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India emerging as 'trusted partner' to the world: PM Modi

Mr. Modi also said that this is a defining period in India's journey, where aspirations are reaching new heights

How Indiaโ€™s โ€˜practicalโ€™ alliances could reshape Indo-Pacific security

India is stepping up engagement with Indo-Pacific middle powers as uncertainty grows over the future of US security commitments in Asia, with analysts saying New Delhi is building a web of partnerships that allows countries with different strategic interests to cooperate without joining a formal alliance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a six-day diplomatic tour of the Indo-Pacific from July 6 to 11, visiting Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, and signing a raft of agreements to boost...

PM Modiโ€™s 35 international honours, at a glance | Graphics

On July 7, 2026, PM Modi was conferred upon the highest civilian honour of Indonesia, marking his 35th state honour since 2016.

Congress recalls former NZ PMโ€™s role in reviving ties with India in the 1980s as Modi elevates partnership

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also recalled New Zealandโ€™s role in helping develop the Indian dairy sector, establish AIIMS; says former NZ PM David Lange built close ties with Indira and Rajiv Gandhi

New Zealand-India trade, defence pact celebrated despite criticism

New Zealand and India announced on Saturday the creation of a strategic partnership encompassing defence and security, during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon feted his guest with an indigenous Maori welcome and a guard of honour, seeking to expand relations after signing a free-trade pact in April that he has touted as an economic boon. Modiโ€™s visit, at the tail end of a July 6-11 tour that has also taken him to Indonesia and Australia, came in...

PM Modi tours New Zealand sports innovation showcase

India and New Zealand elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and set a five-year target to double their annual bilateral trade in goods and services to โ‚น35,000 crore by 2030

PM Modi in New Zealand LIVE: India, New Zealand elevate ties to strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Auckland last night in the third and final leg of his three-nation tour that largely focused on expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific against the backdrop of Chinaโ€™s increasing assertiveness in the region

PM Modi hails India-New Zealand FTA as โ€˜historic milestoneโ€™, says it will deepen bilateral ties

This marks a historic milestone in our relationship, one that revitalises our ties and reaffirms our commitment to friendship, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India is becoming a shaping power

Modiโ€™s tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand reveals a broader Asia Pacific strategy.

PM Modi leaves for New Zealand after concluding Australia visit

During his two-day visit, PM Modi will meet with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and other leaders, focusing on enhancing economic and trade relations

PM Modi meets Australia's Opposition leader, discusses bilateral ties

The Prime Minister landed in Australia on July 8 after completing his visit to Indonesia. From here, he is scheduled to leave for New Zealand โ€” the last leg of his six-day, three-nation tour.

PM Modi meets Australia Governor-General Sam Mostyn, discusses bilateral ties

PM Modi is in Australia on the second leg of his three-nation visit

โ€˜Double cross, first classโ€™: Why Indiaโ€™s Modi wins so many foreign awards

The prime minister was presented with an award during a visit to the Seychelles, adding to his large trophy collection.

PM Modi in Australia LIVE: Australia can help India achieve 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030, says PM

The Prime Minister, who landed in Australia on Wednesday (July 8) after concluding his visit to Indonesia, was accorded a grand reception by the Indian diaspora in Melbourne.

PM Modi calls for deeper India-Australia strategic ties amid global uncertainty

Over the past few years, we have built a strong framework for future cooperation by combining the capabilities of both countries, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Indonesia-India BrahMos deal buys Jakarta conflict insurance

Indonesia has become the third Southeast Asian nation โ€“ after Vietnam and the Philippines โ€“ to buy the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system jointly developed by India and Russia. Analysts say the missiles will play a vital role in protecting Indonesiaโ€™s strategic waterways from becoming collateral damage in the event of a future great-power conflict. The deal was signed on Tuesday during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modiโ€™s three-day state visit to Indonesia, during which he held bilateral...

