India's Interim Budget Allocates Over Rs 6.21 Lakh Crore to Defence, Prioritizing Modernization and Self-Reliance

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefs the media on the January 12, 2026 state visit of German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India. The special briefing highlights deepening India–Germany ties, Germany’s support for an early conclusion of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, and a landmark green ammonia supply agreement scaling up to 500 kilotons per annum over 15 years. Leaders also announced plans to develop a Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap, underscoring stronger strategic and security collaboration. The visit reflects a shared commitment by India and Germany to elevate their partnership amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty. #IndiaGermany #VikramMisri #FriedrichMerz #IndiaEUFTA #GreenAmmonia #DefenceCooperation #StrategicPartnership #GlobalOrder #EconomicDiplomacy #IndoGerman #EUIndia #ForeignPolicy #StateVisit #Geopolitics #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: MEA, India

India officially launched its BRICS Presidency 2026 on January 13 in New Delhi, with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar unveiling the official theme, logo, and website. This marks India’s fourth time chairing BRICS and coincides with the bloc’s 20th anniversary. The theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a humanity-first, people-centric global approach. The BRICS 2026 logo features a lotus symbolising India’s heritage and resilience, petals in the colours of BRICS nations representing unity, and a central Namaste gesture expressing harmony and respect. The official website brics2026.gov.in will serve as the key platform for updates, meetings, initiatives, and outcomes during India’s presidency. #BRICS2026 #IndiaBRICS #SJaishankar #IndianDiplomacy #GlobalSouth #BRICSPresidency #NewDelhi #NarendraModi #InternationalRelations #MultilateralDiplomacy #EmergingEconomies #BRICSIndia2026 #Geopolitics #WorldNews #AmaravatiToday ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: MEA, India

On January 9, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump met top American oil and gas executives at the White House East Room to outline a bold plan to revive Venezuela’s collapsed energy sector 🇻🇪🇺🇸. Following the January 3 U.S. military operation that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Trump urged companies to invest $100 billion to rebuild oil infrastructure. Executives from Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Valero, and Marathon joined Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump promised full security guarantees, immediate crude transfers of up to 50 million barrels, and warned against Chinese 🇨🇳 or Russian 🇷🇺 influence. Despite optimism, tensions emerged, with ExxonMobil calling Venezuela “uninvestible” and Chevron outlining limited near-term growth. Watch the full breakdown of this high-stakes geopolitical and energy strategy. #Trump #VenezuelaCrisis #USForeignPolicy #OilPolitics #EnergyGeopolitics #Maduro #Chevron #ExxonMobil #WhiteHouse #GlobalOil #China #Russia #EnergySecurity #BreakingNews #WorldPolitics ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Kutch and Saurashtra region at Marwadi University, Rajkot, on January 11, 2026. The two-day conference (Jan 11–12) is a region-focused initiative ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027, aimed at accelerating industrial growth and investment. PM Modi announced 14 greenfield smart GIDC industrial estates across key districts, e-inaugurated a 336-acre Medical Device Park in Rajkot, and highlighted Kutch’s 30 GW renewable energy park—the world’s largest hybrid energy project. Major investment commitments were announced by Reliance Industries, Adani Group, Jyoti CNC, and Welspun, positioning Gujarat as a global hub for clean energy, manufacturing, and advanced infrastructure. #VibrantGujarat #NarendraModi #GujaratDevelopment #IndianEconomy #MakeInIndia #RenewableEnergy #GreenHydrogen #IndustrialGrowth #InvestmentSummit #RelianceIndustries #AdaniGroup #MedicalDevicePark #GIDC #Kutch #Rajkot ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: PM Modi, India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz jointly inaugurated the International Kite Festival 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. The vibrant event marked Chancellor Merz’s first official visit to India and celebrated 25 years of the India–Germany Strategic Partnership. Both leaders flew kites together, including tricolour kites and a special Hanuman-themed kite, symbolising cultural diplomacy. The ceremony featured traditional Indian dances, a unique Indo-German musical performance, and interactions with women artisans showcasing Gujarat’s kite-making heritage. The festival brings together 135 international kite flyers from 50 countries, alongside hundreds of Indian and local participants. Following the event, Modi and Merz held high-level talks on defence, trade, green development, and technology, reinforcing growing bilateral ties. #InternationalKiteFestival #ModiMerz #IndiaGermany #KiteFestival2026 #SabarmatiRiverfront #IndiaGermanyPartnership #CulturalDiplomacy #AhmedabadEvents #GermanChancellor #PMModi #IndoGermanRelations #GlobalCulture #VibrantGujarat #DiplomaticVisit #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: PM Modi India

President Donald Trump spoke to reporters during an informal press gaggle aboard Air Force One on January 11, 2026, as turbulence added a lighter moment to pointed foreign policy remarks. Trump addressed escalating protests in Iran, warning of “very strong” U.S. military options and signaling support for demonstrators amid Tehran’s crackdown. He claimed Iranian leaders sought talks, while cautioning that action could precede diplomacy. The President also commented on Venezuela, hinting at positive developments in South America, reaffirmed U.S. strategic interest in Greenland to counter Russian and Chinese influence, and revealed ongoing discussions with Cuba focused on Cuban-American citizens forced into exile. Full context and key takeaways from the airborne exchange. #Trump #AirForceOne #IranProtests #USForeignPolicy #Greenland #Venezuela #Cuba #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #WhiteHouse #TrumpRemarks #IranCrisis #SouthAmerica #USPolitics #BreakingNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

On January 12, 2026, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a major address titled “Technological Dominance at the War Department” at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas 🇺🇸. Speaking as part of his nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom” tour, Hegseth outlined a bold new strategy to secure 21st-century technological supremacy for the U.S. military. The speech introduced an AI Acceleration Strategy to transform the armed forces into an AI-first warfighting force across all domains. Hegseth also called for ending “woke AI,” streamlining defense bureaucracy, and rapidly integrating private-sector innovations—including Elon Musk’s Grok—into military systems. He highlighted autonomous weapons, quantum computing, hypersonics, and long-range drones as top priorities for U.S. strategic dominance. Watch the full breakdown of this landmark speech shaping the future of U.S. defense #PeteHegseth #USMilitary #AIFirst #DefenseTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #Pentagon #ArsenalOfFreedom #SpaceX #Starbase #FutureWarfare #MilitaryAI #USDefense #QuantumComputing #HypersonicWeapons #NationalSecurity ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: Department of War, USA

On January 12, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the historic Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, marking the start of Merz’s first official visit to India since assuming office. The leaders paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi, visited Hriday Kunj, and observed the spinning of the charkha, symbolising self-reliance and human dignity. Chancellor Merz noted that Gandhi’s ideals continue to inspire both Indians and Germans. The visit was followed by their participation in the International Kite Festival 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront. The leaders also reviewed 25 years of the India–Germany Strategic Partnership and 75 years of diplomatic relations, with talks focusing on trade, investment, technology, green development, and defence cooperation. #Modi #FriedrichMerz #SabarmatiAshram #IndiaGermany #IndoGermanRelations #GandhiLegacy #KiteFestival2026 #DiplomaticTies #StrategicPartnership #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations #Ahmedabad #IndiaNews #GermanyNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: PM Modi, India