US Justice Department asks Supreme Court to uphold Trump’s firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The US Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to enforce President Donald Trump’s removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, escalating a legal battle that could test the independence of the central bank. In a filing Thursday, Solicitor General D. John Sauer
PM Modi thanks leaders of Guyana, New Zealand, Bhutan and Dominica for warm birthday wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude to global leaders from Guyana, New Zealand, Bhutan, and Dominica for extending warm greetings on his 75th birthday. Thanking Guyana President Irfaan Ali, Modi said he was touched by sentiments that highlighted the deep bonds
PM Modi’s push for UNSC reform gains momentum at UNGA
Calls for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform are resonating strongly at this year’s UN General Assembly (UNGA), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi playing a central role in shaping the debate. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the urgent need for change, stating that
PM Modi thanks Putin for birthday wishes, reaffirms India-Russia strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his warm birthday wishes during a phone call, reiterating India’s commitment to strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership with Russia. “Thank you, my friend, President Putin, for your phone call
PM Modi, Ursula von der Leyen vow to elevate India-EU ties with new strategic agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed their commitment to deepening India-EU relations, as the European Union unveiled a New Strategic EU-India Agenda on Wednesday. The announcement coincided with PM Modi’s 75th birthday, for which von der
PM Modi-Trump birthday call reflects ‘moment of bonhomie’, says former Indian official
A day after US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to wish him on his 75th birthday, a former senior Indian government official described the phone exchange as another “moment of bonhomie” between the two leaders and a positive signal for
India-US defence cooperation remains strong despite trade tensions: Former US official
Even as India and the United States navigate trade frictions, defence cooperation continues to be a cornerstone of bilateral ties, a former senior US official has said. Speaking at the Hudson Institute in Washington, Vikram Singh, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for
US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by 0.25%, aims to balance inflation and growth
The US Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it to the 4.0%–4.25% range, in an effort to manage slowing job growth while keeping inflation in check. The move came after weeks of political tension between Fed Chair
Trump designates Antifa a ‘major terrorist organisation’ after Charlie Kirk assassination
US President Donald Trump has formally designated Antifa as a “major terrorist organisation,” days after the assassination of conservative activist and his close aide, Charlie Kirk. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Antifa as a “sick, dangerous, radical left disaster” and
India urges global action to block terror use of Afghan soil
India has urged the international community to ensure that terrorist organisations such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Al-Qaeda, and ISIL affiliates are prevented from using Afghanistan’s territory for cross-border terrorism. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, made the appeal during a
India says it will study implications of Saudi-Pakistan defence pact for national security
India on Thursday said it is closely examining the implications of the newly signed strategic mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, while reiterating its commitment to safeguarding its national security and regional stability. The agreement was signed in Riyadh on Wednesday
Trump threatens to federalize Washington, DC, over immigration enforcement dispute with mayor
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to federalize Washington, DC’s police force and declare a national emergency after Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser said the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) will not participate in immigration enforcement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Trump’s warning
Kash Patel faces bipartisan criticism over FBI handling of Charlie Kirk assassination case
FBI Director Kash Patel is under fire from both political allies and critics for his handling of the investigation into the Sept. 10 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. The controversy comes as Patel prepares to testify before Senate and House
Appeals court allows Lisa Cook to remain on Federal Reserve amid Trump removal attempt
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can remain on the central bank’s board while she challenges President Donald Trump’s unprecedented attempt to remove her. The decision by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals came just before the
US trade envoy in India as experts signal scope for ‘narrow’ early deal
US Assistant Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a one-day meeting with India’s chief trade negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, as both countries seek to revive stalled trade talks. Analysts in Washington suggest that a
Trump files $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the newspaper of conducting a “decades-long campaign of lies” against him, his family, and his political movement. In a statement posted on Truth Social,
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu urges Centre’s support for aqua farmers hit by US tariffs
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has appealed to the Union government to provide urgent relief for the state’s aqua farmers, who are reeling under heavy losses following US-imposed tariffs on shrimp imports. In separate letters to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce
North Korea condemns US-South Korea-Japan military drills, warns of strong response
North Korea has strongly condemned upcoming joint military drills involving the United States, South Korea, and Japan, warning that the exercises threaten regional stability and could trigger severe countermeasures. According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Seoul will launch two simultaneous
Trump condemns killing of Indian national in Texas, vows justice
U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned the brutal killing of Indian national Chandra Nagamallaiah in Texas, pledging justice and holding undocumented immigration policies responsible for the crime. The 41-year-old Dallas resident was fatally attacked on September 10 by Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, a 37-year-old undocumented
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces another major outage as thousands report disruptions
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink faced yet another major disruption on Monday, leaving thousands of users across the United States and beyond without connectivity. According to outage-tracking platform Downdetector, nearly 50,000 outage reports were logged by 10:01 a.m. (EST). Of these, 59