India’s Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marks an important institutional milestone as her ninth consecutive budget. Beyond the numbers, the budget reflects India’s economic priorities at a time of global uncertainty, supply-chain realignments, and shifting geopolitical equations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday personally welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the airport in New Delhi, a gesture that highlighted the close relationship between the two leaders and the growing strategic partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates.
India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday agreed to take their partnership to a higher level, with both sides committing to a long-term plan to expand economic engagement and double bilateral trade to USD 200 billion by 2032.
India served the warmest welcome to Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin during his visit to India for the 23rd Indian-Russian Annual Summit on December 4 and 5, 2025.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi today, beginning a high-profile two-day visit for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit. This visit carries special significance as it marks Putin’s first trip to India since 2021, signaling renewed momentum in the long-standing strategic partnership between the two nations.
Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos paid a visit to India for three days from October 29-31st , 2025 to renew India-Cyprus Joint India Plan 2025-2029 which was agreed upon by PM Narendra Modi during his visit to Cyprus in June 2025.
India and Poland strengthened their ongoing diplomatic engagement during the 11th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in New Delhi, co-chaired by Secretary (West) Shri Sibi George and H.E. Mr. Władysław T. Bartoszewski, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Poland.
India and Indonesia on Thursday held the third India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi, marking a renewed push to elevate their fast-growing strategic relationship. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, who conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing defence cooperation and outlined fresh areas for expansion.
India and the United Arab Emirates deepened their consular collaboration during the sixth meeting of the India–UAE Joint Committee on Consular Affairs (JCCA), held at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abu Dhabi
India and Slovenia reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic engagement as senior officials from both countries convened the 10th meeting of the Joint Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (JCTEC) on Wednesday.
