Indian diaspora emerges as UK’s most economically successful migrant community
The Indian diaspora has emerged as the most economically successful migrant community in the United Kingdom, according to a new study by Aston University in collaboration with multicultural agency Here & Now 365, cited in a Khalsa Vox report. The research highlights the
India–UAE defence pact signals deeper strategic security alignment
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are steadily elevating their relationship from transactional engagement to a structured defence and security partnership, following the signing of the Strategic Defence Partnership Agreement in January 2026. Analysts say the pact marks a significant shift in
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie arrives in New Delhi for key India talks
Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie arrived in New Delhi on Sunday after concluding high-level engagements in Chennai and Mumbai, marking a significant phase of his five-day state visit to India. He was warmly received at the airport by Union Minister of State for
PM Modi’s Malaysia visit to deepen economic and cultural ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that his two-day visit to Malaysia would significantly strengthen economic and cultural ties between the two countries, calling it a milestone in bilateral relations. After concluding his trip and departing for India, Modi thanked Malaysian Prime
US sets June deadline for Ukraine-Russia peace talks
The United States has set a June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach a negotiated settlement to end the nearly four-year war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed on Friday. Speaking in Kyiv, Zelenskyy said Washington wants the conflict concluded “by the beginning
PM Modi ‘very charismatic, phenomenal leader’: Polish Secretary of State
Visiting Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Wladyslaw Bartoszewski has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “very charismatic and phenomenal leader,” saying India is fortunate to have him at the helm during a period of rapid transformation. In an exclusive interview
US and India agree on framework for interim trade deal
The United States and India have agreed on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement aimed at advancing negotiations toward a comprehensive bilateral trade pact, the White House announced on Saturday. As part of the move, Washington will lower tariffs on Indian imports
Interim trade framework to deliver mutually beneficial India–US partnership: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday welcomed the newly finalised India–US interim trade framework, saying it would pave the way for a mutually beneficial economic partnership while expanding opportunities for Indian businesses. Posting on social media platform X, Jaishankar said the framework
Jairam Ramesh flags gaps in US–India interim trade pact, says joint statement lacks clarity
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday raised sharp concerns over the recently concluded interim trade agreement between India and the United States, saying the official US–India Joint Statement does not provide clarity on several crucial aspects of the deal. Posting on social
India to open first Consulate in Malaysia, PM Modi announces in Kuala Lumpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will soon open its first Consulate in Malaysia, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic, cultural, and people-to-people ties between the two nations. The announcement came during a grand Indian community reception titled “Selamat Datang Modiji”
India and Poland review strategic partnership, focus on 2024–2028 Action Plan
India and Poland held high-level diplomatic discussions in New Delhi on Thursday to review their Strategic Partnership and assess progress on the five-year Joint Action Plan (2024–2028). The talks were led by Sibi George, Secretary (West) at India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA),
US–Iran talks shift to Oman as Trump insists on ‘zero nuclear capability’
The White House has confirmed that fresh diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran will take place in Oman, even as President Donald Trump’s administration maintains a firm demand that Tehran abandon any nuclear capability. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Special Envoy
US Treasury backs stablecoins to strengthen global dollar dominance
The US Treasury Department has strongly endorsed stablecoins backed by government securities, arguing that they could reinforce the global supremacy of the US dollar. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the case for digital assets during testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, defending new
India–EU FTA emerges as ‘game-changer’ for strategic and economic partnership
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday hailed the newly concluded India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a “game-changing development” that is set to reshape bilateral economic and strategic ties. Speaking at the inaugural India–EU Forum in New Delhi, Jaishankar emphasized that
India and Poland deepen strategic partnership under 2024–2028 Action Plan
India and Poland have taken another step toward deepening their strategic engagement, with senior diplomats from both countries reviewing the progress of their bilateral partnership and outlining key priorities under the 2024–2028 Action Plan. The discussions reflect a shared commitment to expanding cooperation
Trump’s trade deal with India threatens Russia’s oil revenues
Russia could face a sharp decline in oil revenue if the United States succeeds in persuading India to curb imports of Russian crude under a newly announced trade deal, energy analysts and market traders say. The potential shift comes at a critical moment
Trust in India-US trade ties damaged but improving, says US expert
A senior US policy expert has cautioned that the newly announced India–US trade deal, while welcome, will not instantly repair trust damaged by months of tariff disputes and diplomatic friction. Evan A. Feigenbaum, Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International
Trump speaks with Xi Jinping; trade, Taiwan and Ukraine discussed
US President Donald Trump said he held a “long and excellent” phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing it as constructive and far-reaching, with discussions spanning trade, security, Taiwan, energy cooperation, and global conflicts. Trump said the leaders engaged in detailed talks
Tiruppur exporters expect investment boom and job growth after India–US trade deal
Tiruppur’s textile exporters are optimistic that the recently concluded India–US trade agreement will trigger a wave of investments, boost exports, and create large-scale employment in the region, according to the Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA). TEA General Secretary Thiru Kumaran said the pact marks
India–US trade deal is a ‘game changer’, says USIBC
The newly announced India–US trade agreement represents a major turning point in bilateral economic relations and has the potential to reshape ties between the two nations, according to Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC). Speaking to IANS, Keshap described the