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
South Korea eyes possible revision of 123 nuclear pact as it seeks enrichment and reprocessing rights
South Korea will monitor potential changes to its bilateral nuclear cooperation pact with the United States as it pursues expanded civilian rights for uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing, a senior Seoul diplomat told lawmakers on Friday. First Vice Minister Park Yoon-joo made
South Korea, US sign MoU to implement $350 billion investment pledge under new tariff-cut deal
South Korea and the United States have formally signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to operationalize Seoul’s massive $350 billion investment pledge, a commitment made in exchange for reduced U.S. tariffs under a recently concluded trade arrangement. The agreement was electronically signed on
India, EU advance mobility partnership in 9th High-Level Dialogue, explore new framework and legal gateway office
India and the European Union held the 9th High-Level Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (HLDMM) in New Delhi, where both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation and discussed new initiatives to strengthen the movement of professionals, students, and skilled workers between the two regions. The
Trump’s backing of H-1B visas sparks GOP backlash and renews debate over skilled immigration
A national debate over skilled-worker visas has intensified after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly defended the H-1B programme, prompting strong opposition from several Republican lawmakers and conservative commentators. While critics argue the visas displace American workers, leading economists, policy researchers, and immigration lawyers
EAM Jaishankar meets Indian envoys in New York, reviews India–US cooperation and diaspora engagement
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired a high-level conference of Indian Consul Generals in New York on Friday, bringing together senior diplomats from across the United States to assess the progress of India–US relations and review outreach to the Indian diaspora. The meeting
Trump lifts tariffs on key food imports; Indian mango, tea and spice exporters poised to gain
U.S. President Donald Trump has rolled back tariffs on a range of food imports in an effort to address rising grocery prices—an issue that has become increasingly influential in American politics. The move is expected to benefit several Indian export categories, including mangoes,
Top U.S. diplomat says joint fact sheet opens a ‘new chapter’ in South Korea–U.S. alliance
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said the newly released joint fact sheet between South Korea and the United States marks the start of a “new chapter” in the two allies’ strategic partnership. Speaking at a forum jointly hosted by the Atlantic
Red Fort blast probe reveals ISI used Afghanistan, Turkey to mask Pakistan’s role
Investigations into the deadly blast at Delhi’s Red Fort, which killed 12 people and injured many others, have uncovered a deliberate effort by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to keep all operational activity outside Pakistani territory. Intelligence officials say the strategy was designed to
South Korea and U.S. highlight ‘model’ and future-ready alliance at Korean National Day celebration in Washington
South Korean and U.S. officials struck an optimistic tone about the trajectory of their longstanding partnership during celebrations marking Korean National Day and Armed Forces Day in Washington. The event, held at the historic Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, offered both governments an opportunity
Indian Navy chief strengthens maritime cooperation, Indo-Pacific security ties during high-level U.S. visit
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi held a series of high-impact engagements with senior U.S. military leaders this week, reaffirming the growing strategic convergence between India and the United States in the Indo-Pacific region. The discussions, held in Washington between November 12
EAM Jaishankar meets UN chief Guterres, thanks him for supporting India’s growth
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, expressing gratitude for his consistent support for India’s growth and development. Jaishankar also appreciated Guterres’ assessment of the global order and his perspectives on key regional issues, adding that
Trump Administration Sues California Over Voter-Approved Prop 50, Citing Unconstitutional Redistricting
The Trump administration has taken the unusual step of suing the state of California over Proposition 50, a newly approved ballot measure that authorizes the state legislature to redraw California’s U.S. House districts for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 election cycles. In a
US moves to partially remove tariffs on four Latin American nations under new trade frameworks
The U.S. administration has announced that it has reached preliminary bilateral trade frameworks with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador, paving the way for a partial rollback of reciprocal tariffs introduced earlier this year. The White House confirmed the development on Thursday, signaling
South Korea signals openness to revising nuclear pact with U.S. as talks advance on enrichment, reprocessing rights
South Korea is preparing for the possibility of revising its decades-old nuclear cooperation pact with the United States as both countries deepen consultations on expanding Seoul’s rights to enrich uranium and reprocess spent nuclear fuel for civilian purposes. The indication came from First
India’s stray dog crisis demands urgent, humane and coordinated reform
By: Ashwani Mahajan India’s stray dog crisis has grown into a nationwide public safety and animal welfare emergency. With more than 35 million free-roaming dogs, the country faces rising dog-bite incidents, persistent rabies transmission, increasing community conflict, and a system struggling to care
Indian-origin CEO accused of $500 million global loan fraud: Who is Bankim Brahmbhatt?
Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt, head of the Bankai Group, is facing explosive allegations of orchestrating a $500-million international loan fraud that reportedly deceived BlackRock’s private-credit unit and multiple global lenders. The accusations — described as “breathtaking” by The Wall Street Journal —
Longest U.S. government shutdown ends as Trump signs funding bill
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history officially ended on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed legislation passed by Congress to temporarily fund federal operations and bring an end to the 42-day standoff between Republicans and Democrats. The House of Representatives approved the
India, Canada hold trade talks to deepen economic partnership and boost investments
India and Canada have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu co-chaired the 7th India-Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) held in
India and Hungary hold talks to boost bilateral ties, push for early conclusion of India-EU trade pact
India and Hungary have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation and strengthen their strategic engagement within the India-European Union (EU) framework. The two nations discussed ways to advance their partnership, enhance economic and political collaboration, and accelerate the early conclusion of the