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India and US Confirm Jaishankar-Rubio Talks for October 20
India and the US have confirmed an October 20 meeting between S Jaishankar and Marco Rubio in Mumbai. Trade, energy and investment will accompany discussions on defence, technology and the wider strategic partnership.
India Commits ₹150 Crore to Build Indigenous Quantum Security Systems
India has committed ₹150 crore to QNu Labs for a ₹300 crore indigenous quantum-security project. The programme aims to develop secure communications, trusted navigation, hardware authentication and precision timing technologies for defence and critical infrastructure.
A Civilisation We Inherited, A History We Barely Know
For centuries, India's history was shaped by colonial interpretations and political narratives. Today, our country is rediscovering the extraordinary depth of its civilisational heritage.
India Moves Closer to US Trade Deal, Holds Firm on Tariff Advantage
India has finalised the first phase of its trade agreement with the United States, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed. Legal drafting is underway, but New Delhi insists on securing a tariff advantage for Indian exporters before the agreement takes effect.
Hyundai Commits $15.5 Billion to Make India a Global Automotive Hub
Hyundai will invest $15.5 billion in India through 2032, expanding manufacturing, R&D, local sourcing and future mobility as it positions the country as a major global automotive innovation and export hub.
Elon Musk Is Wrong to Turn Starlink Into an Indian Political Argument
Elon Musk can argue for Starlink’s India entry, but turning a telecom approval dispute into domestic political pressure crosses a line India has guarded across Congress and BJP governments.
TCS Shares Rally Over 6% as AI Revenue Accelerates
TCS shares surged more than 6% after stable margins, international growth and annualised AI revenue of $3.1 billion lifted investor confidence. The results also helped markets look past the US suspension of the company’s green-card sponsorship route.
India and Canada Deepen Cooperation Against Crime and Terrorism
India and Canada will deepen cooperation against organised crime, terrorism, trafficking, cybercrime and extortion as security ties recover from a damaging diplomatic rupture.
RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.50% as Inflation Returns
The RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, its first increase since February 2023. The move may lift loan EMIs as the central bank confronts rising food and fuel inflation without abandoning its strong growth outlook.
World Bank Raises South Asia Growth Forecast to 6.9%
The World Bank has raised South Asia’s 2026 growth forecast to 6.9%, largely because of India’s stronger-than-expected performance. India is projected to grow 7.1% in FY27, but the region excluding India will expand by only 3.6%, exposing a widening economic divide.
India and Switzerland Sign Five Agreements as Defence and Nuclear Talks Expand
India and Switzerland signed five agreements covering mobility, transport, research and start-ups as Modi and Guy Parmelin opened talks on defence production, military exchanges and nuclear cooperation. The visit builds on the India-EFTA trade pact and its major investment target.
Ukraine Calls India’s Peace Plan the Most Comprehensive Proposal Received
Ukraine has described India’s proposal for ending the war with Russia as the most comprehensive of four initiatives under consideration. Kyiv says New Delhi has signalled a willingness to play an active role for the first time, while Putin has praised Modi’s ideas.