New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal has called for a major surge in India-Brazil trade beyond the current USD 15 billion mark, urging both nations to aim higher and deepen cooperation across strategic sectors including defence, renewables, pharmaceuticals and emerging technologies. Trade at USD 15…
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India-France Defence Dialogue 2026 Boosts Military Tiesq
Bengaluru, February 18, 2026: India and France have significantly deepened their strategic partnership by renewing their defence cooperation agreement for another 10 years, signing a joint venture to manufacture Hammer missiles in India, and announcing reciprocal deployment of military officers during the 6th Annual Defence Dialogue held in Bengaluru. High-Level…
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Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi to Visit Australia
New Delhi: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi will embark on an official visit to Australia from February 16 to 19, 2026, marking a significant step in deepening India-Australia defence cooperation and strengthening strategic ties in the Indo-Pacific region. Strengthening Strategic Defence Ties The visit underscores the…
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Indian Navy Assumes Command of CTF 154
In a significant milestone for India’s maritime diplomacy, the Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). The development underscores India’s growing leadership role in collaborative maritime security across the Indian Ocean Region and beyond.The change…
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PM Modi to Visit Israel on February 27, First Trip in Third Term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Israel on February 27–28, marking his first visit to the country during his third term and his first Israel trip in nearly nine years. The visit comes at a crucial time for India–Israel relations, with both countries looking to deepen strategic…
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PM Modi, Brazil President Lula Reaffirm India–Brazil Partnership
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephone conversation with the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, His Excellency Mr. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during which the two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthen the India–Brazil Strategic Partnership. The discussion reflected the growing momentum…
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India, Kenya Boost Defence Ties at Nairobi Expo
India and Kenya took another significant step toward deepening their defence partnership as Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar urged the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to actively explore collaborative opportunities with Indian defence companies. He was addressing the 3rd India-Kenya Defence Exhibition & Seminar held in Nairobi during his three-day…
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Indian Navy Strengthens Act East Engagement
New Delhi/Singapore: The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) has arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, marking a significant step in strengthening ASEAN–India maritime cooperation and regional naval engagement. The squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, reached Singapore on January 15, 2026,…
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Jaishankar, Rubio Reset India‑US Trade & Defence
India and the United States signalled efforts to stabilise and advance bilateral ties as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a detailed phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on trade, defence cooperation, critical minerals, nuclear energy and broader strategic engagement. The high-level interaction comes at a…
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General Dwivedi Boosts Defence Ties with UAE, Sri Lanka
New Delhi: The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, successfully concluded his official visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from 5 to 8 January 2026. The visits aimed to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance military-to-military engagement, and deepen strategic partnerships with key nations in…