Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome in his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, as residents showered flowers on his convoy and chanted slogans on Thursday. The vibrant reception came ahead of his bilateral talks with Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, aimed at strengthening

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held wide-ranging talks with Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi, reaffirming the special civilisational and strategic partnership between the two nations. Ramgoolam, who is on an eight-day visit to India, discussed with Modi ways to advance

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday declared that Brazil is a “sovereign country” and that Brazilians are “masters of our own destiny,” in a strong message addressed to US President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions over tariffs, judicial sanctions, and

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the first tranche of the India-US trade agreement is on track to be finalised by November 2025, adding that negotiations are progressing smoothly with “satisfaction on both sides.” Speaking to reporters in

Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Thursday praised India’s long-standing support, highlighting that his country has benefitted greatly from India’s expertise and assistance across key sectors, including health, education, renewable energy, and maritime security. Addressing a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra

Despite a surge in trade with China, India continues to dominate as Nepal’s largest trading partner, owing to geographic proximity, duty-free access for many goods, and seamless land connectivity. According to Nepal’s embassy, bilateral trade with India crossed $8 billion in 2022–23. Imports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store on his re-election, expressing hope for deeper collaboration between the two nations. “Congratulations to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on his re-election. I look forward to continue working closely together to

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, expressing deep concern over the recent attacks in Doha and reaffirming India’s support for peace and stability in the Gulf region. “Spoke with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim

A side event at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on September 8 spotlighted the harsh realities faced by minorities across South Asia, with a new report identifying India as the region’s “beacon of inclusiveness” and its only true democratic

Donald Trump’s Trade Advisor Peter Navarro on Monday intensified his online feud with Elon Musk while launching a new attack on India for purchasing Russian oil. In a post on X, Navarro used an expletive and claimed that India had not imported Russian

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday raised concerns over global trade practices, calling trade patterns and market access “prominent issues” while addressing the Virtual Summit of BRICS Leaders. He stressed the need for fair, transparent, and inclusive economic practices to build resilience

US President Donald Trump is preparing for a possible trip to South Korea in October to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers’ meeting, where he may also meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, CNN reported citing senior administration officials. The summit,

India is intensifying its Connect Central Asia policy with a renewed focus on the Chabahar Port in Iran, positioning it as a strategic hub for regional trade and connectivity amid shifting global and regional dynamics. The recalibration comes at a time when Washington’s

US President Donald Trump has indicated his readiness to advance to a “second phase” of sanctions against Russia, as Moscow continues its military offensive in Ukraine and resists diplomatic efforts to end the war. When asked by reporters in Washington on Sunday if

Israel is “seriously considering” a new US ceasefire proposal in Gaza that links halting military operations with the release of Israeli hostages, an Israeli official confirmed on Sunday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the plan was delivered to Hamas over

India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, has intensified outreach with American lawmakers to reinforce the growing strategic, trade, and energy partnership between New Delhi and Washington. On Friday, Kwatra met Congressman Rudy Yakym to discuss India-US bilateral ties, emphasizing trade cooperation

US federal authorities have detained more than 475 undocumented workers, most of them South Korean nationals, during a large-scale raid at a Hyundai electric vehicle battery plant site in Georgia. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia confirmed that the

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend or address the General Debate at the upcoming 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), according to the revised provisional list of speakers. Instead, India is expected to be represented by External Affairs Minister