PM Modi and Netanyahu discuss IMEC, advance cooperation to promote connectivity

IANS | February 26, 2026 8:21 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday discussed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), expressing their intent to advance cooperation to promote regional connectivity, stability and shared prosperity through the initiative and explore Israel's role within its frameworks.

Escalating Aggression: Civilian bloodshed and widening Afghanistan-Pak rift (IANS Analysis)

IANS | February 26, 2026 8:13 PM

New Delhi/Kabul, Feb 26 (IANS) Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have entered a dangerous new phase, marked by deadly airstrikes, mounting civilian casualties, and a steadily deepening diplomatic rift. Recent Pakistani air operations in Afghanistan’s eastern provinces -- particularly Nangarhar and Paktika -- have triggered outrage after reports confirmed that civilians, including women and children, were among the victims.

PM Modi and Netanyahu reaffirm their shared vision for robust India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting in Jerusalem on Thursday, discussing bilateral cooperation in areas of technology and innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and critical minerals, defence and security, trade and economy, labour mobility and education, blue economy, agriculture and health.

PM Modi's Israel visit short but extraordinarily productive, moving: Netanyahu

IANS | February 26, 2026 5:45 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 26 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country as short but "extraordinarily productive and moving." Addressing a joint press meet along with PM Modi following their talks in Jerusalem, Netanyahu also praised PM Modi for his speech in Israel's Parliament, Knesset.

India-Israel bond has stood test of time at every challenge: PM Modi

IANS | February 26, 2026 5:30 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the relationship between India and Israel has stood the test of time at every challenge as it is based on deep mutual trust, shared democratic values, and a strong foundation of human sensitivity.