery, technological innovation and new exploration opportunities through sustained international cooperation.

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India and Ukraine have renewed discussions on peace initiatives, regional security, and bilateral cooperation as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to affect global stability and international trade. The discussions took place during a meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Sybiha revealed on September 21 that the two ministers had exchanged views on peace efforts, bilateral relations, and international developments. Jaishankar separately confirmed that their conversation examined developments from the past several weeks, highlighting ongoing diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Kyiv.

The meeting followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi met Putin during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi earlier this month and reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy remain essential to addressing international conflicts.

The two leaders also discussed developments in West Asia and the Black Sea region, where continuing instability has affected maritime commerce and the safety of Indian sailors. Modi conveyed India’s willingness to contribute to peace efforts and support initiatives aimed at reducing tensions.

During a separate interaction with Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Kyrgyzstan on August 31, Modi called for an end to the prolonged conflict and a transition toward lasting peace. He emphasized that every day of warfare represents a setback for humanity, while progress toward peace offers hope for a better future.

The Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fifth year following Russia’s 2022 invasion, has witnessed renewed violence in recent weeks. Russian missile and drone attacks have intensified, while Ukrainian forces have carried out strikes against targets inside Russia, including strategic infrastructure and economic facilities.

Sybiha also underscored the importance of restoring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, describing it as vital to global food security. The waterway serves as a crucial route for agricultural exports from Ukraine and Russia, and disruptions have affected food and fertilizer supplies worldwide.

Beyond security concerns, India and Ukraine explored opportunities for stronger economic and technological engagement. Sybiha said preparations were underway for the next meeting of the bilateral Intergovernmental Commission, which is expected to feature business participation and innovation-focused discussions.

Ukraine expressed interest in developing partnerships with India across science, education, technology, agriculture, information technology, and pharmaceuticals, signaling a broader approach to strengthening bilateral relations despite geopolitical challenges.

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