Amal Anzari

India and Russia’s long-standing partnership is marked by deepening energy, trade, and defence ties. Bilateral trade surged to $65.7 billion, with growing collaboration in emerging sectors like renewable energy and advanced technology.

India has finalised a nearly $3.5 billion deal with the US for the procurement of 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from General Atomics. The package includes 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, laser-guided bombs, and other munitions. The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the

India’s aviation market is expanding, with growth in fleet size, and MRO capabilities. However, high fuel taxes and the need for greater investment in local MRO facilities pose ongoing challenges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM Gati Shakti - National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity, integrating 44 Central Ministries and 36 States and Union Territories on a digital platform with over 1,600 data layers for seamless project planning. Major milestones include assessing 208 major infrastructure projects worth ₹15.

India has cleared 1 million square kilometres of its 3.5 million square kilometres of sedimentary basin for oil exploration, previously classified as "no-go" areas, according to Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. To attract global investors, Puri emphasised flexible policies, offering compensation for seismic survey assistance. With India&

Former US President Donald Trump, in a speech at the Detroit Economic Club, accused India of imposing steep tariffs on American goods. Trump alleged that India “probably charges more” than China in terms of tariffs. Trump recounted a meeting with Harley-Davidson executives during his presidency, where they reportedly told him

Summary of major developments, initiatives, and partnerships as outward looking India continues to strengthen its ties with ASEAN nations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term.

Highlights include PM Modi's 10-point plan at ASEAN-India Summit. Cabinet approves $530 million road project in Rajasthan and Punjab.