India, EU share responsibility to uphold international law with UN Charter at its core: Antonio Costa

India, EU share responsibility to uphold international law with UN Charter at its core: Antonio Costa

European Council President Antonio Costa on Tuesday said that India and the European Union share a collective responsibility to uphold international law, with the United Nations Charter at its core, underscoring the growing strategic convergence between New Delhi and Brussels in a rapidly

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India rightfully among leading world powers: Putin’s Republic Day greetings underscore strategic partnership

India rightfully among leading world powers: Putin’s Republic Day greetings underscore strategic partnership

Russian President Vladimir Putin has lauded India’s global stature, stating that the country “rightfully occupies its place among the leading world powers,” as he extended warm greetings to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of India’s 77th Republic

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India–Italy ties set for rapid expansion, says Italian President Sergio Mattarella

India–Italy ties set for rapid expansion, says Italian President Sergio Mattarella

India and Italy are poised for a phase of rapid expansion in their bilateral relationship, Italian President Sergio Mattarella said while extending Republic Day greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, underlining shared democratic values and converging strategic interests between the two nations. In a

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India warns against rise of ‘parallel’ platforms challenging UN authority

India warns against rise of ‘parallel’ platforms challenging UN authority

India has voiced strong concern over the growing emergence of “parallel” and plurilateral platforms that seek to influence global peace and security outside the framework of the United Nations, arguing that such trends risk weakening international rule of law at a time when

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No Schengen visa needed: Albania opens easier entry for Indian travellers

No Schengen visa needed: Albania opens easier entry for Indian travellers

Indian travellers looking for a European getaway without the long Schengen visa queues now have an attractive alternative. Albania, a scenic Balkan nation outside the Schengen zone, is fast emerging as a hassle-free, budget-friendly destination offering Mediterranean charm, historic towns, and dramatic landscapes

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Amid Trump’s tariff pressure, Canadian PM Mark Carney plans India visit to reset trade and critical minerals partnership

Amid Trump’s tariff pressure, Canadian PM Mark Carney plans India visit to reset trade and critical minerals partnership

Facing escalating tariff threats and strategic pressure from the United States under President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing to visit India in a bid to revitalise bilateral ties and diversify Canada’s global economic partnerships, with a strong focus on

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Vance, Trump stalled India–US trade talks amid tariff rift, claims US Senator Ted Cruz

Vance, Trump stalled India–US trade talks amid tariff rift, claims US Senator Ted Cruz

Fresh cracks within the US Republican leadership have surfaced after leaked audio recordings of Senator Ted Cruz revealed sharp criticism of Vice President J.D. Vance, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, and at times President Donald Trump, over the prolonged delay in finalising

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Did Trump and Vance block India–US trade deal? Senator Ted Cruz makes explosive claim

Did Trump and Vance block India–US trade deal? Senator Ted Cruz makes explosive claim

Cracks within the Republican leadership came into sharp focus after leaked audio recordings surfaced in which US Senator Ted Cruz sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s tariff-driven trade policy and accused Vice President JD Vance and senior White House officials of blocking a potential

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US, India share historic bond, says Rubio on Republic Day

US, India share historic bond, says Rubio on Republic Day

The United States on Monday reaffirmed the depth and strategic importance of its relationship with India as Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended Republic Day greetings, underscoring expanding cooperation across key sectors and shared engagement in the Indo-Pacific. “The United States and India

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‘Let the dragon and elephant dance together’: Chinese President Xi greets India on Republic Day

‘Let the dragon and elephant dance together’: Chinese President Xi greets India on Republic Day

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended Republic Day greetings to President Droupadi Murmu as India marked its 77th Republic Day, underscoring the importance of dialogue, confidence-building measures, and cooperative engagement between Asia’s two largest nations. In a congratulatory message conveyed through Chinese

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‘US and India share a historic bond’: Trump greets Indians on 77th Republic Day

