SpaceX launches NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite to strengthen global sea-level monitoring
SpaceX successfully launched NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite on Monday, marking a major advancement in global efforts to track sea-level rise and monitor changes across the world’s oceans. The mission, a partnership between NASA and several U.S. and European agencies, builds on more than three
India and Russia set sights on deeper trade ties, enhanced market access
India has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding and deepening trade with Russia while proposing new confidence-building measures to unlock market access across key sectors. The renewed push came during the 26th meeting of the India-Russia Working Group on Trade and Economic Cooperation, held
Trump’s cryptocurrency strategy reportedly reshaping U.S.-Pakistan relations
U.S. President Donald Trump’s growing interest in cryptocurrency is reportedly influencing Washington’s diplomatic posture toward Pakistan, positioning the South Asian nation as a pivotal partner in his administration’s digital finance agenda, according to a Pakistan Observer report. The article highlights that Trump’s global
PM Modi celebrates 1,125% surge in Indian universities in QS Asia Rankings 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the dramatic rise of Indian universities in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, calling it a “record leap” for Indian higher education. Over the past decade, India’s representation has grown 1,125 per cent — from just
Trump avoids Taiwan controversy ahead of Asia tour, expected to meet Xi Jinping
As U.S. President Donald Trump began his five-day Asia tour, speculation grew over his anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, Trump struck a cautious tone when pressed about Taiwan — one of the most contentious issues in U.S.-China relations. Speaking aboard
USCIS exempts F-1 to H-1B status change from $100,000 fee, easing concerns for Indian students
In a major relief for international students and skilled professionals, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified that the recently announced $100,000 H-1B visa application fee will not apply to those changing their status from F-1 student visas to H-1B work
Indian envoy visits Bukhara University in Uzbekistan, discusses educational cooperation
India’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Smita Pant, visited Bukhara State University, where she met with Rector Obidjon Khamidov to explore opportunities for scientific and educational cooperation between the two countries. During her visit, Ambassador Pant also delivered the keynote address at a seminar on
India to highlight clean energy achievements at G20 Energy Meeting in South Africa
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal will represent India at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting, scheduled to be held in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, from October 7 to 10. The high-level meeting, hosted under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, will bring together energy leaders
India and Qatar agree to strengthen trade and investment ties
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a “fruitful” meeting with his Qatar counterpart Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani in Doha on Monday to deepen bilateral trade and investment relations. Goyal, who co-chaired the India-Qatar Ministerial Joint Commission on
EAM Jaishankar calls for balanced AI approach, emphasises trust and safety in innovation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday urged a balanced and responsible approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting the need for trust and safety to guide innovation. He spoke at the inaugural session of the Trust and Safety India Festival (TASI) 2025, a
India calls for free, fair, and inclusive elections in Bangladesh
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday emphasized that India wants to see a free, fair, inclusive, and participatory election in Bangladesh as soon as possible. He reaffirmed New Delhi’s readiness to work with any democratically elected government in Dhaka, following the results
Bill Gates hails India’s innovation as a model for the Global South
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has praised India as a global innovation leader, emphasizing that the country’s scalable, low-cost technologies hold immense potential to transform lives across the Global South. Speaking at an event in Seattle organized by the Indian Consulate General in partnership
ISI cultivates Hamas as proxy against India while misleading US on Gaza peace
Pakistan’s ISI is reportedly training Hamas leaders on its soil, intending to use the group as a proxy against India, even as it projects a cooperative stance to the United States on Gaza peace. The White House recently released a 20-point Gaza peace
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee: Policy shift or bargaining chip with India?
By: Dr Avi Verma In a sweeping executive action signed Friday, President Donald Trump announced a new $100,000 annual application fee for H-1B visas, a dramatic escalation in his administration’s long-running effort to reshape U.S. immigration and labor policies. The order, coupled with
Nasscom warns H-1B visa fee hike could disrupt US innovation and job market
The U.S. administration’s decision to impose a steep $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications with just a one-day implementation deadline has raised concerns across the global technology sector. India’s IT industry body Nasscom warned on Saturday that the move could create ripple
Trump threatens EU with new tariffs after Google slapped with $3.5 billion fine
US President Donald Trump warned of fresh tariffs on the European Union (EU) after Brussels imposed a €2.95 billion ($3.47 billion) fine on Google for antitrust violations. On Friday, the European Commission announced the penalty, ruling that Google abused its dominance in the
IT pact with US in 1997 crippled India’s hardware sector, say experts
Economists and strategic affairs experts argue that the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) of 1997 between India and the United States prevented India from developing a world-class computer hardware industry like China and Taiwan. The agreement eliminated tariffs on IT-related goods and services, but
India-Japan ties strengthen with $13 billion investments, 170 MoUs signed in two years
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his two-day Japan visit (August 29–30) to attend the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, both nations have deepened their economic and strategic partnership with over 170 Memorandums of
Lee pledges support for US push to revitalise shipbuilding
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to back Washington’s efforts to revitalise the United States’ shipbuilding sector, highlighting Seoul’s commitment to strengthening bilateral industrial and security ties. During a visit to the Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, which Korean shipbuilder Hanwha
SpaceX postpones 10th Starship test flight due to ground systems issue
SpaceX has postponed the highly anticipated 10th test flight of its Starship rocket, minutes before liftoff, citing a ground systems issue. The launch, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT Sunday from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas, was halted just 17 minutes before