India has kicked off the 5-day India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together leaders from 20 nations for the first-ever Global South AI summit. Key attendees include Emmanuel Macron, Lula, and Pedro Sánchez, highlighting growing international cooperation on artificial intelligence governance and innovation.


AI Impact Summit 2026: AI for Economic Growth & Social Good to Top Discussions 

AI Impact Summit 2026: India Hosts First Ever Global South AI Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Israel on February 24–25 to strengthen ties in defence, counter-terrorism and AI. Announced by Benjamin Netanyahu, the visit signals deepening strategic cooperation, though official confirmation from India is still awaited.

PM Narendra Modi to visit Israel next week

Terrorists had targeted a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), who were travelling along the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway in a suicide bombing that claimed the lives of 40 personnel. Since then, the date has been marked as a “Black Day” in the country’s security narrative.

‘Forever etched in our consciousness’: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pays homage to Pulwama martyrs on 7th anniversary

Executives from several big technology corporations, including Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, Microsoft President Brad Smith and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, are also expected to be present

India AI Impact Summit to host heads of 20 nations, delegations from 45 countries, top tech CEOs. See full list of participants

The US has edited its factsheet on the trade deal with India, removing key references including pulses, digital tax rollback, and even softening language on India’s $500 billion purchase plan. What changed? Scroll down to read.

White House revises US-India trade deal fact sheet, removes key references, including pulses and digital taxes: What changed? Explained

The United States has lifted the additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods after President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing a new trade understanding with India.

Trump lifts 25% tariff on India, says New Delhi 'committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil'

Riding on the excellent batting show from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India won the one-sided contest by 100 runs. The win sees India win their third title in five editions, underlining their dominance in the junior category of the sport.

U19 World Cup final: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli lead applause as Boys in Blue clinch sixth title

PM Modi hails India's young stars after U19 World Cup triumph, tweets 'this win will inspire young sportspersons'

Rahul Gandhi intensified his criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was barred from quoting or referring to former Army chief General M.M. Naravane’s unpublished memoir. 

‘I don’t think he has guts to...’: Rahul Gandhi challenges PM Modi with copy of Gen Naravane’s memoir

The U.S. and India have signed a trade deal, the countries’ leaders announced, although details remain scant.
The deal comes days after the European Union and India signed a free trade agreement in which they agreed to slash tariffs on most goods to zero, but over a number of years.

India-US Trade Deal: PM Modi Confirms Revised 18% Tariffs, But Details Awaited 

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade deal with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers.


US Trade Tariffs on Indian Exports Cut to 18% from 50% 

The United States has reduced import tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18%, a move hailed as a major win for India’s trade. Following the announcement, Indian stock markets surged to record highs, and the rupee strengthened, marking its biggest gain in over three years.


US Cuts India Export Tariffs to 18%; Indian Stocks Hit Record, Rupee Soars Over 3 Years

PM Modi Confirms Revised 18% Tariffs, But Details Awaited 

Trump Says US Will Cut India Import Tariffs Import from 50% to 18%

US President Donald Trump's decision to lower reciprocal tariffs on India from 50% to 18% has been met with a sense of relief in Asia's third-largest economy, even as precise details on the agreement remain sketchy.


US-India Trade Deal: Trump Cuts India Tariffs in Trade Deal 

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke a short while ago, the American Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said in a post on X. Gor did not give details of what the two leaders discussed. However, he added, "Stay tuned".


US-India Ties: US President Donald Trump Spoke to Indian PM Narendra Modi

Budget 2026: 24.82 crore Indians escaped multidimensional poverty under Modi govt, Sitharaman tells Parliament

Donald Trump claimed the US has a “concept of a deal” for India to buy Venezuelan oil seized by Washington instead of importing from Iran. He also invited China to strike a similar deal.

Russian oil out? Trump claims India ready to buy seized Venezuelan oil from US

Union Budget 2026 Live Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (Feb 1) is presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament. Budget 2026 will outline the government’s fiscal roadmap. All LIVE updates HERE.

Union Budget 2026 Highlights: Major firepower boost as defence capital outlay rises 22%

Ahead of the Budget Session, PM Modi said India has entered a crucial phase towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Calling reforms the government’s core identity, he praised the India-EU FTA and noted FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s record ninth consecutive Budget.

Budget 2026 | 'India is on Reform Express': PM Modi hails India-EU FTA, sends 'perform and transform' message ahead of Economic Survey 2026

The relationship between India and Canada has witnessed a significant thaw under Prime Minister Mark Carney. This shift is part of his strategy to diversify trade and reduce dependence on the United States amid economic uncertainties caused by the Trump administration.

Canada, India pledge to expand oil and petroleum trade ahead of Mark Carney’s New Delhi visit

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly pulled out of a deal with Pakistan to manage the operations of the Islamabad International Airport. The development comes days after UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited India for a nearly two-hour trip and held a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his officials 7, Lok Kalyan Marg (LKM) residence in New Delhi. 

Major Setback for Pakistan, Abu Dhabi Scraps Off Airport Project

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. 

UAE President's Visit To India Comes Amid West Asia Crisis

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AI Impact Summit 2026: AI for Economic Growth & Social Good to Top Discussions

AI Impact Summit 2026: India Hosts First Ever Global South AI Summit

PM Modi to visit Israel next week

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pays homage to Pulwama martyrs on 7th anniversary

India AI Impact Summit to see 20 heads of state, 45 nation delegations

WH revises US-India trade deal fact sheet, removes key references: What changed?

Trump backs down on 25% tariff on Indian goods citing Russian oil promise

U19 World Cup: Tendulkar, Kohli lead applause as Boys in Blue clinch 6th title

PM Narendra Modi hails India's young stars after U19 World Cup triumph

‘I don’t think he has guts...’: Rahul Gandhi dares PM with Gen Naravane’s memoir