EAM Jaishankar, Spanish counterpart discuss bilateral cooperation and global affairs
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held wide-ranging discussions with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Jose Manuel Albares, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing key global challenges amid a rapidly changing international order. The talks covered an
At forefront of global clean energy movement, India emerges as mentor for developing nations
India has firmly positioned itself at the forefront of the global clean energy transition, emerging as a model and mentor for developing nations after achieving its 2030 renewable energy targets five years ahead of schedule, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad
India’s Global South partnerships emerge as core pillar of foreign policy
India’s engagement with the Global South has evolved into a central pillar of its foreign policy, reflecting the country’s growing economic strength, diplomatic reach, and commitment to shaping a more inclusive global order, according to a recent analysis by a former Indian diplomat.
US President Trump invites PM Modi to join Gaza “Board of Peace” initiative
US President Donald Trump has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be part of a proposed international body named the “Board of Peace,” aimed at facilitating long-term peace and stability in Gaza amid ongoing efforts to end the Israel-Hamas conflict. The invitation was
US-EU trade at risk as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat escalates tensions
The United States’ economic relationship with Europe is facing renewed strain after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariff threats linked to negotiations over Greenland, turning an unlikely territorial dispute into a high-stakes trade confrontation. On January 18, Trump declared that eight European allies
Pakistan using films to advance anti-India narrative, promote Khalistani agenda: Report
Pakistani cinema and cultural platforms are increasingly being used to propagate an anti-India narrative and promote the Khalistani agenda, raising serious concerns about the politicisation of art, religion, and heritage, according to a new report. Analysts warn that this strategy not only deepens
India–Japan ties deepen amid China’s growing Indo-Pacific assertiveness: Report
India–Japan relations are entering a decisive implementation phase, moving beyond shared vision statements to concrete strategic, economic, and technological cooperation, as both countries respond to China’s expanding assertiveness across the Indo-Pacific, according to a new analytical report. The recent visit of Japanese Foreign
India–ASEAN cooperation seen as key to safeguarding Indo-Pacific autonomy: Report
India–ASEAN cooperation has emerged as a critical pillar for preserving strategic autonomy in the Indo-Pacific, as regional geopolitics becomes increasingly polarised and shaped by competing power blocs, according to a new analytical report. The study underlines that India’s Act East Policy, pursued with
India, UAE aim to double bilateral trade by 2032
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have set an ambitious target to double their bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, underscoring the deepening strategic, economic, and technological partnership between the two countries. The commitment was announced following talks between Prime Minister
Indian students in Bangladesh face growing fear amid political turmoil
Fear and uncertainty have increasingly shaped the daily lives of thousands of Indian medical students in Bangladesh, a country that was long regarded as a safe, culturally familiar, and affordable destination for higher education. Political instability, rising anti-India sentiment, and concerns over religious
Bangladesh faces surge in gender-based violence and attacks on Hindus ahead of elections
As Bangladesh prepares for general elections next month, a sharp rise in gender-based violence and attacks on religious minorities has raised serious concerns about human rights and public safety under the interim administration led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. According to police data
US, Japan underscore alliance in security and economic talks
The United States and Japan this week reaffirmed the central importance of their alliance in maintaining peace, stability, and economic resilience in the Indo-Pacific, as senior officials from both countries held a series of high-level engagements across defence, diplomacy, and economic policy. The
US judges order release of three detained Indians over due process violations
US federal judges in California have ordered immigration authorities to release three Indian nationals, ruling that they were unlawfully detained without hearings, notice, or proper legal justification after previously being allowed to live in the United States while pursuing immigration relief. The decisions,
Trump says US reshaped global dynamics through assertive diplomacy and economic push
US President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration had fundamentally reshaped global dynamics through a combination of assertive diplomacy, decisive military action, and an aggressive economic strategy, outlining what he described as major foreign policy and domestic economic achievements during remarks at
US president honoured as Florida renames major Palm Beach road Donald J. Trump Boulevard
US President Donald Trump on Friday described the renaming of a major Palm Beach roadway in his honor as a deeply meaningful moment, as Florida officials formally dedicated President Donald J. Trump Boulevard during a ceremony attended by state and local leaders. The
India urges its citizens to leave Iran immediately amid worsening security situation
India has urged all its citizens currently in Iran to leave the country at the earliest, citing a rapidly evolving and unstable security situation amid continuing unrest. The government has also issued a fresh advisory strongly discouraging any travel to Iran until further
US lawmaker introduces bill to tighten student visa rules citing security and fraud concerns
A Republican lawmaker has introduced new legislation aimed at tightening oversight of the US student visa program, arguing that systemic weaknesses have allowed fraud, visa overstays, and potential national security risks to persist. Representative Brandon Gill of Texas on Wednesday introduced the Student
G77 remains indispensable pillar of multilateralism amid global crises: UN chief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underscored the continued importance of the Group of 77 and China, calling it an indispensable pillar of multilateralism at a time when international cooperation is under growing strain from multiple global crises. Speaking on Wednesday at a
US funding bill seeks to withhold Pakistan aid pending release of Dr Shakil Afridi
A proposed US funding bill for the fiscal year 2026 includes a provision to withhold a portion of American assistance to Pakistan until Islamabad releases Dr Shakil Afridi, the physician who helped US intelligence locate al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, according to the
US lawmakers urge Trump administration to exempt doctors from steep H-1B visa fee
A group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to exempt healthcare professionals from a newly imposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning that the policy could severely strain hospitals and worsen critical workforce shortages, particularly in rural and underserved communities. In a