Bharti Airtel has announced a ₹20,000 crore capital infusion into its newly licensed non-banking financial company (NBFC), Airtel Money Limited, marking a decisive shift from loan distribution to direct lending. The move places the telecom major in direct competition with established players such as Jio Financial Services and Bajaj Finance…
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Canada PM Mark Carney to Visit India for Strategic Talks
Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Mark Carney, will make his first official visit to India from 27 February to 2 March 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, promote trade and investment, and foster collaboration across energy, critical…
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India, Brazil Sign TKDL Pact to Protect Traditional Knowledge
New Delhi, February 23, 2026: India and Brazil have signed a landmark Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Access Agreement, strengthening global efforts to prevent biopiracy and improve patent examination standards. The agreement enables Brazil’s patent office to access India’s TKDL database, reinforcing cooperation in intellectual property rights and traditional knowledge…
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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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Modi Welcomes Macron, Boosts India–France Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended a warm welcome to French President Emmanuel Macron, expressing confidence that the high-level visit will further deepen the India–France strategic partnership. The Prime Minister said discussions in Mumbai and New Delhi are expected to inject fresh momentum into bilateral cooperation across key sectors….
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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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PM Modi Congratulates Sanae Takaichi on Japan Election Victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated H.E. Sanae Takaichi on her landmark victory in the elections to Japan’s House of Representatives, describing the result as a positive moment for the future of India-Japan relations. The Prime Minister conveyed his greetings through a message shared on social media platform X,…
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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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India Hosts EU Leaders, Strengthens Strategic and Trade Ties
New Delhi: In a historic first, the European Union participated as Chief Guests in India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations, with President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen visiting Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu welcomed them and hosted a state banquet,…
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India, Canada Renew Energy Partnership at IEW 2026
India and Canada took a significant step towards strengthening bilateral energy ties with the signing of a joint statement on energy cooperation during India Energy Week 2026 (IEW’26) in Goa. The agreement reflects a renewed political and commercial push by both nations to collaborate across conventional and clean energy sectors,…