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The European Union and India signed a Security and Defence Partnership on 27 January 2026 at the EU-India Summit. The pact sets a comprehensive framework for structured dialogue and concrete cooperation across areas such as maritime security, cyber, counter-terrorism and wider peace and security efforts.
India and the European Union have signed a Security and Defence Partnership, expanding cooperation from maritime security and cyber threats to space security and defence industry ties, alongside a wider push to strengthen India–EU strategic relations.
India has criticised Pakistan’s constitutional changes, including provisions reportedly granting lifetime legal immunity to Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir. New Delhi described the move as a ‘constitutional coup’ and urged Islamabad to introspect, adding to an already tense regional climate.
India and the European Union have reached a long-pending free trade agreement after nearly two decades of talks, with leaders calling it a major economic and strategic shift. The pact aims to cut or eliminate tariffs on almost all goods traded between the two sides, with formal legal steps and ratification still required before it takes effect.
India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a long-awaited free trade agreement, with officials saying legal scrubbing is under way and the pact could take effect next year after approvals. The deal is being positioned as a major economic and strategic step as both sides seek reliable partners amid global trade uncertainty.
India and the European Union have concluded a long-pending free trade agreement, a deal both sides describe as historic after nearly two decades of on-and-off negotiations. The agreement now moves into legal scrubbing and subsequent ratifications before it can enter into force.
After nearly two decades of on-and-off negotiations, India and the European Union have finalised a free trade agreement that would cut or remove tariffs on most traded goods, with major changes for sectors like automobiles, machinery and chemicals. The pact is positioned as both an economic boost and a strategic signal amid shifting global trade alliances.
India’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi drew global attention this year with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attending as chief guests. The presence of the two leaders was widely read as a signal of deepening India–EU strategic engagement, alongside the ceremony’s traditional cultural and defence showcase.
India has taken over the BRICS chair for 2026 and has begun formal preparations for the 18th BRICS Summit, including the launch of an official logo and website as it sets priorities for meetings through the year.
The United States extended greetings to India on its 77th Republic Day, emphasising the strength of bilateral ties and continued cooperation across major areas. The message framed India–US relations as a long-term partnership with shared interests, coming amid wider global focus on alliances and strategic collaboration.
A major Republic Day parade in New Delhi showcased India’s military and cultural diversity, with European leaders attending the event. The celebrations marked the Constitution’s adoption anniversary and were mirrored by parades in other Indian cities amid heavy security.
A mid-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region on 19 January 2026, with reports of fatalities and injuries. The tremors were felt across a wide area, highlighting the region’s ongoing seismic vulnerability.