On February 4, 2026, Sri Lanka celebrated its 78th Independence Day in New Delhi with sombre religious ceremonies, a ceremonial flag raising, and a packed National Day Reception that demonstrated the resurgence of India-Sri Lanka relations.
The Indian Embassy in Egypt hosted a grand reception to celebrate India’s 77th Republic Day, under the patronage of the Indian Ambassador to Egypt, Suresh K. Reddy.
President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, unfurled the national flag and took the salute of the grand parade. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at the National War Memorial, honoring the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the nation.
The Embassy of India in Cairo organized a Prize Distribution Ceremony to felicitate the winners of the 29th edition of the “Glimpses of India” Painting Competition, which was held from 02 – 24 November 2025, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of Egypt.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has concluded a two-day high-level visit to Brussels, signalling renewed momentum in the long-pending India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.
Last week, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Egyptian Prime Minister, witnessed the signing ceremony for the management and operation contract of the historic Continental Hotel in downtown Cairo under the global Indian brand “TAJ”
The Indian Small Business & Franchise Association (ISFA) hosted a high-level meeting with H.E. Mr. Ganbold Dambajav, Ambassador of Mongolia to India, to explore new pathways for bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and entrepreneurship.
India has appointed Dr. Hifzur Rahman as the next Ambassador to the State of Libya, marking an important step in New Delhi’s efforts to deepen diplomatic engagement in North Africa.
A high-level parliamentary delegation from Cyprus, led by H.E. Ms Annita Demetriou, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, called on President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.
Bangladesh witnessed a night of widespread unrest on Monday after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).
