PM Modi thanks leaders of Guyana, New Zealand, Bhutan and Dominica for warm birthday wishes

PM Modi thanks leaders of Guyana, New Zealand, Bhutan and Dominica for warm birthday wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude to global leaders from Guyana, New Zealand, Bhutan, and Dominica for extending warm greetings on his 75th birthday. Thanking Guyana President Irfaan Ali, Modi said he was touched by sentiments that highlighted the deep bonds

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PM Modi’s push for UNSC reform gains momentum at UNGA

PM Modi’s push for UNSC reform gains momentum at UNGA

Calls for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform are resonating strongly at this year’s UN General Assembly (UNGA), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi playing a central role in shaping the debate. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the urgent need for change, stating that

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PM Modi thanks Putin for birthday wishes, reaffirms India-Russia strategic partnership

PM Modi thanks Putin for birthday wishes, reaffirms India-Russia strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his warm birthday wishes during a phone call, reiterating India’s commitment to strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership with Russia. “Thank you, my friend, President Putin, for your phone call

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PM Modi thanks Italy’s Giorgia Meloni for birthday wishes, vows stronger ties

PM Modi thanks Italy’s Giorgia Meloni for birthday wishes, vows stronger ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her warm wishes on his 75th birthday, underscoring the strong friendship between India and Italy. “Thank you Prime Minister Meloni for your warm wishes. Deeply appreciate Italy’s friendship

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EU unveils new strategic agenda to boost prosperity and security with India

EU unveils new strategic agenda to boost prosperity and security with India

The European Union has adopted a New Strategic EU-India Agenda aimed at strengthening prosperity, security, and global cooperation with India. The initiative, announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, outlines a comprehensive framework to advance bilateral ties across trade, defence, technology,

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Pakistan warns Taliban to cut ties with TTP after deadly attacks

Pakistan warns Taliban to cut ties with TTP after deadly attacks

Pakistan has issued a strong warning to the Taliban government in Kabul, demanding that it sever ties with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and fulfill its pledge to eliminate the group from Afghan territory. Islamabad cautioned that continued Taliban support would be considered

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PM Modi, Ursula von der Leyen vow to elevate India-EU ties with new strategic agenda

PM Modi, Ursula von der Leyen vow to elevate India-EU ties with new strategic agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed their commitment to deepening India-EU relations, as the European Union unveiled a New Strategic EU-India Agenda on Wednesday. The announcement coincided with PM Modi’s 75th birthday, for which von der

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Pope Leo XIV blesses PM Modi on 75th birthday during Vatican audience

Pope Leo XIV blesses PM Modi on 75th birthday during Vatican audience

In a gesture of spiritual diplomacy and goodwill, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV extended his blessings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 75th birthday. The blessing took place at St. Peter’s Square during the weekly Papal Audience, which drew

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PM Modi-Trump birthday call reflects ‘moment of bonhomie’, says former Indian official

PM Modi-Trump birthday call reflects ‘moment of bonhomie’, says former Indian official

A day after US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to wish him on his 75th birthday, a former senior Indian government official described the phone exchange as another “moment of bonhomie” between the two leaders and a positive signal for

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Piyush Goyal begins two-day UAE visit to boost trade and investment ties

Piyush Goyal begins two-day UAE visit to boost trade and investment ties

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is set to embark on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, where he will co-chair the 13th India-UAE High Level Task Force on Investments with Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,

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Three police officers killed, two injured in Pennsylvania shooting; suspect dead

Three police officers killed, two injured in Pennsylvania shooting; suspect dead

A deadly shooting in North Codorus Township, Pennsylvania, left three police officers dead and two others critically injured on Wednesday afternoon, according to state officials. The suspect was also killed in the confrontation. Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris confirmed the tragedy, noting

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India-US defence cooperation remains strong despite trade tensions: Former US official

India-US defence cooperation remains strong despite trade tensions: Former US official

Even as India and the United States navigate trade frictions, defence cooperation continues to be a cornerstone of bilateral ties, a former senior US official has said. Speaking at the Hudson Institute in Washington, Vikram Singh, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for

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US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by 0.25%, aims to balance inflation and growth

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by 0.25%, aims to balance inflation and growth

The US Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it to the 4.0%–4.25% range, in an effort to manage slowing job growth while keeping inflation in check. The move came after weeks of political tension between Fed Chair

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Trump designates Antifa a ‘major terrorist organisation’ after Charlie Kirk assassination

Trump designates Antifa a ‘major terrorist organisation’ after Charlie Kirk assassination

US President Donald Trump has formally designated Antifa as a “major terrorist organisation,” days after the assassination of conservative activist and his close aide, Charlie Kirk. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Antifa as a “sick, dangerous, radical left disaster” and

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India urges global action to block terror use of Afghan soil

India urges global action to block terror use of Afghan soil

India has urged the international community to ensure that terrorist organisations such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Al-Qaeda, and ISIL affiliates are prevented from using Afghanistan’s territory for cross-border terrorism. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, made the appeal during a

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India says it will study implications of Saudi-Pakistan defence pact for national security

India says it will study implications of Saudi-Pakistan defence pact for national security

India on Thursday said it is closely examining the implications of the newly signed strategic mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, while reiterating its commitment to safeguarding its national security and regional stability. The agreement was signed in Riyadh on Wednesday

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Trump threatens to federalize Washington, DC, over immigration enforcement dispute with mayor

Trump threatens to federalize Washington, DC, over immigration enforcement dispute with mayor

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to federalize Washington, DC’s police force and declare a national emergency after Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser said the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) will not participate in immigration enforcement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Trump’s warning

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Kash Patel faces bipartisan criticism over FBI handling of Charlie Kirk assassination case

Kash Patel faces bipartisan criticism over FBI handling of Charlie Kirk assassination case

FBI Director Kash Patel is under fire from both political allies and critics for his handling of the investigation into the Sept. 10 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. The controversy comes as Patel prepares to testify before Senate and House

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Appeals court allows Lisa Cook to remain on Federal Reserve amid Trump removal attempt

Appeals court allows Lisa Cook to remain on Federal Reserve amid Trump removal attempt

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can remain on the central bank’s board while she challenges President Donald Trump’s unprecedented attempt to remove her. The decision by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals came just before the

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Formula 1 unveils six Sprint venues for 2026 season, adds three new hosts

Formula 1 unveils six Sprint venues for 2026 season, adds three new hosts

Formula One has announced the six circuits set to host Sprint weekends during the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship, including three debut venues. The 2026 season, which will mark the introduction of new technical regulations and a new generation of cars, will

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