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PM Modi Hugs Argentina President Milei In Buenos Aires, Pays Tribute At San Martin Memorial
PM Modi Hugs Argentina President Milei In Buenos Aires, Pays Tribute At San Martin Memorial

Time of India

time06-07-2025

  • Business
  • Time of India

PM Modi Hugs Argentina President Milei In Buenos Aires, Pays Tribute At San Martin Memorial

PM Modi's Brazil Visit- Key Military Deals, UN Push, BRICS Currency and Trade Surge On Agenda PM Narendra Modi's historic visit to Brazil marks a turning point in India-Brazil ties. Ambassador Kenneth da Nóbrega calls it "unprecedented," citing 72 business missions from Brazil to India and 40+ in the reverse direction within just two years. The focus? Trade, tech, defence, and global reforms. Talks are underway on India supplying Akash missile systems and patrol vessels, plus collaboration on the French-origin Scorpène submarines. Brazil is pushing for BRICS-level trade in local currencies and alternative payment systems. Both nations are aligned on pushing UN Security Council reform, reflecting a multipolar world order. With a $20 billion trade target in sight, PM Modi's visit could redefine South-South cooperation. Don't miss this game-changing moment in India-Latin America diplomacy.#pmmodi #narendramodi #modiinbrazil #bricscurrency #unscreform #indiaforeignpolicy #modivisitbrazil #india #brazil #brics #defencedeals #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews 318 views | 2 days ago

PM Modi's Brazil Visit- Key Military Deals, UN Push, BRICS Currency and Trade Surge On Agenda
PM Modi's Brazil Visit- Key Military Deals, UN Push, BRICS Currency and Trade Surge On Agenda

Time of India

time04-07-2025

  • Business
  • Time of India

PM Modi's Brazil Visit- Key Military Deals, UN Push, BRICS Currency and Trade Surge On Agenda

PM Narendra Modi's historic visit to Brazil marks a turning point in India-Brazil ties. Ambassador Kenneth da Nóbrega calls it "unprecedented," citing 72 business missions from Brazil to India and 40+ in the reverse direction within just two years. The focus? Trade, tech, defence, and global reforms. Talks are underway on India supplying Akash missile systems and patrol vessels, plus collaboration on the French-origin Scorpène submarines. Brazil is pushing for BRICS-level trade in local currencies and alternative payment systems. Both nations are aligned on pushing UN Security Council reform, reflecting a multipolar world order. With a $20 billion trade target in sight, PM Modi's visit could redefine South-South cooperation. Don't miss this game-changing moment in India-Latin America diplomacy.#pmmodi #narendramodi #modiinbrazil #bricscurrency #unscreform #indiaforeignpolicy #modivisitbrazil #india #brazil #brics #defencedeals #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews Read More

IAF lost jets over ‘political call', says def attache; quoted out of context: Govt
IAF lost jets over ‘political call', says def attache; quoted out of context: Govt

Time of India

time30-06-2025

  • Politics
  • Time of India

IAF lost jets over ‘political call', says def attache; quoted out of context: Govt

NEW DELHI: IAF lost some fighter jets when it conducted strikes on nine terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK on May 7 because India's political leadership had directed that no military establishments or air defences across the border were to be attacked on that day, India's defence attache to Indonesia, Captain Shiv Kumar, said at a seminar earlier this month. The remarks by Captain Kumar, who is a colonel-rank officer from the Navy, followed an acknowledgment of IAF's initial losses by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on May 31 in Singapore but he did not specify the exact number of fighters shot down. Modi govt is yet to officially quantify IAF's losses during Operation Sindoor . Pakistan has claimed to have shot down six Indian fighters, including three French-origin Rafales, on May 7 itself - an assertion that CDS Chauhan dubbed as "absolutely incorrect". Captain Kumar's comments led Congress to renew its attack on govt over its handling of Operation Sindoor. Speaking at a seminar on 'Analysis of the Pakistan-India Air Battle and Indonesia's Anticipatory Strategies from the Perspective of Air Power' on June 10, Capt Kumar said he "may not agree (with an earlier Indonesian speaker's claim) that we lost so many aircraft, but I do agree we did lose some aircraft and that happened only because of the constraint given by the political leadership to not attack their military establishments and air defences". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Преносим лазерен заваръчен пистолет, 50% отстъпка днес HL Купете сега Undo "After the loss, we changed our tactics and we went for the military installations (and radar sites). So, we first achieved suppression of enemy air defences and then that's why all our attacks could easily go through using Brahmos missiles (on May 10)," he further said, his comments being in line with CDS Chauhan's statement in May that after initial losses, Indian armed forces took remedial measures and were able to carry out precision strikes at Pakistan's airbases. After Capt Kumar's 20-day-old remarks came to light and were cited by Congress to criticise govt, Indian embassy in Indonesia said Capt Kumar's remarks "have been quoted out of context and the media reports are a mis-representation of the intention and thrust of the presentation made by the speaker". "The presentation conveyed that the Indian armed forces serve under civilian political leadership, unlike some other countries in our neighbourhood. It was also explained that the objective of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorist infrastructure and the Indian response was non-escalatory," it posted on X. Earlier, the CDS had said in Singapore, "What I can say is that on May 7, in the initial stages, there were losses. Numbers are not important. What was important is why did these losses occur, and what we will do after that."

