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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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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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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Usha Vance announces pregnancy with fourth child, makes history as first US Second Lady to give birth in office

Usha Vance announces pregnancy with fourth child, makes history as first US Second Lady to give birth in office

Usha Vance, the wife of United States Vice President J.D. Vance, has announced that she is pregnant with the couple’s fourth child, a baby boy expected to be born in July. The announcement, made via social media, has drawn widespread congratulations and marks

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Australia enacts toughest hate speech laws after Bondi Beach terror attack, says PM Albanese

Australia enacts toughest hate speech laws after Bondi Beach terror attack, says PM Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that newly passed hate speech legislation, introduced in the aftermath of the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack, will make the country safer and strengthen national unity. Describing the measures as the strongest hate speech laws ever

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US Senator Steve Daines presses India for greater access to Montana pulse crops

US Senator Steve Daines presses India for greater access to Montana pulse crops

US Senator Steve Daines has urged India to provide improved market access for Montana’s pulse crops during a recent visit to New Delhi, highlighting agriculture as a key issue within the broader US–India strategic partnership. Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations

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India, Spain must work together against terrorism amid shifting global order: Jaishankar

India, Spain must work together against terrorism amid shifting global order: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday underscored the urgent need for closer cooperation between India and Spain to address shared global challenges, particularly terrorism, as the international order undergoes profound change. Speaking during his meeting with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel

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Spanish foreign minister calls India a reliable partner, backs early India-EU FTA

Spanish foreign minister calls India a reliable partner, backs early India-EU FTA

Spain has reaffirmed its strong confidence in India as a reliable international partner, with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares emphasising the need to deepen bilateral cooperation and accelerate the conclusion of the long-pending India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Speaking during his

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India calls out Pakistan’s irony over crimes against humanity allegations at the UN

India calls out Pakistan’s irony over crimes against humanity allegations at the UN

India on Tuesday delivered a strong rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations, calling it deeply ironic that a country “long associated with grave crimes against humanity” continues to hurl unfounded allegations against others. New Delhi accused Islamabad of misusing multilateral platforms to

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India secures a southern anchor through New Zealand FTA amid global trade uncertainty

India secures a southern anchor through New Zealand FTA amid global trade uncertainty

India’s recently concluded Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand marks a significant economic and strategic breakthrough, signalling a pragmatic convergence of interests at a time of growing global trade uncertainty. According to a new report, the agreement reflects a forward-looking framework for bilateral

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