NEW DELHI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - France and India are entering a new era of defence cooperation with plans to jointly produce Rafale fighter jets as well as helicopters, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday,

India is joining the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, giving Washington its biggest win yet in the race to shape and influence who has access to advanced semiconductors and AI infrastructure supply chains.

French President Emmanuel Macron has a message for critics of India's proposed move to purchase and co-produce 114 Rafale fighter jets—the deal will make India stronger.

In a major relief for Indian green card applicants, the US State Department’s March 2026 Visa Bulletin shows forward movement in key employment-based categories, with EB-2 for India advancing by 11 months and EB-1 moving ahead by four months.

Swiss drugmaker Novartis will sell its entire 70.68% stake in its listed Indian unit to a private equity-led consortium for about $159 million, as part of a broader global restructuring.

Mohammad Amir said Pakistan no longer commands the fear it did in the 1990s, especially against India. Shahid Afridi called for dropping senior players, which angered Shadab Khan, who reminded critics they also never beat India in World Cups.

US President Donald Trump has claimed credit for stopping the India-Pakistan conflict more than 80 times since May 10 last year, when he announced on social media that the two neighbours had agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire after talks mediated by the US.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is generating buzz ahead of its launch, with expectations around its release date, India pricing, upgraded camera system, sleek design, enhanced display, long-lasting battery,