Jaishankar heads to Europe: Strategic talks with EU, defence push in France post Operation Sindoor
Jaishankar heads to Europe: Strategic talks with EU, defence push in France post Operation Sindoor

Time of India

time08-06-2025

  • Business
  • Time of India

Jaishankar heads to Europe: Strategic talks with EU, defence push in France post Operation Sindoor

S Jaishankar's Europe visit aims to bolster strategic ties with France, engage with the EU, and strengthen economic partnerships with Belgium. Discussions with France will focus on their 25-year strategic partnership, with India seeking to replenish its arsenal of French-origin weapons, including Rafale fighter jets and SCALP missiles, following their effective use in recent cross-border actions. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: External affairs minister S Jaishankar will hold a strategic dialogue with the European Union, look to exchange notes and strengthen bilateral ties with France and boost the economic partnership with Belgium during a week-long visit to Europe starting visit comes after the recent cross-border action against terrorists which escalated into a larger military conflict that ended with precision strikes on Pakistani air bases and military installations before a ceasefire was the first leg of his visit, the minister will visit France, which is India's strongest partner in Europe. India and France have completed 25 years of strategic partnership and during the visit, the minister will participate in the inaugural edition of the Mediterranean Raisina Dialogue being held in will also have bilateral discussions with his counterpart, minister for Europe and foreign affairs of France Jean Noel Barrot, and will engage with the senior leadership of France, besides interacting with think and France share a similar outlook on many regional and global issues and the Indian armed forces have relied on cutting edge technology and weapons from French manufacturers. In the recent conflict with Pakistan, the French origin Rafale fighter jet was extensively used to target terror infrastructure and military installations across the is looking to replenish its stocks and is placing orders for additional SCALP missiles that were used to effectively target airbases and terror camps in Pakistan. India will also acquire a number of the Meteor air-to-air missiles , which outmatch the Chinese and American origin equipment used by the Pakistan Air Force. There is a sense of urgency as Operation Sindoor has still not been called off.

Landmark Deal With Dassault: Tatas to build Rafale fuselage in Hyd'bad
Landmark Deal With Dassault: Tatas to build Rafale fuselage in Hyd'bad

Hans India

time06-06-2025

  • Business
  • Hans India

Landmark Deal With Dassault: Tatas to build Rafale fuselage in Hyd'bad

Hyderabad: In a major leap for India's defence and manufacturing sectors, the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has inked a breakthrough deal with French aerospace major Dassault Aviation to produce the full fuselage of Rafale fighter jets in India — a first in the jet's global production history. Marking a historic shift, the core structural components of the French-origin combat aircraft—until now manufactured exclusively in France — will be built at a new state-of-the-art facility that TASL will set up in Hyderabad. The components to be produced include the lateral shells of the rear fuselage, the entire rear section, the central fuselage, and the front section—essentially the full body of the fighter jet. The first fuselage sections are expected to roll off the assembly line by 2028, with the facility expected to deliver up to two complete fuselages per month. The strategic partnership, sealed through four production transfer agreements, is being hailed as a powerful endorsement of India's growing capabilities in aerospace manufacturing, aligning with the government's flagship 'Make in India' initiative. The facility will cater not just to the Indian market but will also serve global customers, expanding India's footprint in the international defence supply chain, according to a joint statement. Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier highlighted the significance of the shift, saying: 'For the first time, Rafale fuselages will be built outside France. Thanks to our trusted partners like TASL, India is emerging as a key contributor in the global aerospace ecosystem. This move supports our ramp-up plans while ensuring quality and competitiveness.' Echoing the sentiment, TASL CEO Sukaran Singh called it a 'watershed moment' in India's aerospace journey. 'The production of a complete Rafale fuselage in India reflects the deep trust Dassault places in Tata's capabilities. It's a clear signal of how far India has come in building a world-class, export-ready aerospace infrastructure.' The announcement comes days after India and France formalized an inter-governmental deal for the procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for the Indian Navy. The ₹50,000-crore package includes 22 single-seaters and four twin-seaters, along with training modules, weapons systems, simulators, logistics, and upgrades for the Indian Air Force's existing Rafale fleet. This production milestone not only deepens strategic ties between India and France but also positions Tata as a central player in the global combat aircraft supply chain — one that promises to redefine India's role in future aerospace collaborations.

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