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India, Japan deepen defence, AI, energy ties; finalise economic roadmap

India, Japan deepen defence, AI, energy ties; finalise economic roadmap

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India and Japan on Thursday unveiled measures to expand cooperation in defence, energy security, rare earths and AI, and finalised a joint roadmap for economic security, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi emphasised the importance of mutual trust underpinning bilateral ties in a world order facing growing uncertainty. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi emphasised the importance of mutual trust underpinning bilateral ties in a world order facing growing uncertainty. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) Takaichi, on her first visit to India since becoming prime minister, arrived with a high-powered business delegation and joined Modi for the 16th annual India-Japan Summit. The leaders also participated in a joint economic forum focused on boosting Japanese investments in India. In addition to agreeing on a range of steps to deepen defence cooperation, including the joint development of military platforms, the two sides agreed to upgrade a trade deal concluded in 2011. Under Takaichi’s leadership, Japan has focused on strengthening ties with like-minded partners such as India, Australia and …

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman begins official four-day visit to France to deepen strategic economic ties

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman begins official four-day visit to France to deepen strategic economic ties

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Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman embarked on an official 4-day visit to France on Wednesday to participate in a series of high-level bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening the India-France Strategic Partnership, enhancing economic cooperation and promoting investment, technology collaboration and innovation.. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharamanoffc X) A key engagement during the visit will be the India-France Economic & Financial Dialogue (EFD), which will be co-chaired by Sitharaman and Roland Lescure, France Minister of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Energy Sovereignty, at Aix-en-Provence. As part of the EFD, both countries will discuss potential areas for greater bilateral cooperation in various sectors, and further enhance the economic relations between India and France. During the visit, the Union Finance Minister will hold one-to-one meetings with select global CEOs and also participate in a roundtable interaction with leading business executives to showcase India’s robust macroeconomic fundamentals, ongoing structural reforms, expanding investment opportunities and long-term growth prospects, an official release said. Also Read | Govt open to stakeholder views on reducing capital gains tax …

India, Australia stress maritime security amid West Asia conflict, deepen defence ties

India, Australia stress maritime security amid West Asia conflict, deepen defence ties

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India and Australia on Monday underscored the importance of freedom of navigation, overflight and unimpeded maritime trade amid disruptions in energy supply chains following the West Asia crisis. During wide-ranging talks in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles announced that the two countries would begin developing an MoU regarding the provision of defence articles and services as the next step. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Monsoon concerns deepen as rainfall forecast falls to 90% of normal

Monsoon concerns deepen as rainfall forecast falls to 90% of normal

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Monsoon rainfall over the country is likely to be 90 per cent long period average (LPA) this year, even lower than 92 per cent that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast in April. Commuters navigate through light rain at Rajiv Chowk near Mini Secretariat, Delhi (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times) The IMD said on Friday that weak El Nino conditions are expected to develop in June, strengthening towards second half of the season. “The southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be 90% of the long period average (LPA) with a model error of +four per cent, indicating below normal or less rainfall is most likely,” the IMD presented in a press briefing on Friday. Among regions, northeast India is expected to see normal rains while northwest, central and south peninsular India are projected to experience below normal monsoon rains, according to IMD. IMD’s earlier forecast In its first stage long range forecast for monsoon season in April, the IMD had predicted that India is likely to see a “below …

India, S Korea deepen cooperation in defence, cybersecurity, training

India, S Korea deepen cooperation in defence, cybersecurity, training

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NEW DELHI: India and South Korea on Wednesday signed agreements to drive cooperation in areas such as defence, cybersecurity, training and United Nations peacekeeping operations, during talks between defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul. India, S Korea deepen cooperation in defence, cybersecurity, training The two leaders also discussed steps to deepen collaboration in defence production, maritime security, emerging technologies, military exchanges, logistics and regional security, the defence ministry said. “Both sides acknowledged the growing convergence between India’s Act East Policy and South Korea’s regional strategic vision, reiterating their commitment to strengthening defence ties in line with the shared objectives of maintaining a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific.” Challenges in the Indo-Pacific include China’s carefully calculated power play for influence and defending the rules-based international order. India has consistently called for peaceful resolution of disputes in the vast maritime expanse through dialogue and under the framework of international laws. The memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed to step up cooperation reflect the expanding scope and depth of the bilateral partnership, …

