President Droupadi Murmu hosts Qatar’s Amir in New Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu welcomed Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, hosting a banquet in his honor and reaffirming the strong historical ties between India and Qatar. During their discussions, President Murmu highlighted the deep-rooted commercial and
Former UK PM Rishi Sunak and family meet PM Modi in New Delhi
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his family met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday, engaging in a wide-ranging discussion on various subjects. PM Modi described Sunak as a “great friend of India” and emphasized his dedication to
Kash Patel moves closer to becoming FBI director
Kash Patel has taken a significant step toward becoming the first Indian American to lead the FBI, as the US Senate narrowly approved a procedural vote to advance his nomination for a full confirmation. The Senate voted 48-45 along party lines to begin
Trump questions $21 million US funding for voter turnout in India
US President Donald Trump has backed the decision to cancel a $21 million grant meant for voter turnout efforts in India, questioning why such funds were allocated to a country with substantial financial resources. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump criticized
Nitish Kumar to visit Kaimur for Pragati Yatra projects
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is scheduled to visit Kaimur district on Tuesday as part of his ongoing Pragati Yatra. During the visit, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various development projects across multiple sectors, worth several crores of rupees.
PM Modi targets Rs 9 lakh crore in textile exports by 2030
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of Rs 9 lakh crore for India’s annual textile and apparel exports by 2030, aiming for a three-fold increase from the current Rs 3 lakh crore. He emphasized the significant job creation in the sector,
Jaishankar meets neighboring foreign ministers at Indian Ocean Conference
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a series of meetings with his counterparts from neighboring countries, including Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat on Sunday. “Met Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain of the Interim Government of
PM Modi-led panel to meet today to select new Chief Election Commissioner
A three-member selection committee, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will meet on Monday to choose the next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) as Rajiv Kumar prepares to retire on February 18 upon reaching the age of 65. The selection panel includes PM Modi,
Senior Seoul trade official heads to US for talks on Trump tariffs
South Korea’s Deputy Trade Minister Park Jong-won departed for Washington on Monday to discuss new U.S. tariffs and trade policies under President Donald Trump, his office announced. During his five-day visit, Park will meet officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S.
Delhi Police deploy six officers at New Delhi Railway Station for crowd management
In the wake of the tragic stampede that claimed 18 lives, Delhi Police have deployed six inspector-rank officers at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) to improve crowd management and ensure passenger safety. These officers, selected for their prior experience handling operations at NDLS,
Tulsi Gabbard vows to strengthen US-India ties
Tulsi Gabbard, the newly confirmed US Director of National Intelligence, has reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening US-India relations. In a post on X, Gabbard expressed her enthusiasm for enhancing bilateral ties. “It was an honor to welcome India’s Prime Minister @narendramodi back to
Jaishankar criticizes Western double standards on democracy at Munich Conference
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar delivered a sharp critique of Western attitudes towards democracy during the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. Speaking at a panel discussion titled “Live to Vote Another Day: Fortifying Democratic Resilience,” Jaishankar remarked, “There was a time, I’ve
PM Modi praises Hardeep Singh Puri’s energy leadership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm birthday wishes to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday, applauding his significant contributions to India’s energy sector. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, “On his birthday, my best wishes to Union
India and Thailand share deep cultural ties spanning over 2000 years: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the deep cultural and spiritual ties between India and Thailand, which have flourished for over 2,000 years, during the fourth edition of SAMVAD – the Global Hindu-Buddhist Initiative for Conflict Avoidance and Environmental Consciousness in Bangkok. Expressing his
From F-35 fighter jets to doubling US-India trade: Key takeaways from the Modi-Trump meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on Friday, discussing ways to deepen the India-US partnership across various sectors, including defense, trade, and energy. The meeting reaffirmed both leaders’ commitment to enhancing strategic collaboration and
PM Modi to stay at Blair House during US visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will stay at Blair House, the official guest residence for visiting dignitaries, during his two-day visit to the United States. Located at 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue, directly across from the White House, Blair House is more than just a guest
PM Modi arrives in Washington for talks with President Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a two-day visit at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. His visit aims to strengthen the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States. “Landed in Washington DC a short while
PM Modi welcomed in Washington ahead of Trump meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Washington on Wednesday for a high-profile meeting with re-elected US President Donald Trump. The visit aims to strengthen ties between the world’s two largest democracies. Despite chilly
Trump, Putin to meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks
In an effort to end the Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. Speaking to reporters in Washington on Wednesday after a phone call with Putin, Trump confirmed multiple planned meetings, with
UN welcomes diplomatic efforts after Trump-Putin phone call on Ukraine war
The United Nations has welcomed diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine-Russia conflict, calling the recent phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin a “positive development.” Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, stated on Wednesday that