The Ministry of Defence has signed defence deals worth ₹858 crore for the Indian Army and the Indian Navy, involving Russian-origin systems and support services. The key agreement includes a contract with Russian defence exporter Rosoboronexport for Tunguska air defence missile systems for the Indian Army and a contract for the inspection of P-8I aircraft with Boeing India Defense Private, a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of Boeing.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India as one of America’s most important strategic allies, confirming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the US for a standalone bilateral meeting in addition to the G20 summit.
China hosted the Russian and American presidents in consecutive state visits, positioning Beijing at the centre of global geopolitics. The Russian leader's two-day visit marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of a bilateral friendship treaty, resulting in a joint declaration advocating for a multipolar world and expanded trade using local currencies.
Rubio, initially caught off guard, asked for clarification. Upon learning which comments were being referenced, he dismissed the creators of those remarks as 'stupid people.'
As Delhi reeled under temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio kept his remarks brief during the inauguration of the new US Embassy Support Annex building and joked about the capital’s scorching heat.
