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October 22, 2026 6:38 PM

Asian Para Games: Dharmaraj Solairaj defends gold with record-breaking 7.15m leap

India’s Dharmaraj Solairaj strengthened his position among Asia’s leading para-athletes on Thursday, defending his men’s long jump title at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a record-breaking effort of 7.15m. Competing in the combined T44/T62/T64 final at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, the 32-year-old Tamil Nadu athlete produced his decisive jump on his second attempt, setting a new Asian record and securing his second successive gold medal at the continent...

October 22, 2026 3:59 PM

India, Poland agree to deepen ties in trade, defence, counter-terrorism and disaster management

India and Poland on Thursday made four announcements covering trade, defence, counter-terrorism and disaster resilience during Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s official visit to India. Both the countries set a target of doubling bilateral trade by 2030 and announced the establishment of a Defence Industry Dialogue . The two countries also agreed to hold a dialogue on counter-terrorism, adding another avenue for bilateral security cooperation. Poland’s joining of the Coalition for Disas...

October 22, 2026 3:52 PM

India, Poland aim to double trade by 2030, deepen defence and technology cooperation

India and Poland on Thursday set a target of doubling bilateral trade by 2030 and agreed to expand cooperation in defence, emerging technologies, critical minerals and connectivity following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk. In a joint statement issued after their meeting, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to translating the India-Poland Strategic Partnership into concrete, time-bound and mutually beneficial outcomes. They also proposed...

October 22, 2026 3:46 PM

Indian national killed, three injured in Saudi Arabia attacks; India condemns strikes

India strongly condemned the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), one Indian national was killed and two others were injured in attacks on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, while another Indian national was injured in the attack on Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province on October 21. The Ministry conveyed condolences t...

October 22, 2026 3:06 PM

‘Proud that I can call PM Modi my friend’: Polish PM Donald Tusk says India, Poland have no ‘conflict of interest’

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday said he was "proud" to call Prime Minister Narendra Modi his friend while highlighting that India and Poland have no "conflict of interest". He also expressed appreciation for India's global role. Addressing a joint press meet with PM Modi at Hyderabad House here, the Polish Prime Minister highlighted the positive ties between the two countries. "I am proud that I can call PM Modi my friend," the Polish Prime Minister said. He also said that India...

October 23, 2026 12:55 PM

‘India-EU FTA has broadened opportunities’ for India-Poland partnership: PM Modi

India and Poland have agreed to establish a Startup Bridge and deepen cooperation in defence, space and nuclear energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday following talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in New Delhi. Delivering a joint press statement, PM Modi invited Polish companies to partner with India in co-development and co-production in strategic sectors. He also announced plans to develop partnerships in critical minerals and coal gasification, drawing on Polish exper...

October 22, 2026 2:53 PM

PM Modi, Polish PM Donald Tusk hold delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk on Thursday held delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi to review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations between India and Poland and explore avenues for further strengthening their Strategic Partnership. The Indian delegation included External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, while the Polish PM was accompanied by members of his delegati...

October 22, 2026 1:49 PM

EAM Jaishankar calls on Polish PM Donald Tusk, discusses deepening India-Poland cooperation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday called on Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in New Delhi and welcomed his views on expanding cooperation between India and Poland across a range of sectors. Tusk is on a three-day official visit to India from October 21 to 23 at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation. “Pleased to call on Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland. Appreciated his sharing thoughts on deepening India-Poland cooperation across a wide range of domains,” EAM Ja...

October 21, 2026 10:08 AM

India, UAE review strategic partnership, agree to maintain close consultations

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan reviewed bilateral cooperation during delegation-level talks held as part of the UAE minister’s official visit to India on October 19–20. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the ministers expressed satisfaction with the steady progress of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across trade, investment, energy, defence, technology and people-t...

October 20, 2026 5:28 PM

India-UAE trade crosses $100 billion; EAM Jaishankar calls for dialogue on Gulf situation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said India-UAE bilateral trade had crossed $100 billion since the signing of their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). He also expressed concern over the situation in the Gulf and called for dialogue and diplomacy. Welcoming UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Mumbai, EAM Jaishankar said the relationship was living up to its promise as a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership after...