‘US and India share a historic bond’: Trump greets Indians on 77th Republic Day

US President Donald Trump on Monday extended warm greetings to the people of India on the occasion of the country’s 77th Republic Day, underscoring the enduring partnership between the two nations and describing them as the world’s oldest and largest democracies. In a

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EU leaders hail India’s Republic Day as a ‘spectacular celebration,’ thank PM Modi for invitation

EU leaders hail India’s Republic Day as a ‘spectacular celebration,’ thank PM Modi for invitation

European Union leaders on Monday praised India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations as a powerful showcase of the country’s rich history, cultural diversity, and future aspirations, calling the event a milestone in deepening India–EU relations. European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President

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Saudi leadership lauds India ties in Republic Day greetings, calls nations ‘trusted partners’

Saudi leadership lauds India ties in Republic Day greetings, calls nations ‘trusted partners’

Saudi Arabia’s top leadership on Monday extended warm Republic Day greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, underscoring the deepening strategic partnership and longstanding friendship between the two nations. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, sent a formal

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Trump’s first year consequential, India–US ties at lowest point in decades: Indian American leader

Trump’s first year consequential, India–US ties at lowest point in decades: Indian American leader

Calling President Donald Trump’s first year in office one of the most consequential in modern US history, prominent Indian American Republican leader Jasdip Singh Jassee has said that while the administration has delivered rapidly on domestic promises, India–US relations have slipped to their

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India, Japan bolster strategic and economic ties

India, Japan bolster strategic and economic ties

India and Japan have reaffirmed their deepening “Special Strategic and Global Partnership” during the latest foreign ministers’ dialogue held in New Delhi, underscoring shared priorities amid shifting geopolitical and economic realities in the Indo-Pacific. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Japanese Foreign Minister

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Pakistan legalising enforced disappearances in Balochistan to silence rising voices

Pakistan legalising enforced disappearances in Balochistan to silence rising voices

The approval of the Balochistan Prevention, Detention and Deradicalisation Rules 2025 by Pakistan’s Balochistan provincial government has triggered sharp criticism from human rights groups and independent observers, who warn that the move effectively seeks to legalise enforced disappearances in the conflict-hit region. According

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Disguised as activism, Khalistani rhetoric emerges as blueprint for terrorism: Report

Disguised as activism, Khalistani rhetoric emerges as blueprint for terrorism: Report

An incident involving Khalistani extremists at the Indian Embassy in Croatia has reignited global concerns over separatist rhetoric being masked as activism. According to a report by Khalsa Vox, the act of vandalism—where miscreants reportedly tore down India’s national flag and raised a

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Personal finance insights: News & Features

Personal finance insights: News & Features

By: Dr K C Gupta CONTRARIAN INDICATORS AAII Bull-Bear Spread +21.3% (above average)CNN Fear & Greed Index 62 (greed)NYSE %Above 50-dMA 76.08% (overbought)SP500 %Above 50-dMA 72.00% (overbought) ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative), 11/30/25OEFs & ETFs: Stocks 61.55%, Hybrids 4.05%, Bonds 17.36%, M-Mkt 17.04% INTEREST

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Shri Ram Rath Yatra unites Hindu Canadians across Ontario in faith, heritage, and global solidarity

Shri Ram Rath Yatra unites Hindu Canadians across Ontario in faith, heritage, and global solidarity

The Hindu Canadian Foundation marked its 3rd Annual Shri Ram Rath Yatra in 2026 with a day-long spiritual procession across Brampton, Mississauga, and Hamilton, bringing together devotees to commemorate the restoration of the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, inaugurated on Monday, January 22,

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India at No. 4: A moment of pride, purpose, and global promise

India at No. 4: A moment of pride, purpose, and global promise

By: Dr Avi Verma India’s emergence as the world’s fourth-largest economy marks a defining inflection point in the nation’s post-independence journey. With a nominal GDP now exceeding $4 trillion, India has moved decisively into the top tier of global economic powers—behind only the

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