Eight killed as Gen Z protests over social media ban turn violent in Nepal
At least eight people were killed and hundreds injured on Monday as Gen Z-led demonstrations against alleged corruption and Nepal’s recent social media ban spiraled into violent clashes in Kathmandu. The protests began at Maitighar, where hundreds gathered to denounce the government’s crackdown
PM Modi and President Macron discuss Ukraine peace efforts and bilateral cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on ongoing efforts to bring a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict while reaffirming the strength of the India-France Strategic Partnership. Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for dialogue, diplomacy, and
PM Modi congratulates Guyana President Irfaan Ali on election victory, vows to deepen India-Guyana ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated President Irfaan Ali on his victory in the recently concluded General and Regional elections in Guyana, expressing confidence that bilateral relations will continue to strengthen on the foundation of historic people-to-people ties. Taking to his official X
Zelensky says 60% of Ukraine’s frontline weapons now domestically produced
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that nearly 60% of the weapons used by Ukrainian forces on the front line are now domestically produced, marking a major milestone in the country’s defense industry amid its ongoing war with Russia. “During this war, Ukraine has
Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam to visit Varanasi, meet PM Modi in New Delhi
Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam will undertake a week-long state visit to India from September 9 to 16, marking his first overseas bilateral trip in his current term. The visit underscores the close and historic partnership between India and Mauritius, rooted in shared
Trump preparing South Korea visit in October, possible meeting with Xi Jinping on sidelines of APEC
US President Donald Trump is preparing for a possible trip to South Korea in October to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers’ meeting, where he may also meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, CNN reported citing senior administration officials. The summit,
India strengthens Connect Central Asia policy with Chabahar Port at the center of strategy
India is intensifying its Connect Central Asia policy with a renewed focus on the Chabahar Port in Iran, positioning it as a strategic hub for regional trade and connectivity amid shifting global and regional dynamics. The recalibration comes at a time when Washington’s
Trump signals readiness for next phase of sanctions against Russia amid Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump has indicated his readiness to advance to a “second phase” of sanctions against Russia, as Moscow continues its military offensive in Ukraine and resists diplomatic efforts to end the war. When asked by reporters in Washington on Sunday if
Israel weighing US-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal tied to hostage release
Israel is “seriously considering” a new US ceasefire proposal in Gaza that links halting military operations with the release of Israeli hostages, an Israeli official confirmed on Sunday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the plan was delivered to Hamas over
Yudh Abhyas 2025: Indian and US armies hold live drills in Alaska to enhance defence cooperation
The 21st edition of the India–US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 is underway at Fort Wainwright in Alaska, showcasing the growing defence partnership between the two countries. The exercise, which began last week with a grand opening ceremony, will continue until September
Typhoon Tapah makes landfall in China’s Guangdong, forces mass evacuations and school closures
Typhoon Tapah, the 16th typhoon of the year, struck south China’s Guangdong Province on Monday morning, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread disruptions. The storm made landfall in Taishan, a county-level city in Jiangmen, at around 8:50 a.m., with maximum winds reaching
Indian envoy Vinay Kwatra engages US lawmakers to boost trade, energy cooperation
India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, has intensified outreach with American lawmakers to reinforce the growing strategic, trade, and energy partnership between New Delhi and Washington. On Friday, Kwatra met Congressman Rudy Yakym to discuss India-US bilateral ties, emphasizing trade cooperation
Over 475 immigrants detained at Hyundai factory in Georgia, most South Koreans
US federal authorities have detained more than 475 undocumented workers, most of them South Korean nationals, during a large-scale raid at a Hyundai electric vehicle battery plant site in Georgia. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia confirmed that the
Trump threatens EU with new tariffs after Google slapped with $3.5 billion fine
US President Donald Trump warned of fresh tariffs on the European Union (EU) after Brussels imposed a €2.95 billion ($3.47 billion) fine on Google for antitrust violations. On Friday, the European Commission announced the penalty, ruling that Google abused its dominance in the
Trump says he would ‘love’ to see Putin, Xi at 2026 G20 summit in Miami
US President Donald Trump said Friday he would welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to the 2026 G20 summit in Miami, suggesting they could attend “as observers” if they wished. “That’s an interesting question — I’d love them to,
PM Modi to skip UNGA session; Jaishankar likely to deliver India’s address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend or address the General Debate at the upcoming 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), according to the revised provisional list of speakers. Instead, India is expected to be represented by External Affairs Minister
Trump calls Modi a ‘great Prime Minister,’ Modi reciprocates praise despite tariff, oil tensions
US President Donald Trump softened his recent criticism of India, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “great Prime Minister” and assuring that the US-India relationship remains special. “I’ll always be friends with Prime Minister Modi,” Trump said at a White House press conference
IT pact with US in 1997 crippled India’s hardware sector, say experts
Economists and strategic affairs experts argue that the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) of 1997 between India and the United States prevented India from developing a world-class computer hardware industry like China and Taiwan. The agreement eliminated tariffs on IT-related goods and services, but
Opposition slams Trump’s remarks on PM Modi, says both leaders ‘making the world fools’
Opposition parties in India launched sharp attacks on U.S. President Donald Trump over his recent comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing both leaders of misleading the world and undermining India’s global image. Congress leader Manoj Kumar criticized Trump for his contradictory statements,
Seoul confirms more than 300 South Koreans detained in US immigration raid
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun confirmed Saturday that more than 300 South Korean nationals were among 457 people detained in a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai–LG battery plant construction site in Georgia. Cho said Seoul is “deeply concerned” over the arrests