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Meta has withdrawn its AI image-generation feature that used public Instagram photos after widespread backlash over privacy concerns. Launched on July 7, the feature was discontinued within three days, while the Indian government indicated it could examine the issue if complaints are received
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is setting a new global development model despite worldwide challenges, highlighting rapid economic growth, digital innovation and technological progress. Addressing the Indian community in Auckland, he also emphasised stronger India-New Zealand ties and future trade opportunities
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Christopher Nolan said he had planned to premiere Tenet in India, but the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted those plans. Speaking at The Odyssey's Mumbai premiere, the filmmaker praised India's deep cinema culture and called films a universal language that unites audiences worldwide
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India has urged the United Nations to end unilateral economic embargoes and sanctions, saying they violate national sovereignty and hinder development. Addressing the General Assembly, India's representative reiterated the country's support for multilateralism and criticised the long-standing US embargo on Cuba.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon elevated bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during talks in Auckland. The leaders reviewed cooperation across key sectors, exchanged multiple MoUs and discussed the proposed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
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Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 80 rescued India after another top-order collapse, helping the visitors post 158/7 against England in the must-win fourth T20I at Bristol. England's disciplined pace attack, led by Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue, kept India's scoring under control throughout
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Australia's Victoria University received approval to establish a campus in Gurugram, while Flinders University secured a Letter of Intent for a Bengaluru campus. The agreements, announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Australia visit, aim to deepen education, research and people-to-people ties
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India's crude oil imports remain largely insulated from Strait of Hormuz tensions due to diversified sourcing, a Kpler analyst said. However, prolonged regional instability could disrupt LPG and LNG supplies, increase freight and insurance costs, and put pressure on energy prices
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman welcomed AustralianSuper's additional AU$500 million investment in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, calling it a vote of confidence in India's growth. The announcement coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Australia visit and broader energy and investment cooperation
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India is emerging as a global hub for AI-ready data centres, attracting billions in investments from Google, Microsoft, Amazon and domestic firms. Strong government support, expanding infrastructure and rising capacity are expected to position India among the world's leading AI powers
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Australia will voluntarily return three Indian antiquities, including Nandi, Bhadrakali's trident and a six-headed Karttikeya idol, while India will repatriate an Australian First Nations ancestor. The move strengthens cultural cooperation and people-to-people ties between the two countries
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India and Australia agreed to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation by enhancing intelligence sharing, tackling online radicalisation and terror financing, and expanding Indo-Pacific security collaboration. The Joint Declaration also reaffirmed commitments to disaster relief, maritime security, nuclear disarmament and a rules-based regional order
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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said 57 per cent of the country's exports to India will become tariff-free from day one under the Free Trade Agreement. The announcement comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to New Zealand
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More than 30,000 people gathered at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Melbourne Meets Modi" address, marking one of Australia's largest receptions for a world leader. The event showcased strong India-Australia people-to-people ties through cultural performances and enthusiastic diaspora participation
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The IMF lowered India's 2026 growth forecast to 6.4% due to higher global oil prices driven by the Middle East conflict but raised its 2027 outlook, citing resilient domestic demand, stronger economic activity, easing energy pressures, and sustained medium-term growth prospects despite global uncertainty
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India made one change, bringing in Prince Yadav for Ravi Bishnoi, and opted to bowl first against England in the third T20I. With England leading 1-0, India need victory at Trent Bridge to keep the five-match series alive
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Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Jakarta as he began his Indonesia visit. He will hold talks with Prabowo Subianto to deepen strategic cooperation and visit the historic Prambanan
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted India's strong support for Israel while rejecting US Vice President J.D. Vance's suggestion that the United States is Israel's only powerful ally. Netanyahu said Israel has many friends and praised India's public backing.
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Narendra Modi began a six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand to strengthen strategic partnerships, advance the Act East Policy and MAHASAGAR Vision, and deepen cooperation in trade, defence, technology and Indo-Pacific security
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India criticised Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving Seychelles' top environmental honour, calling his comments baseless while highlighting the Prime Minister's global recognition for climate and sustainability initiatives
