Canadian PM Carney to embark on India visit today, focus on elevating bilateral ties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to begin an official visit to India on Thursday, marking what officials describe as a significant reset in bilateral relations between the two countries. The trip is the first by a Canadian prime minister to India
Trump’s third-country deportation push hits a legal roadblock
The Trump administration’s attempt to fast-track deportations to third countries has suffered a setback after the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit refused to pause a lower court order blocking the policy. In a ruling issued Wednesday, the Boston-based appeals court
Rubio says US-China ties at ‘strategic stability’, flags supply chain risks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States and China have reached a phase of “strategic stability” in their relationship, even as Washington remains cautious about supply chain dependence, technology transfers and Beijing’s expanding nuclear arsenal. Speaking to reporters in Saint
Truly splendid: PM Modi as Netanyahu welcomes him in traditional Indian attire
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for wearing traditional Indian attire during a dinner engagement, calling it a reflection of respect for India’s rich cultural heritage. Responding to Netanyahu’s post on X, Modi wrote, “Truly splendid! Your
Jaishankar calls for overarching approach to human rights, not polemics
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has urged a broader, development-focused approach to human rights, calling on the international community to move beyond “politicisation, selectivity or double standards.” Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva via video link, Jaishankar said that
UN Special Rapporteur warns restrictions, funding cuts undermine Afghan women’s healthcare access
Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has warned that mounting restrictions and international funding cuts are severely undermining Afghan women’s access to essential healthcare services. Bennett is set to present a new report on
PM Modi pays tribute to Holocaust victims in Jerusalem
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Jerusalem, where he laid a wreath in memory of Holocaust victims. Modi was accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan during the
Nothing can justify terrorism, India stands with Israel firmly: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India’s unwavering support for Israel, declaring that “nothing can justify terrorism” during a historic address to the Knesset — the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister. Speaking to Israeli lawmakers, Modi expressed solidarity with the
Trump’s new India-Pak truce claim; says Sharif warned 35 million would have died
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that he prevented a “nuclear war” between India and Pakistan, asserting for the first time that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him 35 million people would have died during India’s Operation Sindoor had he
Trump hails ‘turnaround for the ages’ in one year of his leadership
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night declared that the United States has experienced “a turnaround for the ages” in just one year of his renewed leadership, describing his administration’s performance as a historic transformation. In excerpts of his State of the Union
From war heroes to victims, Trump spotlights Americans in State of the Union address
US President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address not only to outline his administration’s agenda but also to spotlight a range of Americans whose personal stories he said embodied the nation’s resilience, sacrifice and determination. Among those honoured was Navy
Trump claims global reset as economy surges in State of the Union address
US President Donald Trump delivered a forceful State of the Union address, declaring that America is undergoing a “global reset” as its economy surges under his second-term leadership. Entering the House chamber to chants of “USA,” Trump framed his address as both a
Trump to deliver first SOTU of second term on Feb 24
US President Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on February 24, returning to Capitol Hill at a politically charged moment in Washington. The annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, delivered before a joint
World witnessed Bharat’s remarkable capabilities at AI Summit: PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the world witnessed “Bharat’s remarkable capabilities” in artificial intelligence during the recently concluded AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Addressing the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat,
India, Brazil sign MoU to boost postal cooperation and digital transformation
India and Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the postal sector, with a focus on digital transformation and inclusive service delivery, the Ministry of Communications said on Sunday. The agreement was signed by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya
India, US reschedule meeting on interim trade deal after Supreme Court tariff ruling
India and the United States have decided to reschedule their upcoming meeting on the proposed interim bilateral trade agreement, allowing both sides to assess the implications of the recent US Supreme Court judgment striking down the Trump administration’s tariff hikes, according to official
Nothing changes: Trump says India trade deal intact after Supreme Court ruling
US President Donald Trump on Friday said the India–US trade deal remains unchanged despite the US Supreme Court striking down his earlier reciprocal tariffs imposed under emergency powers. Responding to questions about the ruling’s impact, Trump said, “Nothing changes. They’ll be paying tariffs,
Lankan leader Silva’s India visit carries symbolic and practical significance: report
The recent visit of Tilvin Silva, general secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to India has drawn attention for both its symbolic and practical implications, according to a report by the Trinco Centre for Strategic Studies
Modi and Dutch PM Schoof discuss harnessing AI for social transformation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Thursday emphasised deeper collaboration in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive social transformation and inclusive growth. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, which saw
Trump urges stronger trade and defence ties in letter to Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman
US President Donald Trump has congratulated Bangladesh’s newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on what he described as a “historic election” victory and called for accelerated progress on bilateral trade and defence cooperation between the two nations. In a letter dated February 18,