India, Maldives strengthen defence partnership with focus on Indian Ocean security
India and the Maldives reaffirmed their strong defence partnership during Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh’s two-day visit to Male, where he met key Maldivian leaders to discuss security cooperation and regional stability in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). During his meetings with Maldives
India to highlight clean energy achievements at G20 Energy Meeting in South Africa
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal will represent India at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting, scheduled to be held in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, from October 7 to 10. The high-level meeting, hosted under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, will bring together energy leaders
India reaffirms support for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan at Moscow Format meeting
India on Tuesday reiterated its long-standing position that a secure, peaceful, and stable Afghanistan is essential not only for the well-being of its people but also for regional resilience and global security. The message was conveyed during the 7th meeting of the Moscow
PM Modi greets Putin on 73rd birthday, reaffirms India-Russia strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a warm telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, extending birthday greetings on his 73rd birthday and wishing him good health and success. During the discussion, the two leaders reviewed ongoing progress in bilateral cooperation and
India emerges as preferred partner for BNP, Tarique Rahman ahead of Bangladesh elections
Bangladesh’s BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman is set to end his 26-year self-exile in London, announcing plans to return home and contest upcoming elections, raising expectations of a BNP victory. Rahman, son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, is widely tipped to become
PIL filed in Gauhati High Court demanding impartial probe into Zubeen Garg’s death
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Gauhati High Court seeking a transparent and comprehensive investigation into the mysterious death of Assam’s cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The petition, submitted by Abhijit Sharma and Palash Ranjan Baruah, alleged serious irregularities, possible
FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets US delegation to discuss geopolitical developments and India-US interests
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met with a US delegation led by Walter Russell Mead, distinguished fellow at the Hudson Institute, to discuss ongoing geopolitical developments and matters of mutual interest between India and the United States. The meeting, held in
India and Qatar agree to strengthen trade and investment ties
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a “fruitful” meeting with his Qatar counterpart Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani in Doha on Monday to deepen bilateral trade and investment relations. Goyal, who co-chaired the India-Qatar Ministerial Joint Commission on
India Corner inaugurated at Utadeo University library in Colombia to promote culture and education
An India Corner was inaugurated at Utadeo University in Bogota by Ambassador of India to Colombia Vanlalhuma, showcasing Indian works on history, literature, philosophy, diplomacy, culture, and economy. The initiative, supported by book donations from the Indian Embassy in Bogota, aims to enhance
EAM Jaishankar calls for balanced AI approach, emphasises trust and safety in innovation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday urged a balanced and responsible approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting the need for trust and safety to guide innovation. He spoke at the inaugural session of the Trust and Safety India Festival (TASI) 2025, a
Pakistan’s provincial feud over flood relief intensifies; Zardari summons Interior Minister
The political rift between Pakistan’s Sindh and Punjab provinces over flood relief operations has deepened, prompting President Asif Ali Zardari to intervene as tensions spill into public confrontation. According to local media reports, Zardari spoke with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and summoned
India must be ‘go-to’ option for entire subcontinent in any crisis: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said India must become the “go-to” option in any regional crisis, emphasizing the country’s growing role as a stabilizing power in South Asia and beyond. Speaking at the inaugural Aravalli Summit 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru University
Trump, Lula hold ‘very good’ call amid tariff tensions, plan to meet soon
US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a “very good” phone conversation on Monday, signaling potential thaw in relations strained by recent trade disputes. Trump announced on Truth Social that the two leaders discussed economic and trade
Trump open to talks with Democrats as US government shutdown drags on
The US government shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday, with President Donald Trump signaling readiness to negotiate with Democrats amid mounting economic and political pressure. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “I am happy to work with the Democrats on
Chicago braces for troop deployment as Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act
Chicago is bracing for the arrival of federal troops after US President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807, a law that permits the president to deploy military forces within the country. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump said he
IAEA chief warns of ‘growing risks’ after shelling near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has issued a stark warning about “growing risks” to nuclear safety following fresh rounds of shelling near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in southern Ukraine — Europe’s largest nuclear facility. According to the UN nuclear watchdog,
Piyush Goyal urges Indian businesses to unlock full potential of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’ in Qatar
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged Indian entrepreneurs to fully leverage flagship initiatives like ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’ to deepen economic ties between India and Qatar. During an interaction with the Indian business delegation in Doha, Goyal
Kim tells Putin North Korea-Russia alliance will ‘invariably’ continue
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has assured Russian President Vladimir Putin that their alliance will “invariably” continue, underscoring Pyongyang’s growing support for Moscow amid its war against Ukraine. In a congratulatory letter marking Putin’s birthday, Kim said the “relations of alliance between the
India, Qatar agree to deepen trade and investment ties
India and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral trade, investment, and strategic cooperation following a meeting between India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani in Doha on Monday. The
California to sue Trump administration over National Guard deployment to Portland
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Sunday that the state will sue the Trump administration over the deployment of 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, calling it an “unconstitutional abuse of power.” In a strongly worded statement, Newsom accused President Donald