The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party on Tuesday held its newly rebranded weekly strategy meeting, now titled ‘Mangal Milan’, at the Parliament Library Building, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the Members of Parliament to pay attention towards the aspirations of youth, called for the strictest action against those accused in the case of...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Members of Parliament to engage in informed and respectful debate, with a shared commitment to the country’s progress, in the Monsoon Session that began on Monday (July 20, 2026). In a veiled attack on the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Mr. Modi referred to the innovators at Indian startup Skyroot Aerospace,...
Union Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that the Cabinet has expanded a key semiconductor programme by approving fresh capital of Rs 1.28 trillion (Rs 1,27,500 crore) and approved an outlay of Rs 625 billion (Rs 62,500 crore) for mobile phone manufacturing. At a media briefing following a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister...
India declared a one-day national mourning on Monday as a mark of respect for former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing him as a “visionary leader”. Sheikh Hamad, known as Father Emir of Qatar, passed away this morning at the age of 74. He ruled Qatar from...
India and Australia on Thursday (July 9, 2026) adopted a new Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, committing to significantly deepen military engagement, strengthen defence industrial collaboration and expand maritime security cooperation amid growing geostrategic uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific. The declaration, adopted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, outlines an...
In a big endorsement of India’s election management model, India will support the development of Indonesia-specific Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), sources told ET Bureau, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Tuesday, with the two sides set to expand cooperation across defence, critical minerals and maritime infrastructure. After the proven...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday began a three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. He said the visit, from July 6-11, “will further strengthen India’s Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision as well as our outlook towards a free and open Indo-Pacific”. Modi, who reached Jakarta Monday afternoon, was received at the airport by Indonesian...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. In his departure statement, the Prime Minister said that he will visit Indonesia from 6th to 8th of this month at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto. He said the visit will further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which...
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday dismissed recent threats from Pakistanregarding the suspended Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), asserting that New Delhi’s stance remains unchanging. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that the bilateral water pact is currently held in abeyance due to Islamabad’s persistent backing of cross-border militancy. On the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT),...
India and Japan agreed on Thursday to boost cooperation in artificial intelligence, metals, energy and defence as well as prepare a joint roadmap for economic security, as the Asian nations sought to further strengthen their ties. The agreements were signed after talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, who...