Indian envoy engages Japan’s top leadership to advance strategic partnership

Indian envoy engages Japan’s top leadership to advance strategic partnership

India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick, has stepped up diplomatic engagements with Japan’s senior leadership, holding a series of high-level meetings aimed at deepening the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership across political, economic, and security domains. Mallick on Friday called on Japan’s

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Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi’s vision will fail, accuses Centre of handing manufacturing to China

Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi’s vision will fail, accuses Centre of handing manufacturing to China

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic and ideological vision, claiming it is fundamentally flawed and will ultimately fail. Speaking in Berlin, Gandhi alleged that India has effectively surrendered

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EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan ministers, reiterates India’s full support for post-cyclone recovery

EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan ministers, reiterates India’s full support for post-cyclone recovery

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday met several senior Sri Lankan ministers in Colombo and reaffirmed India’s full support for the island nation’s recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Jaishankar held discussions with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister

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US Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard to Illinois

US Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard to Illinois

The US Supreme Court has dealt a significant legal setback to President Donald Trump by blocking his administration’s attempt to deploy the National Guard to Illinois, ruling that the federal government failed to establish clear legal authority for the move. In a 6–3

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20 US states warn Trump’s $100K H-1B fee threatens schools and hospitals

20 US states warn Trump’s $100K H-1B fee threatens schools and hospitals

More than 20 US states have moved to block the Trump administration’s new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, warning that the unprecedented cost would severely disrupt schools, hospitals, and other essential public services while cutting off a critical pipeline of skilled foreign talent.

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Two Indian-American lawmakers urge US to act against coordinated attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Two Indian-American lawmakers urge US to act against coordinated attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Two prominent Indian American lawmakers in the United States have expressed deep concern over escalating violence in Bangladesh, warning that the country is witnessing dangerous instability marked by killings, attacks on media institutions, and growing assaults against Hindu and other minority communities. Congressmen

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Rubio says US balancing China ties while strengthening Indo-Pacific alliances

Rubio says US balancing China ties while strengthening Indo-Pacific alliances

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the United States is pursuing a carefully calibrated strategy that seeks to manage tensions with China while simultaneously reinforcing its alliances and partnerships across the Indo-Pacific, a region central to global security and economic stability.

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US launches airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria following deadly attack on American personnel

US launches airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria following deadly attack on American personnel

The United States has launched a series of coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) positions in central Syria, responding to a deadly attack that killed American personnel near Palmyra last week, US officials confirmed on Friday. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the

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Putin calls EU attempts to seize Russian assets “robbery,” warns of eurozone fallout

Putin calls EU attempts to seize Russian assets “robbery,” warns of eurozone fallout

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday strongly criticized the European Union’s efforts to seize frozen Russian assets, calling the move “robbery” and warning that it could severely damage trust in the eurozone and Europe’s financial credibility. Speaking during his annual televised question-and-answer session

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Indian envoy and former Japanese PM Kishida discuss strengthening special strategic partnership

Indian envoy and former Japanese PM Kishida discuss strengthening special strategic partnership

India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick, held high-level discussions with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday, focusing on strengthening the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and advancing cooperation on issues of shared regional and global importance. According to a statement

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US grateful as Pakistan considers role in Gaza stabilisation force

US grateful as Pakistan considers role in Gaza stabilisation force

The United States has expressed appreciation to Pakistan for considering participation in a proposed international stabilisation force for Gaza, as Washington works to shape a post-conflict framework aimed at preventing chaos and supporting long-term peace between Israelis and Palestinians. US Secretary of State

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Trump expands US travel ban, adding 20 countries and Palestinian Authority documents

Trump expands US travel ban, adding 20 countries and Palestinian Authority documents

US President Donald Trump has significantly expanded US travel restrictions, signing a new proclamation that adds 20 additional countries and imposes a complete travel ban on individuals holding Palestinian Authority–issued travel documents. The move sharply broadens limits on who may enter or immigrate

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US officials warn South Asia-linked terror networks remain key homeland security threat

US officials warn South Asia-linked terror networks remain key homeland security threat

Senior US national security officials have cautioned lawmakers that terrorist organizations with roots in South Asia — especially networks linked to Pakistan and Afghanistan — continue to present a persistent and evolving threat to the United States, despite changes in how modern terror

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Trump agrees with chief of staff’s ‘alcoholic personality’ remark, reframes it as relentless focus

Trump agrees with chief of staff’s ‘alcoholic personality’ remark, reframes it as relentless focus

US President Donald Trump has publicly agreed with a striking remark made by his Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, that he possesses what she described as an “alcoholic’s personality,” reframing the comment as a reflection of his intense focus, drive, and single-minded pursuit

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US appeals court upholds removal order against Indian national convicted of drug offense

US appeals court upholds removal order against Indian national convicted of drug offense

A US federal appeals court has upheld a final administrative removal order against an Indian national, ruling that alleged procedural shortcomings during the deportation process did not prejudice his case or affect the outcome. In a nonprecedential decision issued on December 15, a

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Trump turns White House Hanukkah reception into campaign-style defence of Israel

Trump turns White House Hanukkah reception into campaign-style defence of Israel

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday transformed the White House Hanukkah reception into a politically charged, campaign-style address, strongly defending Israel, condemning antisemitism, and highlighting what he described as his administration’s actions against Iran and Hamas, as an enthusiastic audience responded with chants,

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Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed thanks PM Modi in Hindi, hails new momentum in India–Ethiopia ties

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed thanks PM Modi in Hindi, hails new momentum in India–Ethiopia ties

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Wednesday expressed warm appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to Ethiopia, taking to Hindi on social media to underline the growing closeness between the two countries and their shared historical, cultural, and diplomatic bonds.

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India, Argentina to boost bilateral agricultural research and technology exchange

India, Argentina to boost bilateral agricultural research and technology exchange

India and Argentina on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening agricultural cooperation by signing a new Work Plan aimed at expanding collaboration in research, technology exchange, and capacity building. The agreement marks a significant step forward in bilateral ties, with a focus on

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My visit has given fresh momentum to India–Ethiopia ties: PM Modi

My visit has given fresh momentum to India–Ethiopia ties: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his visit to Ethiopia has given fresh momentum to bilateral relations and further strengthened a partnership rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and a common vision for the future. As he concluded his two-day visit,

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PM Modi arrives in Oman on final leg of three-nation visit

PM Modi arrives in Oman on final leg of three-nation visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday, marking the third and final leg of his three-nation tour. He was warmly received at the airport by Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, reflecting the

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