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February 4, 2026 9:29 PM

India-Kyrgyzstan joint special forces exercise ‘Khanjar’ begins in Assam

The 13th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar commenced on Tuesday at Missamari in Assam, further strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries. The annual bilateral exercise will be conducted from Febru...

February 4, 2026 8:35 PM

Dubai announces first phase of underground Dubai Loop transport system

Dubai will become the second city after Las Vegas to introduce the Dubai Loop, an underground transport system developed by The Boring Company, with the first phase set to connect the Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai Mall, the Roads and...

February 4, 2026 7:44 PM

US and Iran to seek de-escalation in nuclear talks in Oman

The United States and Iran are due to hold talks in Oman on Friday after Tehran requested a change of venue to limit negotiations strictly to its nuclear programme, as a buildup of US forces in the Middle East has raised fears of a confrontation. Ir...

February 4, 2026 10:29 AM

US hails India trade deal, $500 billion investment pledge

The White House hailed a new trade agreement with India, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi has committed to ending purchases of Russian oil, buying energy from the United States, and investing $500 billion across key American sectors. White House ...

February 3, 2026 6:55 PM

World Government Summit: IMF’s Georgieva says global economy resilient

The World Government Summit 2026 has opened in Dubai under the theme Shaping Future Governments, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and business executives to examine how innovation, sustainability and technology are reshaping public poli...

February 4, 2026 1:00 AM

India-US trade deal to boost MSMEs, job opportunities: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the India-US trade agreement will significantly boost micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), enhance the global competitiveness of small industries, and create new employment opportunities across th...

February 4, 2026 12:55 AM

Germany eyes lasers, spy satellites in military space spending splurge

Germany is weighing investments ranging from spy satellites and space planes to offensive lasers under a 35 billion euro ($41 billion) military space spending plan aimed at countering growing threats from Russia and China in orbit, the country's spac...

February 3, 2026 9:06 AM

Trade deal heralds exciting new phase in our partnership: Indian envoy to US

Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Tuesday hailed the trade deal between the two nations and said that the new announcements "herald an exciting new phase in our partnership". This came as India and the US reached a trade deal on Mo...

February 3, 2026 8:47 AM

EAM Jaishankar welcomes India-US trade deal, to meet Rubio today

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed the US–India trade deal announced after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, calling it a boost for jobs, growth, and innovation in both economies. The mi...

February 2, 2026 9:26 PM

Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha to be exhibited in Sri Lanka from Feb 4

India will showcase the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka from February 4 to 10 as part of a major spiritual and cultural outreach initiative, reinforcing centuries-old civilisational ties between the two countries. The public expos...

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