Indian officials are in the US, led by chief negotiator Rajesh Agarwal, for trade deal talks aimed at bridging differences. Agriculture is a key sticking point, with India hesitant to lower tariffs on sensitive items like maize and soybean due to the prevalence of genetically modified crops in the US.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla delivered his first message from the International Space Station, calling it a “privileged moment” to represent India in space.

China’s rise to the top in 2025 with 6,800 tanks, overtaking the US and Russia, is due to rapid military modernisation, domestic production, and AI integration in warfare