US negotiator says Trump will prioritize India in trade deal
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has urged India to trust President Donald Trump, assuring that the US will prioritize India’s interests in future trade agreements. Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) annual summit, Lutnick—one of Trump’s closest trade advisers—said, “Trump thinks
India doesn’t seek conflict, only peace and security: Shashi Tharoor in Brazil
As part of India’s international outreach campaign, a cross-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor concluded a productive visit to Brazil, garnering strong support for India’s counter-terrorism position and Operation Sindoor. In meetings with top Brazilian leaders including Vice President
India strengthens anti-terror ties with Liberia during official visit
A multi-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde, has concluded a significant three-day official visit to Liberia, strengthening India’s global anti-terrorism outreach and deepening bilateral ties. The visit, from May 31 to June 2, underscored India’s zero-tolerance stance
UK leaders voice strong support for India’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism
Senior UK leaders and lawmakers voiced firm support for India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism during a high-level visit by an all-party Indian delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad. The delegation highlighted Operation Sindoor as a transformative step in India’s counter-terrorism policy.
Tharoor: Key work ahead in Washington on Operation Sindoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading India’s all-party delegation in Brazil, said the group’s upcoming visit to Washington will be vital in tackling misinformation and competing narratives around Operation Sindoor. Tharoor emphasized the need to clarify India’s position, especially as claims persist — including
India highlights digital, space, and sustainability goals at BRICS meet
India reaffirmed its commitment to digital innovation, sustainability, and space technology at the 11th BRICS Communication Ministers’ Meeting held in Brazil. Representing India, Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani showcased India’s progress in digital infrastructure like Aadhaar
Buddha relics return to India after month-long Vietnam tour
The sacred relics of Lord Buddha returned to India on Tuesday after a historic month-long spiritual exposition across Vietnam that drew over 17.8 million devotees. The relics were received with honor at Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi by a delegation led
PM Modi assures full support to flood-hit Northeast states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam and Sikkim and the Governor of Manipur to assess the flood situation across the northeastern states and pledged full support from the Centre for relief efforts. Heavy rains have battered
Sindhu advances, Lakshya Sen exits early at Indonesia Open
PV Sindhu moved into the second round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament after a thrilling win over Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara, while Lakshya Sen exited in the first round after a close match against world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi. Sindhu
All-party delegation affirms global support for India’s anti-terror stand: Jay Panda
BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, who led an all-party delegation to Bahrain, Kuwait, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia, said that all four nations supported India’s principled stand against terrorism. The delegation conveyed India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and the ‘New Normal’ approach initiated by
Former Danish envoy hails PM Modi as ‘true defender of India’ after Operation Sindoor
Former Danish Ambassador to India Freddy Svane has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his decisive response to cross-border terrorism following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In a special interaction with IANS, Svane called PM Modi a “true defender
Kanimozhi-led Indian delegation visits Spain, pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi began the final leg of its five-nation tour in Madrid, Spain, by paying tribute to a statue of Mahatma Gandhi. The Indian Embassy in Spain shared that the visit began with a
Indian NCC cadets in Russia for Cadet Youth Festival to boost cultural exchange
An eight-member Indian National Cadet Corps (NCC) delegation has arrived in Moscow to participate in the Cadet Youth Festival in Kazan, Russia, from June 1 to 8. The festival brings together cadets from multiple nations to foster global camaraderie through cultural exchange and
Indian defence delegation visits Morocco to boost strategic cooperation
India has initiated a fresh diplomatic outreach through its defence channels, as a high-level National Defence College (NDC) delegation began a week-long visit to Morocco on June 1. The delegation, led by Major General Ajay Kumar Singh, includes 16 senior Army officers, five
Trinidad and Tobago marks 180 years of Indian Arrival Day with cultural celebrations
Trinidad and Tobago celebrated the 180th anniversary of Indian Arrival Day on Sunday with a vibrant cultural event hosted by the Indian High Commission at Nelson Island. The occasion commemorates the arrival of the first Indian indentured laborers to the Caribbean nation in
Paraguayan President begins India visit to strengthen bilateral ties
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena Palacios arrived in India on Monday for a three-day state visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations. Invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the visit includes key meetings in New Delhi and Mumbai. President Pena received a ceremonial Guard of
Ukraine hits Russian airbases in Operation Spider Web drone strike
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone offensive dubbed Operation Spider Web, targeting multiple Russian airfields ahead of scheduled peace talks in Istanbul. The attacks, reportedly planned over 18 months, focused exclusively on military targets and involved 117 drones. According to Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU),
Truck crash unleashes 250 million bees in Washington state
Around 250 million honey bees escaped after a truck carrying approximately 70,000 pounds of active hives overturned in Washington state on Friday, near the Canadian border. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office immediately issued a warning urging the public to avoid the area due
Vikram Misri highlights India-US tech and defense cooperation
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor held a closed-door roundtable with US business leaders in Washington, hosted by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). The discussion focused on advancing critical and emerging technologies in defense and strategic sectors, with emphasis
Tharoor leads Indian delegation in Colombia to reinforce anti-terror message
An Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor arrived in Colombia as part of Operation Sindoor, continuing its Latin American outreach to assert India’s strong stand against terrorism. Tharoor shared updates from Bogota, noting a briefing by Ambassador Vanlalhuma, media engagements,