India’s long delayed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR), a 500 MWe nuclear energy facility at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, has achieved first criticality last month. This marks the point where the reactor core began sustaining a controlled fission chain reaction. The technology for this reactor was developed entirely in India. ...
Rolls-Royce Announces India Expansion Plan Focusing on Defense and Aviation
Following a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on February 11, 2026, Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic announced a comprehensive roadmap to establish India as the company’s third "home market" outside the United Kingdom. This move focuses on deepening footprints in defense, civil aviation, and energy sectors to support India’s...
India and Germany Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to strengthen a partnership aimed at consolidating economic and security ties. During his first official visit to Asia since taking office, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that India is a "partner of choice" for Germany, signaling...
Safran to Expand Revenue in India, Multiply India Sourcing
At a ceremony in Hyderabad, with the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and in the presence of Ross McInnes, Chairman of Safran’s Board of Directors; and Olivier Andriès CEO, Safran inaugurated its largest MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) center for the CFM International LEAP engine. Headquartered in France, the company also...
U.S.-India Trade Tensions Ease Amid Talk of Presidential Visit
U.S. President Donald Trump commented that trade talks with India are "going good" and hinted at a possible visit to the country next year. Speaking at a White House press briefing, Trump referred to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "a friend" and a "great man." Key Trade and Sanctions...
Bridging the Divide: Modi and Carney’s Diplomatic Overture at G7 Summit
The in-person meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the recent G7 Summit marked a change in the strained relationship between the two nations. This diplomatic engagement, initiated by Prime Minister Carney, was noteworthy given the severe allegations and political tensions that have...