Taiwan's National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Vincent Yi-hsiang Chao hailed India as an "oasis of peace" with 350 Taiwanese firms invested. He praised India's semiconductor potential and "strategic autonomy," while thanking New Delhi for speaking out against PRC military exerci
New Delhi [India], March 6: A new study - Navigating India's Role: Perspectives on Security, Geopolitics, and Trade, was released in New Delhi. The event featured Dr. Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, alongside Mr. Sujeet Kumar, Member of Parliament, and Vijay Rao fro
International experts at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 underscored India's strategic autonomy and evolving global role. Amidst a 30-day US waiver for Russian oil, diplomats from Poland, the OECD, and Austria emphasised that while diversification is key, India remains a trusted, essential partner
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said that India's strategic autonomy and national sovereignty are under "dire threat" as the United States allowed a 30-day waiver for New Delhi to purchase Russian oil amid shipping routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz being hampered
Finnish President Alexander Stubb, during his keynote address at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 on Thursday, highlighted India's rising global influence, calling it a model for strategic autonomy and proactive international engagement, stating that Europe has "been taught a lesson by India that
He further accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of undermining India's reputation globally, listing instances that question the country's strategic autonomy.
In a post on X, Kharge asked why the Centre did not wait for the US court's verdict before rushing into an interim trade deal, which he called a "trap deal." He criticised the deal's Joint Statement for including zero tariffs on several American exports, effectively opening India's agricu
Trump, citing his "fantastic relationship" with India, told reporters at a White House briefing that "India pulled out of Russia. India was getting its oil from Russia, and they pulled way back on my request because we want to settle a horrible war, where 25,000 people are dying every mon
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said that India and France share the "same objective" on artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and do not want to be "totally dependent" on US and Chinese models, emphasising the need for a balanced and sovereign approach to emerging technologi
According to the French Embassy in India, the visit comes a year after Prime Minister Modi travelled to France in 2025, where he co-chaired the AI Action Summit alongside President Macron. The reciprocal participation in each other's flagship AI summits reflects the deep trust and close p
BNP leaders stressed that Bangladesh's national interest will guide foreign policy under Tarique Rahman's leadership. They highlighted equality, multilateralism, and sovereignty. PM Modi congratulated Rahman and reaffirmed bilateral ties. Following BNP's landslide victory, Rahman called for
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Jaishankar was asked whether the new trade agreement with the US would compel India to reduce its reliance on Russian oil, potentially impacting its strategic autonomy.