Japan and UNHCR collaborate to support displaced Afghans
Japan and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have signed a $6 million agreement in Kabul to enhance livelihood opportunities and self-reliance for forcibly displaced Afghans, including refugee returnees and the communities that support them. The new initiative, funded by the
India to review US reciprocal tariffs, report by March 15
With the US set to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners by April 2, the Indian government has formed a high-level committee to review tariff relief on imports from the US. The panel, operating under the Union Commerce Ministry, is expected to submit
India abstains on Ukraine resolutions as US breaks with allies
India abstained from voting on multiple resolutions and amendments concerning Ukraine at the UN General Assembly, where the United States took an unexpected stance by siding with Russia on some key votes. This shift highlighted new geopolitical realignments under President Donald Trump. On
Trump: Ending Ukraine war is in Russia’s best interest
US President Donald Trump stated that it is in Russia’s best interest to strike a deal and end the war in Ukraine, adding that he believes President Vladimir Putin is willing to negotiate. During a joint news conference at the White House with
Delhi L-G: Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women a top priority
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing Rs 2,500 per month to women, emphasizing that the Viksit Delhi manifesto serves as the foundation for the new administration’s governance. He assured that the government would adhere to Prime
Amit Shah to address Global Investors’ Summit 2025 closing session
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will deliver the closing address at the prestigious two-day Global Investors’ Summit 2025 in Bhopal on Tuesday. Shah is set to arrive at the Indira Gandhi Manav Sangrahalaya at 4 p.m., adding significance to the summit’s
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger enjoy movie date nigh
Hollywood star Chris Pratt enjoyed a stylish date night with his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, at the premiere of his new Netflix film, The Electric State. The 45-year-old actor was all smiles as he walked the red carpet at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in
Advantage Assam: PM Modi hails Northeast’s role in India’s prosperity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 investors’ summit in Guwahati on Tuesday, underscoring the Northeast’s vital contribution to India’s economic growth. The summit includes an inaugural session, seven ministerial sessions, and 14 thematic sessions, along with a grand exhibition showcasing
South Korean delegation meets U.S. commerce chief
A visiting South Korean business delegation described its meeting with newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick as “productive,” following reports that discussions included potential $1 billion investments from each company in exchange for expedited regulatory benefits. The delegation, led by SK
Preity Zinta takes a holy dip at Maha Kumbh
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta joined millions of devotees in taking a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ actress shared a picture from the sacred event, wearing a garland around her neck and a tika on her
PM Modi releases 19th instalment of PM-KISAN, over 9.8 crore farmers get money in accounts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday transferred the 19th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) into the accounts of crores of farmers, marking the occasion from Bhagalpur district in Bihar. A total of Rs 22,000 crore was credited to over 9.8
India and UK agree to resume free trade talks
India and the United Kingdom have agreed to restart negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) following a meeting between Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds in New Delhi. The decision to resume
Trump praises German conservative victor
After exit polls indicated a decisive victory for Germany’s conservative alliance, US President Donald Trump celebrated the results, claiming that voters had grown tired of policies lacking “common sense.” Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Looks like the Conservative
Over 1,600 USAID employees fired in Trump administration reshuffle
The Trump administration has dismissed over 1,600 employees from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), while additional staff members have been placed on paid administrative leave. The move is part of a broader “reduction in force” strategy, as confirmed in an official
Kash Patel and officials defy Elon Musk’s federal firing order
U.S. intelligence chief Kash Patel and other top government officials are pushing back against Elon Musk’s directive requiring federal employees to submit weekly work reports or face termination. Musk, appointed by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), had
New Zealand criticizes China over naval drills in Tasman Sea
New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins has raised concerns over China’s naval task group conducting military exercises in the Tasman Sea, warning that one of the warships is carrying ballistic missiles with a range of approximately 1,000 kilometers. Collins alerted Australia about the
Indian Army chief visits France for defense talks
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi received a warm welcome from India’s Ambassador to France, Sanjeev Singla, in Paris ahead of his scheduled discussions with his French counterpart on bilateral defense cooperation and global security challenges. General Dwivedi’s visit, from
Arab leaders discuss Palestinian issue and Gaza developments
Leaders from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain gathered in Riyadh to discuss the Palestinian issue and the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Described as a “consultative
Meditation is food for the soul, a necessity for global peace: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Meditation is food for the soul and a necessity for global peace, said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders (GCML) held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event marks a crucial step toward integrating meditation into global leadership,
South Africa concludes ‘historic’ G20 foreign ministers’ meeting
South Africa successfully concluded the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting after extensive discussions on pressing global issues. South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, described the event as “historic” in a media briefing following the meeting, which took place in Johannesburg