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
India, EU open 14th round of free trade agreement talks in Brussels
India and the European Union on Monday launched the 14th round of negotiations for the long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Brussels, aiming to finalize a deal by the end of 2025. The latest round of talks, extending over five days, will be
India flags UK as next hub for Khalistan activity after Canada crackdown
With Canada tightening its grip on Khalistani networks, Indian intelligence agencies have warned that Khalistan elements are now shifting operations to the United Kingdom, where they enjoy significant community support but less regulatory scrutiny. Following Canada’s recognition of the Khalistan threat—including the designation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces two no-confidence votes in EU Parliament
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to face two no-confidence votes this week, just three months after surviving her first censure motion. The Patriots for Europe (PfE) and The Left have each tabled motions challenging her leadership. The European Parliament
India revives tradition of sending parliamentary delegations to UN General Assembly
In a move reviving a long-lost diplomatic practice, India will send two parliamentary delegations to the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this month. The decision, approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, marks the return of the Non-Official Parliamentary
Hamas delegation arrives in Egypt for talks on implementing Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan
A senior Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt on Sunday to prepare for negotiations over the implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, according to Egyptian sources cited by Xinhua. The discussions are scheduled to take place Monday in the Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthis launch drone attack on Israel’s resort city Eilat: Israeli army
Yemen’s Houthi forces launched a drone targeting Israel’s southern Red Sea resort city of Eilat late Sunday, marking the second attempted strike on Israel in a single day, according to the Israeli military. In an official statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed
India, US actively working to resolve tariff issues: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday said that India and the United States are actively working to resolve their ongoing tariff disputes through dialogue, expressing optimism that these challenges will not impact the broader trade relationship between the two countries. Speaking at
California to sue Trump administration over National Guard deployment to Portland
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that his state will file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for deploying 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, accusing former President Donald Trump of “using the U.S. military as a political weapon against American citizens.”
Trump’s H-1B visa proclamation faces US court challenge
The Trump administration’s new H-1B visa proclamation is facing its first major legal challenge in the United States. A coalition of unions, education professionals, and religious organisations has filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of California, arguing that the proclamation, signed on
Sri Lankan civil servants complete special training programme in India
By: Indo-US Tribune News Desk Forty senior Sri Lankan civil servants have successfully completed a capacity-building programme at India’s National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), held from September 22 to October 3. The training focused on “Clean Cities, Better Future: Transforming Urban Sri
DCD Chairman visits BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, hails role in promoting harmony
By: Indo-US Tribune News Desk In a gesture underscoring the UAE’s deep commitment to interfaith harmony and cultural inclusivity, Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development (DCD), visited the iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi earlier this week,
India, Bhutan hold talks on strengthening connectivity and hydropower cooperation
By: Indo-US Tribune News Desk India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu on Friday to discuss a wide range of issues aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation. The talks focused on connectivity, hydropower collaboration, trade, and people-to-people ties,
India, EU eye trade deal in three months amid US tariff offensive
By: Indo-US Tribune News Desk India and the European Union are working toward finalizing a comprehensive trade pact within the next three months, with negotiators expressing optimism about resolving key differences over agriculture, sustainability, and market access. The talks have gained fresh momentum
India stands with people of Nepal: PM Modi expresses grief, offers assistance amid deadly rains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by heavy rains and landslides in Nepal, reaffirming India’s solidarity with its Himalayan neighbour during the crisis. “The loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains in
Severe humanitarian crisis in Balochistan amid Pakistan Army operations: Rights body
A leading human rights organisation has alleged that Pakistan Army operations in the Zehri region of Balochistan have triggered a severe humanitarian and human rights crisis, leaving thousands of civilians trapped without food, water, or medical care. According to Paank, the Human Rights
Bill Gates hails India’s innovation as a model for the Global South
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has praised India as a global innovation leader, emphasizing that the country’s scalable, low-cost technologies hold immense potential to transform lives across the Global South. Speaking at an event in Seattle organized by the Indian Consulate General in partnership
Trump reveals Israel’s temporary halt in Gaza bombings, urges Hamas to act swiftly
US President Donald Trump announced that Israel has temporarily paused its bombing campaign in Gaza to allow progress on the 20-point peace plan and the release of hostages. “Hamas must move quickly, or else all bets will be off,” Trump posted on Truth
Former PM Andrej Babis’ ANO party wins Czech parliamentary election
The opposition ANO party, led by former Prime Minister Andrej Babis, has won the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election, securing a decisive lead over the ruling coalition, according to nearly complete official results. With over 99 percent of votes counted, ANO received 34.6 percent,