Parts of the US government officially shut down on Wednesday after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to agree on a new spending bill, forcing thousands of federal employees into furlough. The shutdown began after a stopgap funding measure expired on September 30,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the devastating earthquake that struck the Philippines, killing at least 69 people and leaving dozens injured. He conveyed India’s solidarity with the people of the Philippines during this tragedy. In a post on

India and Russia have intensified preparations for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s scheduled visit to India in December for the 23rd Annual Summit, underscoring the depth of their “special and privileged strategic partnership.” Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) Pawan Kapoor confirmed in Moscow that

Israel’s Foreign Ministry on Monday alleged that Hamas directly funded and orchestrated the “Sumud” flotilla bound for Gaza, citing official documents recovered in the Gaza Strip. The Global Sumud Flotilla, consisting of around 50 civilian vessels with participants from more than 40 countries,

India and Indonesia, both non-aligned democracies with moral legitimacy in the Global South, have the potential to become unexpected brokers of a new Middle Eastern balance, safeguarding Israel’s security while recognising Palestinian aspirations, according to Italian geopolitical expert Sergio Restelli. Writing in The

US President Donald Trump on Monday facilitated a phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, following a controversial Israeli airstrike in Qatar earlier this month. During the call, Netanyahu expressed “deep

US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 20-point peace initiative to end the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, unveiling the plan during a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The proposal, presented as the “most comprehensive path to peace”

Hamas confirmed it has received a US-backed proposal to end the war in Gaza, delivered by Qatari and Egyptian mediators during a meeting in Doha. The plan, which already has the backing of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was presented to Hamas negotiators

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, describing it as a “viable pathway” to long-term stability, peace, and development for both Palestinians and Israelis. Trump formally announced the proposal at the White House alongside

Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting the US-led peace plan aimed at ending the Gaza conflict. He also urged more nations to rally behind the initiative, calling it a “historic” opportunity for regional stability.

Thousands of Indian professionals are facing shattered dreams as the Trump administration’s hike in H-1B visa fees upends long-planned US career paths. The new policy, increasing visa fees from $2,000 to $100,000, has dramatically raised costs for companies sponsoring skilled workers. For many

BRICS nations are increasingly united in pursuing global economic and trade reforms, even as the United States views the bloc as a growing challenge to its hegemony. Despite US President Donald Trump’s repeated criticisms and punitive measures, the BRICS group is consolidating its

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday described the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) as a true force multiplier, emphasizing its vital role in addressing evolving maritime security challenges across the Indian Ocean Region. Speaking at the inaugural session of the 42nd ICG Commanders’ Conference

The Indian diaspora in Iceland came together on Sunday to participate in the Viksit Bharat Run 2025, an initiative organised by the Embassy of India in Reykjavik. The event, held as part of Seva Pakhwada, aimed to inspire Indians abroad to contribute to

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar intensified India’s global outreach during the high-level session of the UN General Assembly 2025, holding a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings aimed at strengthening partnerships and advancing India’s voice on global issues. Jaishankar met Russia’s Foreign

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order approving a deal to keep TikTok operating in the United States by creating a new $14 billion US-based entity. The move ensures the social media app is majority-owned and controlled by American investors while ByteDance,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev on the sidelines of World Food India 2025, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in agriculture, fertilisers, food processing, and other areas of mutual interest. Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Happy to

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar offered India’s expertise to Central American countries in digital payments, information technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture during the Fifth India-SICA Foreign Ministers Meeting. “Our countries face similar challenges in development, poverty alleviation, and climate change, and we can address

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced tariffs of up to 100% on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, effective October 1, 2025. The move could significantly affect India’s pharmaceutical sector, which relies heavily on exports to the US. In a post

Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani has reaffirmed his country’s support for the early conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union. During a high-level meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Tajani