IMF loan tranche brings temporary relief but no major easing for Pakistani households: Report
The International Monetary Fund’s recent approval of a $1.2 billion loan tranche for Pakistan may help the cash-strapped nation avert an immediate default, but it will do little to relieve the financial strain facing average households, according to a new analysis by The
IndiGo flight status LIVE: Govt orders 10% cut in airline operations amid surge in delays
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, to reduce its daily flight operations by 10 per cent, following widespread delays, mounting passenger complaints, and persistent disruptions across major airports this week. The move comes as authorities
India and Kenya explore deeper cooperation in healthcare, ICT, and digital innovation
India and Kenya have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in healthcare, digital innovation, and emerging technologies during a series of high-level meetings in Nairobi. Indian High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, met Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, on Tuesday to
Nepal seeks India’s approval to boost power exports to Bangladesh under regional energy cooperation
Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, Kul Man Ghising, has urged India to grant approval for the export of an additional 20 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Bangladesh through Indian transmission lines. The request, made during his meeting in Kathmandu with
Top US official Allison Hooker to visit India for crucial talks with Foreign Secretary Misri
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker will travel to India from December 7–11 for a series of high-level bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening defense, economic, technology, and Indo-Pacific cooperation between the two strategic partners. The visit underscores Washington’s renewed
US senator warns of H-1B misuse as layoffs rise, raising concerns for Indian tech workers
A senior US senator has raised fresh concerns over potential misuse of the H-1B visa programme, warning that major American technology companies are laying off domestic workers even as they continue recruiting thousands of foreign professionals — many of them Indian engineers who
Jaishankar says no country can dictate India’s foreign partnerships as Putin visit strengthens ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s commitment to independent and interest-driven diplomacy, declaring that no country can expect a “veto or a say” in how New Delhi shapes its relationships. His remarks follow Russian President Vladimir Putin’s high-profile visit to India, which
US outlines China deterrence strategy rooted in strength and stability
The United States is shaping its China policy around a doctrine of “deterrence through strength,” a strategy aimed at preserving stability in the Indo-Pacific without provoking confrontation, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said at a major policy address this week. Speaking at
Indian American expert Ashley Tellis challenges renewed push for detention in federal court
Indian American foreign policy scholar Ashley J. Tellis returned to federal court this week to oppose the Justice Department’s latest attempt to place him in pretrial detention, arguing that prosecutors have failed to meet the legal threshold required to reopen his release conditions.
Trump unveils broad ‘America First’ vision in new national security strategy
The Trump administration has released a sweeping new National Security Strategy (NSS) that places the “America First” doctrine at the core of US foreign, defence, and economic policy. The 33-page document outlines a major reorientation of national priorities—emphasising border security, economic nationalism, reindustrialisation,
US signals tougher Indo-Pacific defence posture to counter growing Chinese influence
The United States has unveiled a sharply strengthened Indo-Pacific defence posture aimed at deterring China’s expanding military reach, industrial leverage, and geopolitical influence across one of the world’s most strategically contested regions. In its forthcoming National Security Strategy, the Trump administration characterises the
US drops South Africa from 2026 G20 summit, invites Poland to join
The United States, which assumed the presidency of the G20 on December 1, has announced that it will not invite South Africa to participate in the 2026 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami. Washington accused the ANC-led government of adopting hostile positions toward the
US F-16 crashes during California training mission, pilot ejects safely
A US Air Force Thunderbird F-16C Fighting Falcon crashed during a routine training mission in the Southern California desert, prompting an emergency response from military and local authorities. The pilot survived after safely ejecting from the aircraft, the US Air Force confirmed in
Putin says he shares close working and personal bond with PM Modi at India–Russia summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday expressed deep appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm hospitality and reaffirmed the strength of their personal and professional rapport. Speaking after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit held at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, Putin said he
Moscow condemns EU plan to use Russian assets, calls bloc an “illegitimate institution” and a “criminal gang”
Russia sharply criticised the European Union on Friday after Brussels announced its intention to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s war-torn economy. The Russian Foreign Ministry described the EU as an “illegitimate institution” and a “gang” attempting to justify actions it claims
Elon Musk defends H-1B visas, highlights India’s contribution to US economy
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has defended the H-1B visa programme, emphasizing that the United States has “benefited immensely” from Indian talent. Musk made the remarks during a podcast conversation with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath on the “WTF is?” podcast, released Sunday. Musk highlighted
Kushner, special envoy Witkoff to lead US delegation in meeting with Putin
US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steven Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will represent the United States during a high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed. According to Peskov, the Russian-American discussion is scheduled to begin
Afghan foreign minister condemns attack killing Chinese nationals, urges joint security cooperation with Tajikistan
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has strongly condemned last week’s deadly attack in Tajikistan that killed three Chinese nationals, calling for enhanced regional security cooperation and joint action against militant threats. According to a statement released Tuesday by the Afghan Foreign Ministry,
India’s cut in Russian oil imports likely temporary, Moscow expects rebound
Russia expects its oil exports to India to recover soon and views the recent dip in supplies as a short-lived phase triggered by Western sanctions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, signaling confidence in the resilience of India–Russia energy ties. Speaking to Indian journalists
Russia to triple data center power use, build 38 new nuclear units: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that power consumption by data centers in Russia is expected to more than triple by the end of this decade, driven largely by the country’s accelerating ambitions in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure. Speaking at the AI Journey