US envoy says Washington will seek ‘alternative options’ for Gaza ceasefire
The United States is considering “alternative options” to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, following what it described as an unconstructive response from Hamas to the latest mediated proposal. US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, announced that the American negotiating team
PM Modi arrives in London for two-day UK visit focused on trade, strategic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London on Wednesday evening for a high-profile two-day visit aimed at deepening the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and finalizing a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Invited by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, this marks PM Modi’s
Indian diaspora greets PM Modi with chants and cultural celebration in London
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand and emotional welcome from the Indian diaspora as he arrived in London on Wednesday evening for a historic two-day visit focused on the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). Members of
Lower US tariffs on Indian goods would be ‘big advantage’: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman
A potential trade deal with the US that offers lower tariffs on India’s labour-intensive exports would be a “big advantage” and a strategic opportunity, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery said during an exclusive interview at the UN. Speaking on the sidelines of
Russia, Ukraine conduct prisoner swap amid renewed peace talks in Istanbul
Russia and Ukraine have conducted another round of prisoner exchanges as part of their ongoing negotiations, coinciding with the third round of direct talks held in Istanbul, Turkey. According to a statement by the Russian Defence Ministry on Wednesday, the prisoner swap was
US investigates Harvard’s role in foreign exchange program amid national security concerns
The US State Department has launched an investigation into Harvard University’s continued eligibility as a sponsor for the Exchange Visitor Program, which allows foreign students and scholars to participate in academic exchange in the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Wednesday
From grassroots to global: How PM Modi’s UK diaspora diplomacy evolved since 1993
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in London, the resounding chants of ‘Modi Modi’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ reflected more than political enthusiasm—they marked a long-standing tradition of diaspora outreach that began well before he assumed national office. Modi’s first informal visit to the
US to withdraw from UNESCO again, cites ideological differences
The United States has announced it will once again withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), citing ideological differences and dissatisfaction with the agency’s focus on global development issues. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed on Tuesday that the
Trade and investment to top agenda during PM Modi’s UK visit: Envoy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the United Kingdom will focus heavily on trade, investment, and deepening the economic relationship between the two nations, according to Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami. Speaking ahead of the July 23–24 visit, Doraiswami
Trump calls trade deal with Japan ‘perhaps the largest’ ever
US President Donald Trump has claimed that his administration secured “perhaps the largest” trade deal ever with Japan, unveiling new terms that include a 15 per cent reciprocal tariff on Japanese goods—down from the previously announced 25 per cent. In a post on
Trump accuses Obama of ‘treason’ in fresh Epstein-linked outburst
US President Donald Trump has sparked a political firestorm by accusing his predecessor Barack Obama of “treason” over alleged election rigging, while dodging questions related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The remarks came during a press briefing at the White House, where
Bhupendra Patel to lead Gujarat’s SWAGAT grievance redressal session on Thursday
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will preside over the upcoming State SWAGAT (State-Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology) session on Thursday, reinforcing the government’s commitment to responsive governance. The monthly SWAGAT programme, launched in 2003 by then CM Narendra Modi, allows
Trump administration declassifies 230,000 MLK Jr assassination files
The Trump administration has released more than 230,000 pages of documents related to the 1968 assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., ending nearly six decades of restricted access. The announcement was made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who
Grand Mufti seeks PM, President’s help in saving Kerala nurse from execution in Yemen
After securing a temporary stay on the execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen, the Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar, is now seeking the intervention of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the next phase of
Trump claims five jets shot down in India-Pakistan clash after Pahalgam attack
US President Donald Trump has sparked a fresh controversy by claiming that “five jets were shot down” during the recent India-Pakistan military confrontation following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. Speaking at a private dinner
Tharoor welcomes US designation of TRF as terrorist group, calls it diplomatic win for India
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor welcomed the United States’ decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as a global terrorist group. Calling it a “diplomatic success” for India, Tharoor expressed hope that the move would increase
Trump hints at major trade deals, promotes new stablecoin law
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that several “big trade deals” may be finalized soon, suggesting that negotiations with major trading partners are progressing under pressure from impending tariffs. “They could almost do it today… maybe later on. We’ll do it,” Trump
Trump says BRICS summit ‘emptied’ after his 10% tariff threat, but meeting went on
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that his threat to impose a 10% tariff on BRICS nations “scared them off,” causing low turnout at their summit. However, the BRICS meeting in Rio de Janeiro continued as scheduled with full attendance from all 11 member
Trump files libel lawsuit against Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones, Murdoch
U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a libel lawsuit against several media entities, including the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones, News Corp, and media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, over a report linking him to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to court records, the
Trump announces uniform US tariff plan for over 150 countries
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping plan to impose a unified tariff rate on more than 150 countries and regions, marking a major escalation in his administration’s trade policy, according to a Politico report cited by Xinhua. Speaking at the White