PM Modi, President Subianto visit Prambanan Temple in Indonesia

India and Indonesia, a day ago, exchanged a Letter of Intent to start a project on the conservation and restoration of the temple complex with assistance from India

India supports two-state solution for solving Israel-Palestine conflict, says PM Modi

In a press statement in Jakarta while presiding over the signing of multiple agreements including the delivery of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system and Astra Mk-1 beyond the visual-range air-to-air missiles to Indonesia, Mr. Modi says India believes that the role of dialogue and diplomacy has become more important than ever before

Modi announces IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia

PM describes the initiative as a major step towards strengthening educational ties and benefiting students across the ASEAN region

Nehru got it posthumously without having to wrangle it: Congressโ€™ dig at PM on Indonesia award

Narendra Modi was on July 7 conferred with Indonesia's highest honour, the 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia' medal for his role in strengthening the ties between the countries

India to supply Indonesia with long-range missiles

India will supply Indonesia with long-range missiles, an Indian official said on Tuesday as their leaders agreed to deepen ties in defence, critical minerals and other areas. President Prabowo Subianto is hosting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jakarta during a three-day state visit, with a deal on the BrahMos missile system topping the agenda. An agreement for โ€œcooperation on BrahMos systemโ€ was struck during the visit, Indian foreign ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on...

PM Modi conferred with Indonesia's highest honour 'Bintang Adipurna' in Jakarta

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the award is a "tribute to the India-Indonesia friendship."

PM in Indonesia LIVE: Modi conferred with Indonesia's highest honour โ€™Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesiaโ€™ medal

The Prime Minister launched the opening segment of his three-nation diplomatic visit with a high-profile ceremonial welcome that featured an escort by an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet

PM Narendra Modi receives grand ceremonial welcome in Jakarta

The Prime Minister had arrived in Indonesia on July 6, launching the opening segment of his three-nation diplomatic visit with a high-profile ceremonial welcome that featured an escort by an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet and a personal reception by the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the airport

Watch: Explained: Why PM Modiโ€™s Indonesia visit matters for India

Nearly 40% of Indiaโ€™s maritime trade passes through one of the worldโ€™s busiest shipping lanes, the Strait of Malacca. And the country that sits at the gateway to that strategic chokepoint is Indonesia. Thatโ€™s why Prime Minister Narendra Modiโ€™s visit to Indonesia, his first bilateral visit to the country since 2018, is about much more than diplomacy. It is about securing Indiaโ€™s maritime interests, expanding economic partnerships and strengthening its position in an increasingly competitive Indo-Pacific. So, why does Indonesia matter so much to India?

PM Modi begins Indonesia visit aimed at strengthening Indiaโ€™s Act East Policy

PM Modi said he will hold discussions with President Subianto โ€œaimed at adding even more momentum to this partnership across diverse sectorsโ€

PM Modi arrives in Indonesia to further strengthen India's Act East Policy

PM Modi said he will hold discussions with President Subianto โ€œaimed at adding even more momentum to this partnership across diverse sectorsโ€

Visit to Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand will further strengthen India's Act East Policy: PM

โ€˜My visit to Indonesia and Australia in the Eastern and Southern Indian Ocean, respectively, followed by New Zealand, will further strengthen India's Act East Policyโ€™, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Modi greets Trump, Americans on 250th anniversary of Independence

The signing of the American Declaration of Independence, one of history's most-celebrated articulations of democratic ambitions, is being marked in myriad ways

India-Australia relationship has โ€˜never been more consequentialโ€™: PM Albanese

The leaders will meet in Melbourne for bilateral discussions and PM Modi will also call on Governor General Sam Mostyn AC during the visit

Japanโ€™s Takaichi looks to India to counter China in Indo-Pacific

Japanโ€™s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in India this week seeking a deeper economic and security partnership, but analysts say the bigger question is how far New Delhi is prepared to align with Tokyoโ€™s China-focused Indo-Pacific strategy. Takaichi held talks with her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in Delhi on Thursday, with economic security, strategic cooperation and collaboration on innovative technologies high on the agenda. Analysts suggest the overarching aim of the three-day...

PM Modi holds summit talks with Japanese PM Takaichi

The Indian and Japanese sides are also expected to deliberate extensively on ways to boost cooperation on critical minerals and pharmaceuticals

Japan PM arrives in Delhi; delighted to host you on your first visit to India, says Modi

This is Ms. Takaichi's first official visit to India. She is visiting at Mr. Modi's invitation from July 1 to 3 for the 16th India-Japan annual summit, the MEA earlier said.

PM speaks to Iranian President ahead of state burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the understanding reached and reiterated Indiaโ€™s consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, the government stated

Kanchivaram, Maheshwari silk, Muradabadi brass tortoise part of PMโ€™s gifts to Seychelles leaders

The Prime Minister gifted the Seychelles president a Muradabadi brass tortoise

U.S., India trade deal in final steps: Sergio Gor

The U.S. envoy to India cited the personal equation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi which was driving the ties.

PM Modi meets members of Indian diaspora in Seychelles

India and Seychelles are currently celebrating 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties