India and Thailand to strengthen ties for mutual growth
India and Thailand have elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, reinforcing cooperation in defense, trade, security, connectivity, and emerging industries. The partnership aims to create mutually beneficial opportunities while addressing global and regional challenges. The Joint Declaration on the India-Thailand Strategic
Economic ripple effect: Tariffs and the cost of living in the US
By: Dr. Avi Verma The “Liberation Day” tariffs, with their 10% universal levy and higher “reciprocal tariffs” on specific nations, are set to have a broad impact on the cost of goods in the United States. Here’s a breakdown of the likely effects: Products
US Intel chief vows to defeat Islamist terrorism ideology
US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard, during her visit to India for the Raisina Dialogue, highlighted the United States’ strong commitment to defeating the ideology behind Islamist terrorism and addressing the persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Gabbard
PM Modi joins Trump-owned Truth Social
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday joined US President Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, after Trump shared a video link to Modi’s podcast with US-based podcaster and computer scientist Lex Fridman. Responding to Trump’s post, PM Modi expressed gratitude and welcomed
Trump shares PM Modi’s podcast on Truth Social
US President Donald Trump on Monday shared Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-hour-long podcast with US-based podcaster Lex Fridman on his social media platform, Truth Social. In the podcast, PM Modi spoke about his strong relationship with Trump, highlighting their mutual trust and shared
Himachal CM Sukhu presents Rs 58,514 crore deficit budget
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday presented a populist but deficit budget of Rs 58,514 crore for the next fiscal year, focusing on strengthening the agrarian economy, healthcare, job creation, and eco-tourism. CM Sukhu, who also holds the Finance portfolio,
PM Modi reminds followers about upcoming podcast with Lex Fridman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reminded his followers about the scheduled release of his three-hour podcast conversation with AI researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman, set to go live at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. “It was indeed a fascinating conversation with @lexfridman, covering diverse
Russian president meets Trump’s envoy, discusses ceasefire proposal
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and was provided with “additional details” regarding the recent US-Ukrainian talks held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Kremlin announced on Friday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that during the
Danish FM rejects US annexation claims on Greenland
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has rejected speculation that Greenland might become part of the United States, following remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting a potential annexation of the island. Addressing the recent election in Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark,
Trump asks Putin to spare lives of Ukrainian troops
US President Donald Trump said he urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare the lives of thousands of Ukrainian troops who are reportedly “completely surrounded” by Russian forces. Trump shared on Truth Social, his social media platform, that he made the appeal during
US influencer apologises for picking up baby wombat in Australia
An American influencer has apologised after facing backlash for picking up a baby wombat and carrying it away from its mother in Australia, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Sam Jones, also known as Samantha Strable, posted an Instagram video this week
Trump cleaned up Washington ahead of PM Modi’s visit
US President Donald Trump said he ordered a cleanup around the White House and the United States Department of State ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, DC, to ensure the area looked clean and presentable. “We saw tents everywhere right
Trump gives reporter ‘death stare’ after mic mishap goes viral
An American reporter’s encounter with Donald Trump recently went viral after the former US president gave her a sharp “death stare” following an accidental microphone mishap. The incident took place as Trump was preparing to depart from Washington, DC, while surrounded by a
India puts national interests first in US trade talks
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India’s trade talks with the United States will be guided by the principles of “India First,” “Viksit Bharat,” and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Goyal stated that he had a “forward-looking discussion”
New Zealand PM Luxon eager to strengthen ties with India
India-New Zealand bilateral relations are expected to strengthen across multiple sectors as New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon embarks on his first official visit to India since assuming office. Luxon will visit New Delhi from March 16 to 20, accompanied by a high-level
Putin meets Trump’s envoy on Ukraine ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and was provided with “additional details” regarding the US-Ukrainian talks held earlier this week in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Kremlin announced on Friday. At the meeting on Thursday,
Scammers targeting Indian community with fake consulate calls
By: Dr. Avi Verma A wave of scam calls is targeting members of the Indian community across the United States, with fraudsters impersonating officials from Indian consulates. Reports indicate that these scammers are using phone numbers that appear to originate from the Indian
The jury selection system: Reconciling civic duty with respect for time
By: Dr. Avi Verma Jury duty, a cornerstone of the American justice system, ensures that a panel makes legal decisions of peers. However, the current jury selection process, particularly for Grand Juries, often feels like a frustrating waste of time rather than a
Vance’s India visit to be first by a US vice president in 12 years
US Vice President J.D. Vance and his Indian-descent wife Usha Vance will visit India later this month, according to a US news report. This will make him the first American vice president to visit India in over 12 years. Vance will be the
PM Modi thanks Mauritius people and government for warm welcome
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked the people and government of Mauritius for the warmth he received during his two-day visit to the country. PM Modi returned to Delhi on Thursday after concluding his State Visit to Mauritius. He took to social media