JD Vance visits Amer Fort with family
US Vice President James David Vance, accompanied by his wife Usha Vance and their three children, is currently visiting Jaipur as part of his India tour. After arriving in New Delhi on Monday—where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visited the Akshardham
FM Sitharaman invites global CEOs to invest in India’s growth story
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman invited global CEOs, institutional investors, and pension fund managers to participate in India’s evolving growth story, especially in the domains of AI, sustainability, and digital infrastructure, during a series of high-profile meetings in San Francisco. Joined by Finance
US expresses optimism on tariff talks with Japan
US Ambassador to Japan George Glass on Tuesday voiced strong optimism about the ongoing tariff negotiations between the United States and Japan following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo. The remarks come ahead of the second round of tariff
PM Modi begins Saudi Arabia visit, receives warm welcome in Jeddah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome at Jeddah airport on Tuesday, marking the start of his two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia. This is his third visit to the Kingdom, following earlier visits in 2016 and 2019, and comes at the
Modi welcomed in Jeddah with chants and patriotic songs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a heartfelt and vibrant welcome from locals and the Indian diaspora as he arrived in Jeddah for a two-day official visit. The scene outside his hotel was electrified with chants of “Modi-Modi” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.” Adding
Pope Francis: A people’s pope and tireless voice for peace and justice
Pope Francis (1936–2025), born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, reshaped the papacy with a message rooted in humility, inclusion, and peace. As the first Pope from the Americas and the Jesuit order, and the first non-European pontiff in over 1,300 years, he brought a distinctive
Agriculture diploma students protest in Dhaka
A new wave of student protests erupted in Bangladesh on Monday, as agriculture diploma students launched the ‘Agri Blockade’ campaign, staging a sit-in and blocking all gates of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) in Khamarbari, Dhaka. Organized under the banner of the
Pope Francis leaves the world and faithful in times of conflict
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the passing of Pope Francis from Casa Santa Marta early Monday morning. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the
Chinese delegation monitoring ceasefire arrives in Myanmar
A Chinese delegation tasked with monitoring the ceasefire has arrived in Lashio, the capital of northern Shan State in Myanmar, on Monday. According to the exile group Kachin National Organisation (KNO), more than 30 vehicles bearing Chinese flags, reportedly carrying military and government
Why South Asia Cannot Afford a New Wave of Militancy in Bangladesh
The fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government in Bangladesh and the rise of a military-backed administration under Muhammad Yunus has triggered serious concerns, both domestically and across South Asia. Amid a volatile political transition, the controversial release of over 300 individuals accused or
PM Modi’s Saudi Visit to Boost India-Saudi Strategic Ties
India and Saudi Arabia are poised to significantly strengthen their strategic partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day official visit to Riyadh from April 22 to 23, at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
JD Vance to visit India, grand welcome in Jaipur
Jaipur is witnessing intense preparations as it gears up to welcome United States Vice President James David (JD) Vance, who will arrive in India on April 21 as part of his international tour. After landing in Italy with his family on Friday, Vance
Second round of US-Iran nuclear talks begin in Rome
The second round of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran began in Rome on Saturday, as both nations revisit discussions on Tehran’s civilian nuclear program and the potential lifting of US-imposed sanctions. The closed-door talks are being held at the Omani
Iran condemns deadly US airstrikes on Yemen’s fuel port
Iran has strongly condemned the recent US airstrikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel port, calling them a violation of international law and a threat to regional and global security. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei denounced the attacks, which killed at least 80
Sitharaman to showcase India’s growth in US, Peru
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to the United States and Peru starting April 20, aiming to highlight India’s economic growth and strengthen bilateral and multilateral partnerships. During her visit to the US from April 20 to 25,
Bangladesh demands $4.32 billion and apology from Pakistan for 1971 genocide
Bangladesh has formally demanded $4.32 billion from Pakistan as its rightful share of the assets of undivided Pakistan prior to 1971 and has also called for a formal apology for the genocide committed by Pakistani armed forces during the Liberation War. These demands
Trump extends federal hiring freeze through July: White House
US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum extending the federal hiring freeze through July 15, according to White House principal deputy press secretary Harrison Fields, who posted the update on social media platform X. The decision is part of Trump’s broader initiative,
Myanmar: Four Indian nationals trapped in cyber scam networks repatriated through Yangon
In a continuing effort to rescue Indian nationals trapped in cyber scam operations across Southeast Asia, the Government of India successfully repatriated four citizens from the Myawaddy region through Yangon, Myanmar. The Embassy of India in Yangon confirmed that it coordinated with local
Trump expects Russia’s response on Ukraine ceasefire this week
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects a response from Russia on a potential Ukraine ceasefire over the weekend, following a call between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “We’re going to be hearing from them this
US vice president Vance to visit Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra
US Vice President J.D. Vance and his Indian-descent wife Usha Vance are scheduled to visit Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra during their upcoming trip to India, the White House announced on Wednesday. Vance is set to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when in