India, Germany agree to deepen defence ties| India News

India, Germany agree to deepen defence ties| India News

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India and Germany on Wednesday signed a defence industrial cooperation roadmap to promote joint development and co-production of weapons and systems and bolster the bilateral military relationship, during talks between defence minister Rajnath Singh and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin. Defence minister Rajnath Singh (2nd R) with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius (C) at the TKMS (ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems) submarine shipyard, in Kiel, northern Germany (AFP) “The two ministers discussed a range of bilateral security and defence issues, including priority areas for co-development and co-production of defence equipment, especially in the field of niche technologies. They also reaffirmed the commitment to enhance military-to-military cooperation as a key pillar of the strategic partnership,” the Indian defence ministry said. Singh arrived in Berlin on Tuesday for a three-day visit aimed at bolstering the India-Germany bilateral military relationship, focusing on strengthening defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. An “Implementing Arrangement for Cooperation in UN Peacekeeping Operations Training” was also signed during the meeting between the two leaders. Singh described his visit “as a symbol of …

South Korean President to visit India Apr 19–21, meet PM Modi to deepen strategic ties| India News

South Korean President to visit India Apr 19–21, meet PM Modi to deepen strategic ties| India News

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit India next week for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at enhancing cooperation in key areas such as trade, shipbuilding, semiconductors and emerging technologies. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit India next week for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi (REUTERS) Lee is the first South Korean president to travel to India in eight years, and he will be in the country during April 19–21 with First Lady Kim Hea Kyung and a delegation comprising ministers, senior officials and business leaders. This will also be his first visit to India. Lee and Modi will hold discussions on strengthening cooperation in a spectrum of areas, including shipbuilding, trade, investments, AI, semiconductors, critical and emerging technologies and people-to-people ties, the external affairs ministry said on Thursday. They will also discuss regional and global issues. Lee will also meet President Droupadi Murmu and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. South Korean National Security Adviser Wi Sung-rak told a media briefing in Seoul that Lee’s visit will bolster South …

PM Modi, Chancellor Stocker move to deepen ties| India News

PM Modi, Chancellor Stocker move to deepen ties| India News

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India and Austria on Thursday agreed on measures to strengthen cooperation in defence, counter-terrorism, trade and mobility of professionals, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker emphasised that problems cannot be resolved through the conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on Thursday (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) Stocker, the first Austrian chancellor to visit India in more than four decades, is accompanied by a 60-member business delegation, signalling Vienna’s intention to ramp up trade and investment ties by building on the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement that is expected to be signed later this year. “By combining Austria’s expertise with India’s speed and scale, we will ensure reliable technology and supply chains for the entire world. We will strengthen our partnerships in defence, semiconductors, quantum and biotechnology,” Modi told a joint media interaction with Stocker. “The entire world is going through a very serious and tense situation, and it is affecting …

Foreign Secretary Misri wraps up U.S. visit with talks to deepen nuclear ties, explore LPG exports

Foreign Secretary Misri wraps up U.S. visit with talks to deepen nuclear ties, explore LPG exports

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, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during a meeting with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, in Washington, DC. Photo credit: @USAmbIndia/X via PTI India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri discussed furthering energy cooperation with the U.S. in nuclear power and new areas such as coal gasification and LPG exports in his meeting with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Wrapping up his three-day visit to the U.S., Mr. Misri’s discussion with Mr. Wright focused on advancing energy security, deepening bilateral energy trade and identifying new avenues to strengthen the India-U.S. Energy Partnership, the Indian Embassy in the U.S. said. “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on Energy Secretary Chris Wright @SecretaryWright @ENERGY. Discussions focused on advancing energy security, deepening bilateral energy trade, and identifying new avenues to strengthen the India-U.S. Energy Partnership,” the embassy said. Published – April 11, 2026 05:20 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to …

Jab Khuli Kitaab review: This Pankaj Kapur-Dimple Kapadia romance has a promising premise that doesn’t quite deepen

Jab Khuli Kitaab review: This Pankaj Kapur-Dimple Kapadia romance has a promising premise that doesn’t quite deepen

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Jab Khuli Kitaab Director: Saurabh Shukla Cast: Pankaj Kapur, Dimple Kapadia, Aparshakti Khurana Rating: ★★★ Good actors coming together is usually enough to spark curiosity. When those actors happen to be people like Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia, expectations rise a few notches higher. The trouble begins when their presence becomes the film’s only real hook. Jab Khuli Kitaab is a reminder of this. Jab Khuli Kitaab review: Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia star in this romance. Directed by Saurabh Shukla (who interestingly also appears in another film competing for viewers’ attention this week, Subedaar), the story here revolves around a family. Gopal (Pankaj Kapur) has spent years caring for his comatose wife Anusuya (Dimple Kapadia), until one day she suddenly wakes up. The first thing she does is confess a dark secret to her husband, one that compels him to file for divorce even as Anusuya refuses to let go. Representing Gopal is advocate RK Negi (Aparshakti Khurana). What follows forms the rest of the story. Sweet and simple is a combination rarely seen …