‘Indian Consulate Will Deepen People-to-People Linkages,’ Says PM Modi in Marseille
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Marseille alongside French President Emmanuel Macron after delivering the inaugural address at the AI Action Summit in Paris. He emphasized that the opening of an Indian consulate in the city would further strengthen ties between India and
Trump Claims ‘US Authority’ to Take Gaza as He Hosts Jordan’s King
Former US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he believes the US “will have Gaza,” citing “US authority” as the basis for claiming the enclave. “We’re going to have it, we’re going to keep it, and we’re going to
Trump Says Ukraine ‘May Be Russian Someday,’ Wants Kyiv to Trade Natural Resources for US Aid
Former US President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine may eventually fall under Russian control as he proposed that the war-torn country share its natural resources in exchange for American assistance. Trump, whose potential return to power has raised doubts about continued US
India-Israel Partnership Built on Shared Values of Democracy, Economic Resilience: Minister
Reaffirming India’s commitment to becoming a $30-35 trillion economy by 2047, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal highlighted the growing India-Israel partnership, built on shared values of democracy, economic resilience, and technological advancement. He also underscored India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism
Bangladesh Hopes for Yunus-PM Modi Meeting During BIMSTEC Summit
The Bangladesh interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, is set to attend the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit in Bangkok, Thailand, from April 2-4. This raises hopes for the first-ever in-person meeting between Yunus and
Selena Gomez Reveals Why ‘It’ll Be Very Hard to Return to Music’
Actress-singer Selena Gomez has admitted that it will be “very hard” for her to return to making music after the success of Emilia Perez. The 32-year-old actress played a starring role in the Jacques Audiard-directed musical crime film and revealed that she plans
10th International Women’s Conference: President Droupadi Murmu to attend Art of Living event
The 10th International Women’s Conference will feature the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, alongside influential women from politics, business, arts, and social impact, an official statement confirmed. Hosted by The Art of Living, the event will bring together over 60 speakers and more
‘All hell will break out,’ Trump warns if Israeli hostages are not freed by Saturday
US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that “all hell will break out” if Hamas does not release the remaining hostages by Saturday at 12 o’clock. “Hamas will find out what I mean,” Trump stated when asked about possible retaliation if the hostages
India and International Solar Alliance discuss sustainable energy initiatives in Denmark
India engaged in discussions with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in Denmark on sustainable renewable energy initiatives, aiming to attract global funding and technology from both nations. The Indian envoy to Denmark met with top officials of the ISA in Copenhagen to explore
Devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam on 30th day of Maha Kumbh, praise facilities
On the 30th day of the Maha Kumbh, thousands of devotees gathered at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to take a holy dip, seeking spiritual purification and divine blessings. The pilgrimage site witnessed an overwhelming yet orderly crowd as devotees performed pujas,
Trump suspends US Foreign Corruption Act; Adani Group stocks surge
After US President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting the enforcement of a law that prohibits US companies from bribing foreign officials, citing competitive disadvantages for American firms, all listed stocks of the Adani Group saw substantial gains on Tuesday. Trump’s executive
Macron’s Paris soirée brings together PM Modi, US Vice President Vance
French President Emmanuel Macron greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a warm embrace upon his arrival in Paris for a dinner at the Elysee Palace. Macron welcomed Modi as they exchanged friendly remarks before beginning discussions. The high-profile dinner also saw the presence
‘Great, great victory’: PM Modi congratulates JD Vance on US poll win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US Vice President J.D. Vance during a dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the state dinner, marked PM Modi’s first interaction with the
Trump moves to end ‘politically motivated’ prosecution of New York mayor
In an effort to address politically controversial prosecutions, US President Donald Trump has moved to drop a case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered federal prosecutors in the city on Monday to dismiss the corruption case
EAM Jaishankar meets French foreign minister, discusses AI and innovation
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot, in Paris to discuss strengthening India-France bilateral ties with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), innovation, connectivity, and clean energy. Sharing details of the meeting on X, Jaishankar stated, “A
Trump formally announces 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States, eliminating all exceptions and exemptions, raising concerns for exporters, including South Korea. Trump signed two proclamations formalizing the tariffs and confirmed plans to announce
PM Modi and French President Macron to co-chair AI Action Summit today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to co-chair the highly anticipated AI Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday. The summit will bring together global leaders and top tech CEOs to discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a strong
India and France look beyond defence to deepen bilateral economic ties
After establishing a strong partnership in defence, India and France are now aiming to significantly enhance trade and investment relations, particularly in clean energy, new technologies, and aviation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Paris on Monday marks a step towards strengthening these
‘Aero India 2025’: Defence trade between India and US is deepening, says charge d’affaires
U.S. Embassy New Delhi Charge d’Affaires Jorgan K. Andrews inaugurated the U.S. Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2025 on Monday, emphasizing the United States’ commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation with India. Growing defence partnership “President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra
Benefits of artificial general intelligence should be broadly distributed, says Sam Altman
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries worldwide, ensuring that the benefits of artificial general intelligence (AGI) are broadly distributed is crucial, according to OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman. In a new blog post, Altman emphasized that while technological progress has