Under Modi, India, a long supporter of the Palestinian cause, has found a friend in Israel’s Netanyahu despite genocide.

On this week’s visit itself, the Hindustan Times website reported that a key issue that will be on the agenda during Modi's visit to Israel is air defense. As part of this, joint development in the ballistic missile defense industry, and even laser defense, is on the agenda.

Azad Essa tells TRT World that New Delhi’s decision follows years of harassment from far-right groups linked to his investigative work on India-Israel ties as well as Kashmir dispute.

Israel’s Ambassador to India said the country is “excited” to welcome PM Modi this week. He highlighted that the visit would strengthen ties, with a Free Trade Agreement between India and Israel expected later this year.

India’s prime minister acceded to many of President Trump’s demands under pressure of heavy tariffs. It would be awkward to reject them now.

Earlier, government permission was required to sack 100 employees or more. Now, no permission is required for sacking up to 300 employees.

Prime Minister Modi replied to the Israeli PM and expressed his appreciation for the strong bond between the two nations. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu termed Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Israel as historic.

From Mahatma Gandhi’s support for Palestine to Modi’s Netanyahu embrace, how India’s ties have evolved over the decades.

By Manoj Kumar and Mayank Bhardwaj NEW DELHI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - India moved to deepen trade ties with Brazil on Saturday, signing a pact to expand cooperation in mining and minerals as it seeks to meet rising domestic steel demand and support capacity expansion amid a global race for raw materials.

President Donald Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on India last year. A US senator now claims the move was driven by personal grievances, not economic policy.