US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over her refusal to support U.S. actions in the Iran war. Trump said he was “shocked” by Meloni and claimed he had wrongly believed she had the courage to back Washington in the conflict.


US-Iran War: Donald Trump Slams Giorgia Meloni Over Iran War Stance

In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held an extended phone call lasting over 40 minutes, focusing on the critical situation in the Strait of Hormuz. With global shipping and oil supplies at risk, both leaders discussed ways to keep the vital route open. The conversation highlights growing coordination between India and the US as tensions in the region continue to rise.


Trump-Modi Call Lasts for 40 Minutes, PM Modi & Trump Discuss Deals & Hormuz Strait 

Amid rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, India is expected to rely heavily on the Indian Navy to safeguard its vital oil shipping routes. With a large share of India’s crude imports passing through this narrow maritime chokepoint and tensions involving Iran raising fears of disruption, New Delhi’s naval strategy in the Gulf is under sharp focus as the Hormuz crisis deepens.


Strait Of Hormuz Crisis: India To Rely On It's Own Navy To Secure Hormuz 

In a major development in the Excise Policy case, a court has discharged former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The ruling marks a significant turn in the high-profile case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy.


Breaking | Excise Policy Case: Court Discharges Former Delhi CM Kejriwal | WION

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to tour India next month as global trade uncertainties continue to impact economic relations. The visit aims to strengthen India-Canada ties and explore opportunities for collaboration in finance, investment, and trade.


PM Carney Eyes to Reset Ties & Trade with India in Upcoming Visit | 

In an exclusive conversation, India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K Patnaik, speaks to WION about the current state of India-Canada relations, key diplomatic concerns, and the path forward amid recent tensions. He discusses bilateral ties, cooperation areas, and the importance of dialogue between New Delhi and Ottawa as both nations navigate a complex geopolitical and diplomatic landscape.


Exclusive: India-Canada to Take Ties to Next Level with PM Carney's Visit

India and Israel are strengthening defence and strategic cooperation amid evolving regional security challenges. In an exclusive conversation, Israel’s Ambassador to India discusses defence collaboration, technology partnerships, and future military cooperation. The dialogue highlights growing bilateral ties, joint innovation, and shared security priorities between the two nations.

Israel's Ambassador To India Speaks To WION

India is set to block the flow of excess water from Ravi river into Pakistan as the Shahpur Kandi dam is set to be completed by March-end. This is seen a continuation of India's policy after the Pahalgam terror attack whereby the Indus Waters Treaty was suspended.


Pakistan Heading Towards Parched Summer as India's New Dam to Turn Off Ravi Water Tap | Gravitas

French President Emmanuel Macron has hailed India as a nation that leads global innovation, pointing to Indian-origin CEOs heading some of the world’s biggest tech companies. As India and France deepen cooperation in AI, defence, space and emerging technologies, global tech giants are investing billions into India’s AI infrastructure. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlining a vision to make India one of the world’s top AI superpowers, is India entering its defining technological decade? We decode.


Macron in India: India-France Ties Deepen as Macron Praises India’s Innovation | Gravitas

Gujarat has completed its Special Intensive Revision (S.I.R.) of electoral rolls, with authorities reporting the deletion of 3.95 lakh voters. The exercise marks a significant update to the state’s voter database and has drawn political and administrative attention.


Gujarat S.I.R. Update: India's Western State of Gujarat Finishes S.I.R., 3.95 Lakh Voters Deleted

India and France have elevated their bilateral relationship to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, signalling deeper cooperation across strategic and global domains. The move marks a significant step in the trajectory of India–France ties.


Macron in India: India-France Elevate Ties to Special Global Strategic Partnership | WION

Macron's 4th India Visit: PM Modi, French President Inaugurate Helicopter Assembly Line
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurate the India-France Innovation Forum in Mumbai.

Macron's 4th India Visit: PM Modi, French President Inaugurate Helicopter Assembly Line

Sanae Takaichi has secured a historic landslide victory in Japan’s snap elections, marking the strongest showing for the LDP since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Takaichi, stating that India-Japan ties will grow stronger under her leadership. Takaichi has pledged economic reforms, a bold foreign policy, and stronger regional cooperation. Her victory has global implications, with leaders around the world recognizing Japan’s strategic importance.

Takaichi Wins Landslide! PM Modi Hails Stronger India-Japan Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial Guard of Honour in Putrajaya during his February 7-8, 2026 visit to Malaysia, hosted by PM Anwar Ibrahim to elevate the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.


 PM In Malaysia: PMs Modi, Ibrahim Boost Strategic Partnership with Key Deals 

At least 30 people have been killed in a mine explosion in Meghalaya, with the death toll continuing to rise. Rescue operations are underway as emergency teams work at the site to search for survivors and assess the damage caused by the blast.


India: Meghalaya Mine Explosion Kills 30 as Death Toll Rises, Rescue Underway

Russia says its strategic ties with India is most important, and that it has not heard from India that it will halth russian oil imports. Kremlin's reaction comes a day after Trump announced a trade deal with India, claiming that India will stop buying Russian oil.


Russia: India Has Not Informed That It Will Stop Buying Our Oil

Political speculation is growing in Tamil Nadu after Rahul Gandhi received an invitation linked to actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). 


Congress May Join TVK As Rahul Gandhi Gets Tamil Nadu Invite From Vijay’s Father | WION Dispatch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the India-EU partnership while addressing the inauguration of India Energy Week 2026 in Goa. The event brings together global energy leaders, policymakers and industry experts to discuss energy security, clean transition, investment and cooperation amid shifting global energy dynamics.


PM Modi hails India-EU deal at India Energy Week | India Energy week 2026 kicks off in Goa | WION

A controversy has erupted over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi being seated in the third row during the Republic Day parade. The Congress party’s general secretary has questioned whether the seating arrangement for the Leader of the Opposition meets established standards of decorum, tradition and protocol at a national event of such significance.


Republic Day 2026: Republic Day Row 3 Seat For Rahul Gandhi Sparks Protocol Row | WION

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to visit India in early March to deepen economic ties and sign strategic trade and energy agreements as Ottawa seeks to diversify its trade beyond the United States amid growing tariff pressure from Washington. The planned trip underlines Canada’s shift towards new markets and cooperation with India.


Canada’s PM Carney Likely To Visit India In March As Trade Diversification Grows | WION

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a high-stakes outreach push in southern India ahead of upcoming elections.


India: PM Modi’s High-Stakes South Outreach Ahead Of Elections, Thunders In Thiruvananthapuram |WION

At Davos 2026, President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "fantastic man" and close personal friend while expressing optimism about bilateral ties. Addressing Indian media, Trump confirmed "we will have a great deal with India" signaling strengthened economic and strategic partnership between the two nations amid global trade negotiations at the World Economic Forum.​​

Trump Calls Modi 'Fantastic Friend'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Delhi's Palam airport today, marking a high-level visit to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. 

PM Modi Welcomes UAE President MBZ at Delhi Airport

US President Donald Trump has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join  Gaza “Board of Peace”, an international body aimed at overseeing reconstruction and transitional governance in the Palestinian territory.


Israel-Gaza War: Trump Invites PM Modi To Join Gaza ‘Board Of Peace'

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