Russia and US make progress in embassy talks
The Russian consulate in Istanbul announced that progress has been made in securing banking and financial services for Russian and US diplomatic missions during the second round of bilateral talks held in the city. According to a press release, the delegations exchanged diplomatic
Trump sets July 9 tariff deadline
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that countries failing to reach a trade agreement with the United States by July 9 will face the original tariff rates previously outlined, ending the current 90-day pause. For India, this means tariffs will revert to
Modi praises Dubai’s role in India-UAE partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, in New Delhi and praised Dubai’s pivotal role in deepening the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The
India, Israel to strengthen cooperation in agriculture sector
India and Israel have signed a new agriculture cooperation agreement and work plan to deepen bilateral collaboration in key areas of agricultural innovation and development. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Avi Dichter signed the
Trump announces direct talks with Iran amid nuclear standoff
President Donald Trump on Monday announced that the United States and Iran will begin direct, high-level talks starting Saturday, amid rising nuclear tensions. Trump warned that if no agreement is reached, Tehran will be in “great danger” as it cannot be allowed to
Trump, Netanyahu discuss Gaza hostages and tariffs at White House
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Monday to discuss key issues including the Gaza hostage crisis and newly imposed US tariffs on Israeli goods. During a brief Oval Office session open to reporters,
HM Amit Shah in Kashmir, to hold security review meetings today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir and will chair high-level security and development review meetings in Srinagar on Tuesday. Following a night’s stay at Raj Bhawan, Shah is scheduled to begin his engagements at 11
PM Modi marks 10 years of Mudra Yojana by interacting with beneficiaries
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a special interaction with beneficiaries of the scheme from across India. The session, held at the Prime Minister’s residence, highlighted the scheme’s transformative role in
India and Portugal to deepen ties during President Murmu’s visit
India and Portugal are set to strengthen their historical ties and strong diaspora connections during President Droupadi Murmu’s State Visit to Portugal from April 7 to 8. The visit comes at the invitation of Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and marks the
PM Modi receives grand welcome in Colombo despite heavy rain
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome in Colombo on Saturday evening as hundreds of locals and members of the Indian diaspora braved heavy rain to greet him on his State Visit to Sri Lanka. The visit follows his participation in the
India, Sri Lanka to sign key defence pact
India and Sri Lanka are poised to sign a significant defence cooperation pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to Colombo, a move aimed at reinforcing bilateral relations and curbing the expanding military footprint of China in the region. The defence agreement
PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome in Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Colombo’s Independence Square on Saturday, as Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake hosted him during his official State Visit. This marks PM Modi’s fourth visit to Sri Lanka since 2014 and the first
US Senate takes symbolic stand against Trump’s Canada tariffs
In a symbolic rebuke of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the US Senate passed a resolution opposing some of his levies on Canada. The vote saw four Republicans break ranks with their party to support the measure introduced by Democrats. A symbolic but unlikely
US markets and dollar fall after Trump’s new tariffs
US markets plunged to a two-year low on Thursday following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from more than 100 countries. The US dollar also weakened, reflecting market uncertainty. Stock market reaction By noon, the US stock market’s market cap had fallen
China imposes 34% tariffs on US imports amid escalating trade war
China has announced an additional 34% tariff on all US imports, effective April 10, in response to the United States’ reciprocal tariffs on Chinese exports. The decision, declared by the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, marks a sharp escalation in the
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