All is not well at UN, decisions fail to address global priorities, says EAM Jaishankar
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday expressed concern over the functioning of the United Nations, saying “all is not well” within the institution and that its decisions often fail to reflect global priorities. He highlighted the limitations of the UN’s decision-making
Millions turn out for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump — activists vow to sustain momentum
Millions of Americans took to the streets on October 18 in one of the largest protest movements in recent U.S. history, rallying under the banner “No Kings” to oppose President Donald Trump’s policies. While the rallies captured headlines, organizers say the real challenge
Miller, Coetzee ruled out of South Africa’s Pakistan tour; Ferreira to lead in T20Is
South Africa’s white-ball tour of Pakistan has taken a hit as T20I captain David Miller and pacer Gerald Coetzee have been ruled out due to injuries, Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed on Thursday. Miller, who was slated to lead the Proteas in the
Bruce Springsteen helps director Scott Cooper’s family after Los Angeles wildfires
Legendary musician Bruce Springsteen proved he’s a hero offstage as well, offering heartfelt support to filmmaker Scott Cooper and his family after they lost their home in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Springsteen, 76, who is the subject of Cooper’s upcoming biopic “Springsteen:
Operation Sindoor gave Pakistan a heavy ‘dose’: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that Pakistan has received a “heavy dose” under Operation Sindoor, warning that any future misadventure would meet with an even stronger response. Addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference in Jaisalmer — held near the India-Pakistan border for
India and Armenia strengthen defence ties, explore new avenues for industrial collaboration
India and Armenia have taken a significant step toward enhancing their strategic partnership by discussing new areas of collaboration in defence and security. The Joint Working Group Meeting on Defence Cooperation between the two nations, held in Hyderabad on Thursday, focused on strengthening
Bhai Dooj 2025: Celebrating the eternal bond of love between brothers and sisters
Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhaiya Dooj, Bhau Beej, or Yama Dwitiya, is a cherished Hindu festival that celebrates the bond of love, protection, and respect between brothers and sisters. It is observed on the second day (Dwitiya) of the bright fortnight of
Deloitte raises India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.8% for FY2025-26 amid strong demand and reforms
Deloitte India on Thursday revised its GDP growth forecast for FY2025-26 upward to 6.8%, citing robust domestic demand, steady policy reforms, and accommodative monetary conditions. The upgrade of 0.3 percentage points follows India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of the current
EAM Jaishankar to represent PM Modi at East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, confirms MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, scheduled for October 27. While Jaishankar leads the delegation in person, Prime
India-Japan ties key to Indo-Pacific peace, says Modi as he congratulates Japan’s first woman PM Sanae Takaichi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, calling India-Japan relations “vital for regional and global peace.” Modi said he looks forward to strengthening the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two nations. “India and Japan’s deepening ties
Indian envoy, Canadian minister discuss boosting economic cooperation ahead of trade mission
Strengthening economic cooperation between India and Canada took center stage during a meeting between Indian Acting Consul General in Toronto, Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh, and Canadian Minister of Economic Development, Victor Fedeli. The discussion focused on new avenues of collaboration ahead of Fedeli’s upcoming
Pakistan fails to meet US benchmarks for Asian strategy, says report
Pakistan, despite its strategic geography and military clout, fails to meet the key benchmarks that define the United States’ approach to Asia, according to a new report published in One World Outlook. The study asserts that Pakistan’s governance structure, economic instability, and opportunistic
US Vice President Vance warns Hamas will be ‘obliterated’ if it refuses to disarm
US Vice President JD Vance has issued a stern warning to Hamas, saying the militant group will be “obliterated” if it refuses to disarm. Speaking at a press conference in Kiryat Gat, near Gaza, on Tuesday, Vance said that Hamas fighters could be
Iran’s president urges broader cooperation with Iraq across all sectors
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for expanding cooperation with Iraq “across all sectors,” underscoring the deep and strategic nature of Tehran–Baghdad ties. According to a statement from the Iranian president’s office, Pezeshkian made the remarks on Tuesday during a meeting in Tehran
PM Modi thanks Trump for Diwali wishes, calls for united fight against terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings and emphasized the importance of a united global stance against terrorism. During his Diwali celebration at the White House on Tuesday, President Trump said he had a
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
Trump extends Diwali greetings, calls festival ‘a timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness’
US President Donald Trump extended warm greetings to millions celebrating Diwali across the United States and the world, describing it as a “timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness.” In a presidential message, Trump said, “Today, I send my best wishes to every
Massive AWS outage disrupts global services, exposes internet’s reliance on few cloud giants
By: IndoUS Tribune Staff A major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday triggered widespread disruptions across the internet, affecting thousands of companies and millions of users worldwide. The outage — one of the largest in recent years — temporarily took down
US and Australia sign critical minerals deal to counter China’s dominance
Washington, Oct 21 (IANS) — The United States and Australia have signed a landmark critical minerals agreement aimed at securing rare earth supply chains and reducing dependence on China, which recently announced new export controls on rare earths, magnets, and related materials. The
US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee, exempts current holders
In a significant clarification, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the newly imposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing visa holders, renewals, or status changes within the country. The decision comes as a major relief for