international partnerships
S Jaishankar Defends India's Strategic Autonomy: "No Country Has Veto On Our Ties"
Dec 06, 2025 04:57 pm CST
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar firmly asserts India's strategic autonomy in international relations, emphasizing that the long-standing India-Russia partnership demonstrates India's sovereign right to cultivate diverse global alliances without external interference, while maintaining that productive negotiations with the US on trade matters continue alongside.
S Jaishankar Meets US Secretary Rubio at G7: Discusses Bilateral Ties and Global Issues After Delhi Blast
Nov 13, 2025 12:23 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Canada, where they discussed bilateral trade relations, supply chains, and key global issues including the Ukraine conflict and Indo-Pacific cooperation. The meeting comes as US President Donald Trump announces an imminent India-US trade agreement and emphasizes the strategic importance of the bilateral partnership.
India's Rs 65,400 Crore Investment in Indigenous Fighter Jet Engines by 2035: Strengthening Defense Self-Reliance
Oct 18, 2025 02:46 am CST
India plans to invest Rs 65,400 crore in fighter jet engines through 2035, requiring approximately 1,100 engines for various aircraft programs. Led by S.V. Ramana Murthy of the Gas Turbine Research Establishment, the country is seeking international partnerships with companies like Safran, Rolls-Royce, and General Electric to develop engines for its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft while working to create an indigenous fighter engine ecosystem.