Trump’s National Guard deployment in California ruled illegal by judge
A federal judge has blocked former U.S. President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and Marines in California, ruling that the move violated long-standing restrictions on military involvement in domestic law enforcement. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said the deployment to Los
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemns burglary at California Hindu temple, vows support for community
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has strongly condemned a recent break-in at the Shiv Durga Temple in Santa Clara, California, pledging solidarity with the Hindu American community and calling for swift justice against the perpetrators. Krishnamoorthi, a Democratic representative from Illinois, visited the temple
Mearsheimer slams Trump’s India policy as “colossal blunder” over Russian oil sanctions
John Mearsheimer, one of America’s most prominent international relations scholars, has sharply criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s India strategy, calling it a “colossal blunder” that risks undermining Washington’s partnership with New Delhi. Speaking on the “Daniel Davis Deep Dive” podcast, the University
Trump slams India over trade and tariffs, calls ties ‘one-sided disaster’
US President Donald Trump has once again targeted India over trade, calling the business relationship between Washington and New Delhi a “one-sided disaster.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump alleged that India exports “massive amounts of goods” to the United States while
India a global model for digital regulation rooted in vision, trust, and innovation: Scindia
India’s success in building an inclusive and future-ready digital ecosystem positions it as a global model for regulatory innovation, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said on Monday. Addressing the International Telecommunication Union’s Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) 2025 in Riyadh, Scindia
‘PM Modi takes Putin’s car’ trends on Chinese social media during SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s close rapport with Russian President Vladimir Putin became the top trend on Chinese social media on Monday, stealing the spotlight from official proceedings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. On Weibo, China’s largest social media platform,
PM Modi attends SCO Summit in Tianjin, holds talks with Xi and Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Tianjin, China, today to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, marking his first visit to China in seven years. The high-profile multilateral gathering brings together major regional leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President
Trump defends tariffs as court rules he exceeded trade authority
US President Donald Trump has defended his controversial trade policies, insisting that tariffs brought “trillions of dollars” into the American economy, despite a federal appeals court ruling that he exceeded his presidential authority in imposing them. Taking to Truth Social, Trump claimed his
EAM S Jaishankar expresses solidarity, offers aid after deadly Afghanistan earthquake
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday conveyed India’s solidarity with Afghanistan after a devastating earthquake struck Kunar Province, leaving over 600 dead and more than 1,000 injured. In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote: “The devastating earthquake in Kunar Province of
Connectivity without respect for sovereignty loses trust, says PM Modi at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his opening remarks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on Monday, stressed that connectivity projects which bypass sovereignty “lose trust and meaning.” Citing India’s initiatives such as the Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor, Modi
SCO nations condemn Pahalgam terror attack, vow to bring perpetrators to justice
Member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have issued a strong condemnation of the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, stressing that perpetrators, organisers, and sponsors of such violence “must be brought to justice.” In the Tianjin Declaration, SCO
Bonhomie on display as PM Modi, Putin ride together at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin showcased a rare display of camaraderie on Monday as they shared the same car en route to their bilateral meeting after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. Their talks are expected to
Modi’s first China visit in seven years seeks to reset India-China ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tianjin on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking his first trip to China since 2018. The three-day visit (August 30–September 1) is being seen as a key opportunity to stabilise and possibly reset
PM Modi sets 10 trillion yen Japan investment target for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a major step in strengthening India-Japan relations, unveiling a 10-year roadmap that includes a target of 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) Japanese investment in India. Speaking after talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the
India and Japan vow deeper cooperation, stress technology–talent synergy
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday underlined that Japan’s advanced technology and India’s skilled human resources and vast market are natural complements, pledging to expand Tokyo’s investments in India and strengthen bilateral ties. Speaking at a joint press conference with Prime Minister
‘We will come together,’ says US Treasury Secretary on trade talks with India
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent voiced optimism about reaching a trade deal with India, stressing that the two nations “will come together” despite current tensions. In an interview with Fox News, Bessent praised the rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald
Trump orders US flags at half-staff to honor Minneapolis school shooting victims
US President Donald Trump has ordered all American flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide and at US facilities abroad until August 31 in memory of the victims of the Minneapolis Catholic school mass shooting. The tragedy left two children dead and 17
Trump tariffs ‘small slice’ of Indian economy, but reforms key to growth: Expert
Richard Rossow, Chair of India and Emerging Asia Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), has said that U.S. tariffs on Indian exports represent only a “small slice” of the country’s economy, while offering India an opportunity to diversify trade
Putin’s bilateral meeting schedule at SCO Summit in China underway: Kremlin
The Kremlin on Wednesday confirmed that preparations are underway for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bilateral meetings during his visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Responding to queries about a possible meeting between Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Kremlin
India, US reaffirm cooperation despite tariff tensions
Senior Indian and US officials held virtual consultations this week, reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation across multiple sectors even as trade tensions and tariff threats strain ties. The US readout of the U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue, held Monday, highlighted “advancing bilateral initiatives”