India, Qatar agree to deepen trade and investment ties
India and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral trade, investment, and strategic cooperation following a meeting between India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani in Doha on Monday. The
California to sue Trump administration over National Guard deployment to Portland
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Sunday that the state will sue the Trump administration over the deployment of 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, calling it an “unconstitutional abuse of power.” In a strongly worded statement, Newsom accused President Donald
India, EU open 14th round of free trade agreement talks in Brussels
India and the European Union on Monday launched the 14th round of negotiations for the long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Brussels, aiming to finalize a deal by the end of 2025. The latest round of talks, extending over five days, will be
India calls for free, fair, and inclusive elections in Bangladesh
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday emphasized that India wants to see a free, fair, inclusive, and participatory election in Bangladesh as soon as possible. He reaffirmed New Delhi’s readiness to work with any democratically elected government in Dhaka, following the results
India flags UK as next hub for Khalistan activity after Canada crackdown
With Canada tightening its grip on Khalistani networks, Indian intelligence agencies have warned that Khalistan elements are now shifting operations to the United Kingdom, where they enjoy significant community support but less regulatory scrutiny. Following Canada’s recognition of the Khalistan threat—including the designation
India, US actively working to resolve tariff issues: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday said that India and the United States are actively working to resolve their ongoing tariff disputes through dialogue, expressing optimism that these challenges will not impact the broader trade relationship between the two countries. Speaking at
California to sue Trump administration over National Guard deployment to Portland
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that his state will file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for deploying 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, accusing former President Donald Trump of “using the U.S. military as a political weapon against American citizens.”
Trump reveals Israel’s temporary halt in Gaza bombings, urges Hamas to act swiftly
US President Donald Trump announced that Israel has temporarily paused its bombing campaign in Gaza to allow progress on the 20-point peace plan and the release of hostages. “Hamas must move quickly, or else all bets will be off,” Trump posted on Truth
Trump administration to deploy 300 National Guardsmen to Chicago amid state opposition
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 300 National Guardsmen to Chicago, defying objections from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who accused the administration of overreach. Pritzker said on social media that the White House had issued him an ultimatum: “Call up
Trump’s Gaza peace plan gains mixed global response, India backs peaceful resolution
U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict, positioning himself as a global peacemaker amid Israel’s intense offensive and international calls for a ceasefire. His proposal includes a 72-hour ceasefire, release of hostages by Hamas, disarmament of
India, France hold 22nd Air Staff Talks to boost defence and counter-terror cooperation
India and France held the 22nd edition of Air Staff Talks in New Delhi from September 29 to October 1, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation through joint training, combined exercises, and sharing of best practices, the Indian Air Force (IAF) announced on Thursday.
Expert urges US to deepen defence ties with India to counter China
A senior expert at the Heritage Foundation has called for the United States to “deepen and broaden defence cooperation” with India, highlighting the need to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. Robert Peters, Senior Research Fellow at the conservative think tank, outlined
Trump administration warns federal worker layoffs as government shutdown begins
The Trump administration has warned of imminent federal worker layoffs following the US government shutdown that began on October 1. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attributed the shutdown to Democrats, stating they “put us into this position” and that the Office of
Trump offers Qatar unprecedented military protection amid regional tensions
President Donald Trump has offered Qatar an unprecedented security guarantee, pledging US military protection in response to attacks on the Gulf state. The announcement comes after an Israeli strike in Doha threatened to undermine US-Qatar relations and ongoing Gaza peace efforts. A White
Hindus celebrate Durga Puja under fear in Bangladesh, says Sheikh Hasina’s son
Hindu minorities in Bangladesh are reportedly celebrating Durga Puja under a cloud of fear and uncertainty, according to Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He blamed the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for a resurgence of extremism and religious persecution in
PM Modi warns of illegal immigration as ISI plots Rohingya infiltration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again highlighted the dangers of illegal immigration, stressing the threat to India’s national security during the RSS centenary celebrations. He had also raised the issue during his Independence Day address, underlining the risks of demographic changes and
India rejects U.S. dairy imports over ‘non-veg’ milk, prioritizes farmers and cultural ethos
India has drawn a firm red line in trade talks with the United States, refusing to allow dairy imports that do not meet its cultural and ethical standards. The government has confirmed that milk and dairy products derived from cattle fed on non-vegetarian
India, Russia hold Special Mechanism dialogue on Pakistan and Afghanistan
India and Russia held the sixth meeting of the Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan in Moscow, focusing on regional conflicts and broader international security issues under their ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.’ The Indian delegation was led by Deputy National Security Advisor
India, Uzbekistan hold counter-terrorism talks, pledge stronger cooperation
India and Uzbekistan have agreed to deepen cooperation in counter-terrorism following the 9th meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, held in Tashkent on Tuesday. The talks were co-chaired by Vinod J. Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) at India’s Ministry of
H-1B visa crackdown may push US firms to expand operations in India: Report
The Trump administration’s crackdown on H-1B visas is expected to accelerate the migration of critical U.S. business operations to India, according to a new report. The analysis suggests that restrictions on the visa program, coupled with increased application fees, will “turbocharge” the expansion