EAM Jaishankar to visit UK, Ireland from March 4
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar (EAM) is set to visit the United Kingdom and Ireland from March 4-9, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday. “India and the UK share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which has strengthened across diverse
Australia’s Deputy PM meets Mahant Swami Maharaj in Melbourne
Richard Marles, the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, recently met Mahant Swami Maharaj at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Cranbourne, Melbourne. The visit signifies the strengthening cultural and spiritual bonds between Australia and India, while also recognizing the contributions of the BAPS Swaminarayan
J&K budget session symbolizes people’s power, says L-G Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called the 2025 budget session a historic moment, as it is the first in seven years to be presented by an elected government in the Union Territory. Addressing the J&K Legislative Assembly, he emphasized that this
Champions Trophy: Connolly replaces injured Short in Australia squad
Spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly has been officially approved as a replacement for injured opener Matthew Short in Australia’s squad for the ongoing 2025 Champions Trophy. Short sustained a left quadriceps injury during Australia’s rain-affected Group B match against Afghanistan, ruling him out of
India becomes world’s 3rd largest biofuel producer
India has emerged as the third-largest biofuel producer globally, reinforcing its commitment to clean energy and sustainability, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Puri highlighted that India achieved a 19.6% ethanol
UK approves £1.6 billion deal for Ukraine to buy missiles
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a £1.6 billion ($2 billion) export finance package to help Ukraine purchase more than 5,000 air defense missiles. “This will be vital for protecting critical infrastructure and strengthening Ukraine,” Starmer said at a press conference on
Elon Musk supports US withdrawal from NATO and UN
Amid growing tensions between the US and its European allies over the Ukraine conflict, Elon Musk, a close adviser to President Donald Trump and head of the Department of Government Efficiency, has publicly backed the idea of the US withdrawing from both NATO
Western leaders meet in London to push for Ukraine peace plan
Western leaders, including more than a dozen European heads of state and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, gathered in London on Sunday for a high-level defence summit aimed at advancing a peace plan for Ukraine following a week of intense diplomatic negotiations. Hosted
Egypt urges full implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has called for the full and faithful implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, emphasizing the need to transition to the second phase of the deal to ensure lasting peace. “Since the first phase has
UK announces £1.6 billion defense deal for Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will provide £1.6 billion ($2 billion) in export finance to help Ukraine purchase over 5,000 air defense missiles. “This will be vital for protecting critical infrastructure and strengthening Ukraine,” Starmer said at a
Zelensky ready to sign mineral deal as Europe backs Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness to sign the previously aborted mineral deal with the United States, following British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement of a European-led “Coalition of the Willing” to support Ukraine. “If we agreed to sign the minerals deal,
Gen Anil Chauhan to visit Australia for defence talks
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will visit Australia from March 4 to March 7 to enhance defence cooperation between the two nations. The visit reflects the deepening military collaboration between India and Australia, focusing on strategic coordination, training, and operational
Zelensky expresses gratitude for U.S. support amid ongoing war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his gratitude to the United States for its continued support during the ongoing war with Russia. In a video message posted on X, Zelensky acknowledged America’s role in Ukraine’s fight, stating, “Of course, we understand the importance of
Zelensky defends Oval Office exchange, says he did nothing wrong
Hours after a heated exchange in the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remained defiant, stating he had done nothing wrong that warranted an apology. He emphasized that further steps in peace negotiations would depend on the US position regarding his demand for
Hostility between Trump and Zelensky simmering since 2019 impeachment
Hostility between former US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been building since at least 2019, long before their recent explosive clash in the Oval Office. Their strained relationship traces back to Trump’s first impeachment, which centered on his dealings
Oval Office showdown: Trump, Vance, and Zelensky’s tense meeting and its global fallout
By: Dr. Avi Verma The recent Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turned into a heated diplomatic standoff, raising concerns about the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations and global security. A diplomatic meltdown What
Trump reaffirms support for NATO’s mutual defense obligations
US President Donald Trump has expressed support for NATO’s Article V, which obligates alliance members to defend one another in the event of an attack. Speaking at a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump stated, “I support it,” when
UK PM Starmer warns against Ukraine peace deal that rewards Russia
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged US President Donald Trump to avoid any Ukraine peace deal that would reward Russian aggression or embolden other adversarial regimes. Speaking at a joint news conference after an Oval Office meeting, Starmer welcomed Trump’s commitment to
Trump imposes additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced an additional 10% tariff on imports from China, citing continued fentanyl inflows into the US. Trump emphasized that fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, originates in China and enters the US via Canada and Mexico. Previously, he had warned
Ukraine peace deal will happen ‘fairly quickly or not at all’: Trump
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged US President Donald Trump to provide stronger security assurances for Ukraine and warned against making concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin in any peace agreement. However, Trump dismissed these concerns, asserting that negotiations to end the war