Pakistan revives Sanskrit studies, plans courses on the Gita and Mahabharata
For the first time since the Partition of the subcontinent, Sanskrit has returned to university classrooms in Pakistan. Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has launched a four-credit Sanskrit course, marking a significant step toward reconnecting with South Asia’s shared classical heritage. The
Indian American lawmakers call for balanced, forward-looking reset in US–India ties
Two influential Indian American lawmakers in the United States Congress, Rep. Ami Bera and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, have urged a more balanced, innovation-focused, and values-driven approach to US–India relations. Speaking at the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia hearing, they
India condemns Pakistan’s ‘trade and transit terrorism’ against Afghanistan at UN
India sharply criticized Pakistan at the United Nations for what it described as “trade and transit terrorism,” accusing Islamabad of blocking essential access for Afghanistan — a landlocked nation struggling to rebuild after decades of conflict and humanitarian distress. Speaking at a UN
US policy oscillates between confrontation and conciliation toward India and China
The United States’ trade and strategic posture under President Donald Trump is increasingly defined by a sharp swing between pressure and partnership—particularly in its engagement with India and China. From oil purchases to agricultural exports, Washington has taken a hard line on any
Indian envoy, US senator discuss deeper engagement in energy, technology and innovation
India and the United States continued to strengthen their strategic partnership as India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra met senior American lawmakers this week, focusing on deeper engagement in energy, technology, innovation and regional security. Kwatra held discussions with Senator Brian
India and Brazil discuss defence industry collaboration and capacity building
India and Brazil have taken another significant step toward deepening their strategic and defence partnership as Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi held high-level meetings in Brasilia on Thursday. The discussions focused on expanding defence industry collaboration, strengthening capacity building initiatives
UN warns 1.7 million Afghan children face deadly malnutrition crisis
The United Nations has issued a grave warning about Afghanistan’s escalating hunger emergency, revealing that 1.7 million children are now at risk of death due to severe malnutrition. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher described the situation as “shocking,” stressing that the country is
Tajani: Working to Have More Italy in India and More India in Italy
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to deepening its partnership with India, stating that both nations are working toward a future with “more Italy in India and more India in Italy.” His remarks came during a
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