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‘We often balance trade with non-trade issues’: Piyush Goyal on India’s approach to trade deals

In negotiations for trade deals, India often balances trade with non-trade issues, such as securing investment pledges from European Free Trade Association (Efta) and New Zealand in exchange of market access and resolving the issue of double social security contributions with the UK, Piyush Goyal has said.

US Space Command Chief Explains Role in Iran, Venezuela Ops; Cheers India's Space Plans | Raisina

At the Raisina Dialogue 2026, General Stephen N. Whiting, Commander, US Space Command, said the US Space Command was involved in recent operations related to Iran and Venezuela. In a conversation with Firstpost's Managing Editor, Palki Sharma, he said, "Yes, US Space command has been involved in those operations because the way US Military conducts operation is what we refer to as multi-domain." He explained that space capabilities are foundational to how the United States Joint Force operates, providing critical support such as satellite communications, the global positioning system, missile warning, and intelligence from space. During the discussion, he highlighted India's ambitious space goals, expressing excitement about the country launching its own astronauts into orbit next year, a milestone significant for both India and the global space community. On the topic of potential space conflicts, General Whiting explained that while such events may be largely invisible, the reliance of daily life on space technology, ranging from GPS navigation to financial markets, commerce, education, and healthcare, means that any disruption would be widely felt. He stressed that US Space Command is focused on deterring conflicts to ensure that these essential capabilities remain secure. Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

Experts Discuss How Climate Finance Remains Heavily Skewed Towards Mitigation |Raisina Dialogue 2026

At the Raisina Dialogue 2026, Mohamed Nasheed, Former President; Secretary-General, Climate Vulnerable Forum & V20, Maldives and Shombi Sharp, Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific highlighted how climate finance remains heavily skewed toward mitigation, while vulnerable nations—especially small island states—urgently require adaptation funding to survive escalating climate impacts. Nasheed emphasized that countries contributing the least to global emissions are often the ones facing the most severe consequences, from destroyed infrastructure to rising debt after climate disasters. "We do not emit. We are not poisoning the atmosphere. But we are facing the brunt of the consequences," he said. Despite concerns about the future of multilateralism, both speakers highlighted that collective global cooperation, climate justice, and scaled-up public and private finance remain essential to balancing economic development with resilience. Watch them in conversation with Anna Tunkel, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Impact LLC, U.S. Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

"India's Rise is Unstoppable": Foreign Minister Jaishankar | Palki Sharma | Raisina Dialogue 2026

At the Raisina Dialogue 2026, India's External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar, spoke with Palki Sharma, Managing Editor at Firstpost, about the future of the Indian Ocean. As part of his opening remarks, the External Affairs minister noted that the direction of India's rise is "clear" and "unstoppable." He said that India's rise will not be determined by the mistakes made by other countries, adding that it will be determined by Indians themselves. Watch the full conversation on Firstpost. Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

Experts Discuss BRICS and the Future of Development Financing | Raisina Dialogue 2026

At the Raisina Dialogue 2026, Alexandra Morozkina, Senior Expert at the Eurasian Fund for Stabilisation and Development, Russian Federation, and Fabiano Mielniczuk, Professor of Political Science and BRICS-NU focal point at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, spoke with Prathik S. Vinod of Firstpost on the evolving landscape of development finance. The discussion explored how the traditional development finance system was shaped by Western institutions and the challenges faced by the Global South due to conditional lending. The panel also examined the role of BRICS and the New Development Bank in supporting infrastructure and providing alternative financing models. Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

No Change in Pak's Behaviour, Two-Front Threat Remains: India's Army Chief | Raisina Dialogue 2026

At the Raisina Dialogue 2026, General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Army Staff, spoke with Harsh V Pant, Vice President, Observer Research Foundation, India, about Pakistan’s deterrence posture and India’s two-front security challenge. He said he has not seen a significant change in Pakistan’s behaviour following Operation Sindoor and noted that India must remain alert and prepared. General Dwivedi said Pakistan’s military structure and recent legal changes have increased the role of the armed forces in decision-making. He also highlighted concerns about Pakistan receiving equipment, information and technological support from other countries, saying interoperability and information exchange during conflicts remain a key concern for India’s security planning. Watch the full conversation on Firstpost. Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

‘No change in Pakistan’s behaviour after Op Sindoor’: Army chief flags Munir’s promotion

There have not been many changes in Pakistan’s behaviour that were expected after Operation Sindoor, and the 27th Amendment has instead strengthened the Field Marshal Asim Munir of the Pakistan Army, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said.

India's Army Chief Highlights Lessons From Op Sindoor Against Pakistan | Raisina Dialogue 2026

At the Raisina Dialogue 2026, General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Army Staff, spoke with Harsh V Pant, Vice President, Observer Research Foundation, India, about the lessons from Operation Sindoor. He said the operation demonstrated that decisive deterrence requires credibility, capability and the will to wage war. General Dwivedi noted that India has adopted a policy of retaliating in response to terror actions on its own terms. He also highlighted the importance of synergy across the armed forces, intelligence agencies and logistics stakeholders. Watch the conversation on Firstpost. Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

India's Army Chief Speaks on Op Sindoor, Pakistan and Future of Warfare | Raisina Dialogue 2026

At the Raisina Dialogue 2026, General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Army Staff, spoke with Harsh V Pant, Vice President, Observer Research Foundation, India, on lessons from Operation Sindoor and the evolving nature of warfare. He said India’s policy is to retaliate against terror actions and emphasised synergy across services and agencies. General Dwivedi discussed organisational changes, including integrated battle groups, tactical commandos and the Shaktiman drone system. He highlighted emerging domains such as cyber, data-centric operations and artificial intelligence. He also addressed India’s two-front challenge involving China and Pakistan, warned that Islamabad's behaviour has not significantly changed after Operation Sindoor, and stressed the need for preparedness. Watch the full conversation on Firstpost. Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

Experts Weigh in on Ways to Navigate Donald Trump's Second Term | Raisina Dialogue 2026

At the Raisina Dialogue 2026, Christopher B. Johnstone, Partner and Chair, Defence and National Security Practice, Asia Group; Lisa Singh, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Australia India Institute and former Senator from Tasmania; and Tomoyuki Yoshida, Chief Executive Director, The Japan Institute of International Affairs, spoke with Cary Johnston of Firstpost on how US allies in the Indo-Pacific are reassessing their strategies amid a more transactional approach to alliances under Donald Trump's second presidency. The discussion explored regional security dynamics, the growing role of middle powers, the rise of partnerships such as the Quad, and concerns over China’s increasingly assertive posture in the Indo-Pacific. Watch the full conversation on Firstpost. Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V