India has officially joined the US-led Pax Silica alliance — a coalition focused on securing critical minerals, silicon supply chains, and artificial intelligence infrastructure. But the timing is crucial. This move comes shortly after India signed multiple defence and technology agreements with France, deepening bilateral cooperation.
20 February,2026 10:15 PM ISTIs the US losing India to Europe? As PM Modi and President Macron upgrade ties to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership" in Mumbai, Washington is making a massive counter-move.
19 February,2026 01:43 AM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the Delhi AI Summit signals a major shift in the global technology race. Calling for a multipolar AI ecosystem beyond US and China dominance, India and France announced new collaborations in artificial intelligence, healthcare innovation, and strategic technology development. From launching an AI health campus at AIIMS to showcasing advanced models and international partnerships, the summit highlights a growing alliance that could reshape the future of digital power and global regulation.
19 February,2026 01:42 AM ISTIndia and France have announced more than 20 agreements following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron. The partnership has been elevated to a Special Global Strategic Partnership covering defence, trade, education, innovation, space and clean energy.
18 February,2026 02:18 AM ISTIn a landmark summit in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron officially upgraded ties to a "Special Strategic Partnership." From the inauguration of a revolutionary H125 helicopter assembly line in Karnataka to the launch of cutting-edge Indo-French AI hubs, this visit marks a massive shift in the global order.
18 February,2026 12:25 AM ISTA massive political storm has erupted after opposition MPs demanded the resignation of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over alleged past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. The minister says the meetings were professional and limited, while the Modi government calls the controversy politically motivated.
14 February,2026 01:32 AM ISTNirmala Sitharaman, delivers a wide-ranging economic reset focused on income tax restructuring, investment growth and sectoral reforms. The new framework expands tax slabs under the new regime, offering targeted relief for middle-class and upper-middle-income earners while maintaining continuity in both old and new tax structures. The 30% tax bracket now applies only to income above ₹24 lakh, shifting significantly from the earlier ₹15 lakh threshold and delivering major relief to earners in the ₹15–₹24 lakh segment. Price relief is expected across essentials, healthcare imports, personal-use imported goods, energy inputs, education-linked sectors, and manufacturing components due to customs exemptions and duty relaxations. WATCH
01 February,2026 11:20 PM ISTA political flight turned into a national tragedy after a chartered Learjet 45XR crashed near the Baramati airport in Maharashtra, resulting in the loss of all five lives onboard. The aircraft, carrying senior leaders and security personnel, was reportedly attempting a landing when the crash occurred near the runway, triggering shockwaves across the state and the country. The flight was commanded by Captain Sumit Kapoor, with First Officer Shambhavi Pathak as flight support in the cockpit. Both pilots were among the victims of the tragic crash. Also onboard were Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s Personal Security Officer, Vidip Dilip Jadhav and cabin crew member Pinky Mali. WATCH
29 January,2026 10:48 PM ISTMaharashtra stood still as the state bid a final, emotional farewell to Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, fondly known as “Dada,” following the tragic plane crash in Pune, Baramati. Baramati, his political stronghold and emotional home ground, witnessed one of the most significant state funerals in recent history, marked by full state honours and national-level presence. WATCH
29 January,2026 10:46 PM ISTThe sudden and tragic death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati has shaken Maharashtra and the nation. While rumours and conspiracy theories have circulated, Sharad Pawar has strongly dismissed all political narratives, calling the crash “purely accidental” and urging citizens and leaders alike to respect the family’s grief. Meanwhile, Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis condemned attempts to politicize the tragedy and highlighted Ajit Pawar’s decades of public service. WATCH
29 January,2026 10:44 PM ISTIndia and the European Union have signed a landmark free trade agreement after nearly 18 years of stop-start negotiations, in what European leaders are calling the “mother of all trade deals.” The timing is critical. India is currently facing steep 50 per cent tariffs on key exports to the United States, while Europe is under fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump amid disputes involving Greenland and wider security concerns. Who benefits from the trade deal the most? Here is all you need to know.
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