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
Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow, denies sending long-range missiles
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Ukraine “should not target Moscow,” pushing back against reports that he had encouraged Kyiv to carry out deeper strikes inside Russian territory. When asked by reporters on the South Lawn of the White House whether
Trump says India working on trade deal similar to US-Indonesia pact
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that India is working on a trade deal similar to the one the US recently signed with Indonesia, which could open the Indian market to greater American access. Trump explained that under the Indonesia deal, the
Jaishankar urges SCO to take firm stand on terrorism after Pahalgam attack
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to reaffirm its founding principles by taking an uncompromising stance on terrorism, citing the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam as a stark reminder of the shared threat. Speaking at
India celebrates as astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns from ISS mission
As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to return to Earth after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), political leaders across party lines have hailed the achievement as a proud milestone in India’s space journey. Shukla, part of Axiom Mission 4
India-China ties moving forward positively: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said that India-China relations are gradually moving in a positive direction following the October 2024 meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan. Speaking during talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang
Trump urges trade partners to ‘keep working’ ahead of August 1 tariff deadline
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged countries engaged in trade talks with his administration to “just keep working hard” ahead of the looming August 1 deadline for steep reciprocal tariffs. His comments come amid intensified negotiations with countries like South Korea and Japan.
Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico starting August 1
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced 30 per cent tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1, intensifying global trade tensions. In separate letters released on Truth Social, Trump said the tariffs aim to push both partners into renegotiating
PM Modi matches Congress PMs’ 70-year record of foreign Parliament speeches
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached a landmark in India’s diplomatic history by delivering his 17th address to a foreign Parliament, equalling the total of all Congress Prime Ministers combined over 70 years. The milestone was achieved during his recent tour of Ghana,
PM Modi concludes 5-nation tour, highlights India’s global outreach
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for India after completing a highly successful five-nation tour to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The Ministry of External Affairs described the visit as “productive and successful.” During the trip, PM Modi achieved a
Trump shifts Africa policy from aid to trade at White House summit
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States is changing its approach to Africa by shifting its policy “from aid to trade.” He made the remarks during a meeting with leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White
Modi wraps up 5-nation tour, receives highest honors in three countries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi on Thursday morning after concluding a highly successful five-nation diplomatic tour to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the week-long journey was marked by “productive and
PM Modi, President Lula hold ‘fruitful talks’ to boost India-Brazil ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held wide-ranging discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brasilia, focusing on strengthening and diversifying trade and strategic cooperation between India and Brazil. “Held fruitful talks with President Lula, who has always been passionate
PM Modi receives Brazil’s highest civilian honour, thanks President Lula
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the people of Brazil after being conferred the country’s highest civilian award — The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross —
Trump pushes 10% BRICS tariff, threatens 200% duty on pharmaceuticals
U.S. President Donald Trump has doubled down on his plan to impose a 10 per cent tariff on all BRICS nations — including India — and warned of a possible 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceutical imports, a move that could significantly impact