Bonhomie on display as PM Modi, Putin ride together at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin showcased a rare display of camaraderie on Monday as they shared the same car en route to their bilateral meeting after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. Their talks are expected to
US Justice Department launches probe into H-1B visa misuse under Trump administration
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has launched a fresh crackdown on the misuse of the H-1B visa program, urging American workers and companies to report cases where U.S. citizens are unfairly passed over in favor of foreign hires. Harmeet Dhillon, the India-born
US appeals court strikes down Trump’s reciprocal tariffs; President vows Supreme Court battle
In a major legal blow to U.S. President Donald Trump, a federal appeals court has struck down most of his administration’s global reciprocal tariffs, ruling that the President lacked the legal authority to impose them. The three-judge panel found that Trump’s use of
PM Modi urges Japanese Governors to partner in India’s growth story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with governors from 16 prefectures in Japan, inviting them to actively participate in “India’s growth story” by forging stronger partnerships with Indian states. The meeting highlighted the importance of the State-Prefecture Partnership Initiative, which seeks to
India emerges as Ukraine’s top diesel supplier despite US tariffs over Russian crude
India has overtaken other countries to become Ukraine’s largest diesel supplier, even as it faces steep U.S. tariffs over its continued imports of Russian crude, a new report revealed on Saturday. According to Ukrainian oil market analytics firm NaftoRynok, India accounted for 15.5%
Explained: Why Peter Navarro’s claims on India buying Russian oil don’t hold up
Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has accused India of bankrolling Russia’s war in Ukraine by buying discounted oil. However, Indian officials and experts say his claims misrepresent how the global energy market works. Navarro alleged in a series of posts on
Pakistan’s growing support to Rohingya militants raises security concerns in South Asia
Evidence points to Pakistan’s increasing involvement in supporting Rohingya armed groups in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, fueling concerns of regional instability under Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. The collapse of Myanmar’s central authority, rise of the Arakan Army, and continued displacement of
Modi’s first China visit in seven years seeks to reset India-China ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tianjin on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking his first trip to China since 2018. The three-day visit (August 30–September 1) is being seen as a key opportunity to stabilise and possibly reset
Canada appoints Christopher Cooter as High Commissioner to India, signaling thaw in ties
Canada has appointed veteran diplomat Christopher Cooter as its new High Commissioner to India, a move widely seen as a step toward resetting strained relations between the two countries. The announcement comes ten months after both nations expelled each other’s top envoys amid
Afghanistan protests Pakistani drone strikes in Nangarhar and Khost
Afghanistan’s foreign ministry on Thursday summoned Pakistan’s ambassador in Kabul to protest what Taliban authorities described as Pakistani military strikes in Nangarhar and Khost provinces. The ministry condemned the overnight strikes, calling them a violation of Afghan sovereignty and a “blatant breach of
PM Modi sets 10 trillion yen Japan investment target for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a major step in strengthening India-Japan relations, unveiling a 10-year roadmap that includes a target of 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) Japanese investment in India. Speaking after talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the
India and Japan vow deeper cooperation, stress technology–talent synergy
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday underlined that Japan’s advanced technology and India’s skilled human resources and vast market are natural complements, pledging to expand Tokyo’s investments in India and strengthen bilateral ties. Speaking at a joint press conference with Prime Minister
Hazlewood says England’s ‘unbelievable’ batting will test Australia in Ashes
Veteran Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has acknowledged that England’s batting unit poses a significant challenge for the hosts ahead of the highly anticipated Ashes series later this year. Calling them an “unbelievable” line-up, Hazlewood highlighted that Australia will need to be at
‘We will come together,’ says US Treasury Secretary on trade talks with India
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent voiced optimism about reaching a trade deal with India, stressing that the two nations “will come together” despite current tensions. In an interview with Fox News, Bessent praised the rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald
Trump orders US flags at half-staff to honor Minneapolis school shooting victims
US President Donald Trump has ordered all American flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide and at US facilities abroad until August 31 in memory of the victims of the Minneapolis Catholic school mass shooting. The tragedy left two children dead and 17
Marco Rubio, Israeli FM Sa’ar reaffirm ‘vital’ ties, vow to counter Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Sa’ar in Washington on Wednesday, underscoring the “vital” partnership between the two nations and their joint commitment to regional security. Rubio said on X that the meeting reaffirmed “close cooperation that is
US church mass shooter scrawled chilling hate message against India
The mass shooter who attacked a Catholic church in Minneapolis left behind disturbing hate-filled writings, including a message against India. Police identified the attacker as Robin Westman, a transgender individual who once studied at the same school. Before storming the church with firearms,
Danish PM calls US interference in Greenland ‘unacceptable’
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen strongly criticized alleged U.S. influence operations in Greenland, calling them “unacceptable” interference in Denmark’s internal affairs and Greenlandic democracy. Her remarks followed a Danish broadcaster DR report claiming that at least three U.S. citizens linked to President Donald
Trump tariffs ‘small slice’ of Indian economy, but reforms key to growth: Expert
Richard Rossow, Chair of India and Emerging Asia Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), has said that U.S. tariffs on Indian exports represent only a “small slice” of the country’s economy, while offering India an opportunity to diversify trade
South Korea: Yoon skips insurrection trial for sixth time, court proceeds without him
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol missed his insurrection trial for the sixth consecutive time on Thursday, prompting the Seoul Central District Court to continue proceedings in his absence. Yoon, who has been in detention since his second arrest on July 10,