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May 2, 2025 11:55 AM

India, EU reaffirm commitment to conclude Free Trade Agreement by 2025

India and the European Union on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to concluding an ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025, with both sides underscoring the strategic value of deepening trade ties and enhancing economic cooperation. During a high-level meeting held between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič, both sides noted steady progress across various negotiating tracks and agreed to maintain momentum...

May 1, 2025 9:04 AM

India, Egypt to boost joint counter-terrorism efforts

India and Egypt have agreed to intensify their collaboration in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. This decision was made during the 4th Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism, held in Cairo on Wednesday. In a press release, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that both countries strongly condemned the recent "heinous terrorist attack" in Pahalgam, which targeted domestic and international tourists. Egypt reaffirmed its full support for India...

April 30, 2025 9:12 AM

Trump says trade talks with India ‘coming along great’

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed optimism about ongoing trade negotiations with India, stating that talks were “coming along great” and suggesting that a deal could be on the horizon. Speaking to reporters at an airport before heading to a rally in Michigan to mark the first 100 days of his second term, Trump said, “India’s coming along great. I think we’ll have a deal with India... they want to make a deal.” While the president avoided committing to a specific timeli...

April 29, 2025 3:44 PM

India, US make ‘positive progress’ in trade talks held In Washington

India and the United States have made "positive progress" in discussions on a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement, with officials from both sides meeting in Washington, D.C. between April 23 and 25. The talks come after a previous round of discussions held in New Delhi in March. Officials from India’s Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative discussed a wide range of issues, including tariff and non-tariff matters. According to an official statement, the talks wer...

April 29, 2025 10:15 AM

Pak exposed as rogue state fuelling global terrorism: India at UN

India has strongly condemned Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of fuelling global terrorism in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, including 25 tourists and one local resident. Speaking at the launch of the Victims of Terrorism Association Network (VoTAN) in New York, India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel, drew global attention to a Pakistani minister’s public admission of supporting terrorism. She referred to Paki...

April 28, 2025 3:58 PM

India signs ₹63,000 crore Rafale Marine aircraft deal with France

India and France on Monday signed a ₹63,000 crore defence agreement for the acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Defence Ministry headquarters at South Block in New Delhi, the Indian Navy said. The Cabinet Committee on Security had approved the deal earlier this month. Representing France was its Ambassador to India, while Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh led the Indian delegation. The Defence Ministers of both countries also attended t...

April 24, 2025 8:03 PM

Air India, IndiGo reroute international flights after Pakistan closes airspace for India

Major Indian carriers Air India and IndiGo announced on Thursday that several of their international flights will be rerouted following Pakistan’s decision to close its airspace to Indian airlines. The move comes amid escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries in the aftermath of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Air India stated that due to the closure of Pakistani airspace for Indian carriers, several of its flights to and from North America, the UK, Eur...

April 23, 2025 10:13 PM

India vows to bring Pahalgam attack perpetrators to justice, announces five major measures against Pakistan

India on Wednesday vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack and hold their sponsors accountable, announcing a series of strong measures against Pakistan, which it accused of continuing to support terrorism in the Kashmir Valley. Following a two-hour meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressed the media and outlined several decisive steps taken in response to the attack....

April 23, 2025 10:00 PM

25 Indians, one Nepali citizen killed in Pahalgam terror attack

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, held a detailed review on Wednesday of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national. Addressing a special press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that the CCS unequivocally condemned the attack and extended its deepest condolences to the families of the victims, while also wishing a speedy recovery to those injured. “T...

April 23, 2025 3:57 PM

India, Saudi Arabia seek to conclude bilateral investment treaty negotiations soon

India and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their intention to expedite negotiations for a Bilateral Investment Treaty, underscoring the growing economic cooperation between the two countries. The announcement came during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on April 22, at the invitation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. This visit marked Prime Minister Modi’s third trip to Saudi Arabia and followed the Crown Prince’s visit to Ind...