India hands over military vehicles, medical equipment to Nepal, boosts defence cooperation
India has further strengthened defence and diplomatic ties with Nepal by handing over military vehicles, medical equipment, and animals for defence use. At a special ceremony at the Nepali Army headquarters in Kathmandu, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri formally presented the equipment to Nepal’s
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins key India visit for boundary talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day visit aimed at reviving momentum in India-China relations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming trip to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Wang Yi will hold
Third India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable to be held in Delhi today
India and Singapore are set to hold the third edition of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) in New Delhi on Wednesday, aiming to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and explore new areas of cooperation. The high-level meeting comes ahead of a possible visit
Third India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable to be held in New Delhi
The third edition of the India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) will convene in New Delhi on Wednesday, with both nations aiming to broaden and deepen their strategic partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced. The high-level meeting comes ahead of a possible visit
India’s envoy meets US Senator Graham amid trade, tariff tensions
India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has engaged in talks with influential US Senator Lindsey Graham as trade negotiations between the two countries face a deadlock and Washington moves to impose penalties on nations purchasing Russian oil. Kwatra stated on
INS Tamal completes Casablanca port call, boosts India–Morocco naval cooperation
The Indian Navy’s newest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, has wrapped up a three-day goodwill visit to Casablanca, Morocco, aimed at enhancing defence cooperation and interoperability between the two nations’ navies. The port call, held from August 6–9 during the ship’s return voyage from
PM Modi rebuts Trump’s ‘dead economy’ remark, says India fastest-growing major economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday countered US President Donald Trump’s recent comment describing India as a “dead economy,” asserting that India is in fact the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Speaking at the International Institute of Information Technology Auditorium after laying
PM Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan to boost governance efficiency
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan-3 on Wednesday at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, marking a major step in India’s administrative modernization under the Central Vista redevelopment plan. Kartavya Bhavan-3, the first completed building of the Common Central Secretariat project, will house
Kazakh President urges stronger regional cooperation at UN LLDC summit
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for deeper regional collaboration and global support to tackle the unique challenges faced by landlocked developing countries (LLDCs). Speaking at the Third UN Conference on LLDCs in Ashgabat on Tuesday, Tokayev highlighted the need for inclusive, sustainable
India urged to boost ‘Made in India’ brand as US tariffs bite: SBI report
The recent imposition of a 25% tariff with penalties on Indian exports to the U.S. is a “bad business decision,” but global supply chains are likely to self-correct over time, according to an SBI Research report released Friday. Indian firms should seize this
Ex-judge submits MUDA scam report to Karnataka govt amid political storm
Retired Karnataka High Court judge P.N. Desai, who heads the judicial commission probing the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, submitted a six-volume report to the state government on Thursday. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh received the report on behalf of the Siddaramaiah administration.
Trump’s tariffs on India could open door to new trade talks: HSBC
US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports may serve as a starting point for renewed trade negotiations, according to HSBC Global Research. The bank noted that India’s commitment to dialogue despite the tariff threat reflects its willingness
Indian Navy chief meets Japanese Defence Minister to boost strategic ties
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi met with Japan’s Defence Minister Gen Nakatani on Thursday during his official visit to Japan, aiming to enhance bilateral defence cooperation and address regional security challenges. The two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening strategic
US student detained in Chennai for carrying banned satellite phone
An American university student was detained at Chennai International Airport after authorities discovered a banned satellite phone in his possession during a routine security check. The incident occurred early Thursday as a Scoot Airlines flight bound for Singapore was preparing for takeoff at
Panama’s Vice Minister in Delhi ahead of UNSC presidency, holds key talks
As Panama prepares to assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council in August, its Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Arturo Hoyos, held delegation-level talks with senior Indian officials in New Delhi on Thursday. Vice Minister Hoyos met Ministry of External
US also imposes high tariffs to protect local industry, WTO data shows
As US President Donald Trump criticizes India for high tariffs, World Trade Organization (WTO) data shows that the US itself levies steep duties to protect its domestic industries. The US imposes tariffs as high as 200% on dairy products, 132% on fruits and
Eminent economist Lord Meghnad Desai passes away at 85
Lord Meghnad Desai, renowned economist and UK House of Lords member, passed away at 85. Born in Vadodara in 1940, Desai had a distinguished academic career, teaching at the London School of Economics from 1965 to 2003. He was elevated to the House
Naidu discusses green energy, data centres with Singapore minister
On the second day of his official visit to Singapore, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Dr. Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology, to explore collaboration in key sectors including green energy,
Monsoon rains claim 279 lives across Pakistan, Punjab worst hit
Monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Pakistan, pushing the nationwide death toll to 279, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Since the onset of the rainy season, 676 people have been injured in rain-related incidents across the country. The NDMA
India surges ahead with trade deals as US pact stalls: Report
As India accelerates its global trade partnerships, the long-awaited trade agreement with the United States remains elusive despite ongoing negotiations. According to a recent Newsweek report, India’s recent success with the UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) highlights its growing global economic clout—and the