India

Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion

The significance of the Mecca pact will depend less on the language of the agreement than on its implementation.

|ByVAS SHENOY
TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, next to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, on August 7, 2026.
An Indian flag is pictured in the pocket of a police officer's uniform as he attends a rally in support of the Indian armed forces, following the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, in New Delhi, India, May 13, 2025.

Viksit Bharat 2047: India’s roadmap to become a developed nation - opinion

While there is general agreement that the term Viksit Bharat denotes a developed country, it is still necessary for public policy purposes to break down the concept to know what it entails.

|ByMOHAN KUMAR
Members of the Disaster Response Force (DRF) evacuate residents at a flood-affected region following heavy monsoon rains in Hyderabad on September 27, 2025.

India is emerging as a global first responder to natural disasters - opinion

By providing need-based and rapid assistance during emergencies, and through its efforts to develop capacities for mutual benefit, India is seen as a reliable first responder and a force for good.

|BySUCHITRA DURAI
Food at the Tandoori restaurant in Tel Aviv.

Tandoori: Restaurant moves near Tel Aviv beach, bringing sea breeze to the spice - review

You can’t tell Tandoori’s story without mentioning Rina Pushkarna, who founded the restaurant and still runs it today, with her son also involved.

|ByNERIA BARR

Modi's visit is laden with opportunity to strengthen an already-solid relationship - analysis

Modi’s visit is an act of cultivation. If Modi’s 2017 visit was a breakthrough in the relationship, his 2026 return signifies the consolidation of those ties.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByHERB KEINON
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, January 15, 2018.

Modi’s visit to Israel is a strategic turning point for global security - opinion

Why the India-Israel partnership is the strategic insurance both nations need in a volatile global landscape.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByPAUSHALI LASS
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses his supporters after he inaugurated a new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, India, December 20, 2025.

Modi’s visit shows India is central to Israel’s strategic doctrine - opinion

The international order is being reorganized around connectivity, deterrence, and technological capacity rather than formal alliances alone.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByEMMANUEL NAVON
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, January 15, 2018.

From Europe to Asia: Israel’s 'Super-Sparta' vision finds a new ally in India - opinion

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit cements Israel’s shift from European reliance to a strategic, Asia-focused alliance.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByOSHRIT BIRVADKER
PM Netanyahu and India's Modi

Iran seeks to buy Chinese weapons, human remains identified in Jerusalem

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hug as they gather with leaders of the BRICS group for the family photo during the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil July 7, 2025.

Air defense, not diplomacy, is the real agenda of Modi’s Israel visit - opinion

Can Israel and India translate diplomatic proximity into practical mechanisms that reduce the cost asymmetry of modern air defense?

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByRAN KOCHAV
Models of the Air Lora, an extended-range massive precise supersonic weapon, and Wind Demon, an affordable air-to-surface cruise missile, are on display at the Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. stall during the "Aero India 2025" air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, February 10, 2025.

Modi visit signals strategic reset between India and Israel after nine years

“Prime Minister Mr. Modi is visiting after almost nine years,” Singh said, referring to Modi’s landmark 2017 trip to Israel. “This visit is going to be a very historic visit.”

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByZVIKA KLEIN
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on February 19, 2026.

Modi visit to Israel marks deepening of longstanding Israel-India defense, security ties

A key issue on the agenda during Modi's visit to Israel is air defense, including the joint development in the ballistic missile defense industry, and even laser defense

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByDEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS
The Barak medium-range surface-to-air missile system.

Modi to visit Israel, address Knesset, meet with Netanyahu

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel this week, engaging in talks with Netanyahu on strengthening ties in high-tech, AI, and regional alliances.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026ByJAMES GENN
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at a press event as he delivers joint declarations alongside France's President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17, 2026; illustrative.

India-Israel tech synergy will define the next decade of defense strategy - opinion

With its record FY27 defense budget, India is doubling down on AI, autonomy, and self‑reliance, reshaping its partnership with Israel in the process

FEBRUARY 22, 2026ByDR. LAUREN DAGAN AMOSS
A MiG-29K fighter jet sits on the flight deck of India’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant during the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off the coast of Visakhapatnam, India.