India and Portugal to deepen ties during President Murmu’s visit
India and Portugal are set to strengthen their historical ties and strong diaspora connections during President Droupadi Murmu’s State Visit to Portugal from April 7 to 8. The visit comes at the invitation of Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and marks the
PM Modi receives grand welcome in Colombo despite heavy rain
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome in Colombo on Saturday evening as hundreds of locals and members of the Indian diaspora braved heavy rain to greet him on his State Visit to Sri Lanka. The visit follows his participation in the
India, Sri Lanka to sign key defence pact
India and Sri Lanka are poised to sign a significant defence cooperation pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to Colombo, a move aimed at reinforcing bilateral relations and curbing the expanding military footprint of China in the region. The defence agreement
Danish PM urges unity with Greenland amid US pressure
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for greater unity between Denmark and Greenland in the face of mounting pressure from the United States, stating that solidarity is key to protecting shared national interests. Frederiksen made the remarks during a three-day visit to
Largest port in US sounds alarm on Trump’s tariffs
The Port of Los Angeles, the largest in the United States, is bracing for a potential 10 per cent decline in cargo volume later this year due to sweeping new tariffs announced by former President Donald Trump, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.
South Korean presidential office website closed after Yoon’s ouster
South Korea’s presidential office has taken its official website offline following the Constitutional Court’s ruling that removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. A notice on the site indicated that the service is “temporarily unavailable” due to maintenance, with an apology for the
PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome in Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Colombo’s Independence Square on Saturday, as Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake hosted him during his official State Visit. This marks PM Modi’s fourth visit to Sri Lanka since 2014 and the first
Indian national stabbed in Canada, embassy responds
An Indian national was fatally stabbed in the Rockland area near Ottawa, Canada, sparking a swift response from local authorities and the Indian Embassy. The Indian Embassy in Canada confirmed the incident early Saturday, stating that a suspect has been taken into custody.
Reciprocal tariffs: Global economists warn of impending US recession
Global brokerages and economists are warning of an impending US recession, following the impact of reciprocal tariffs announced by the Donald Trump administration. JPMorgan Chase & Co has revised its outlook, now expecting real GDP to shrink under the weight of these tariffs.
US Senate takes symbolic stand against Trump’s Canada tariffs
In a symbolic rebuke of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the US Senate passed a resolution opposing some of his levies on Canada. The vote saw four Republicans break ranks with their party to support the measure introduced by Democrats. A symbolic but unlikely
US markets and dollar fall after Trump’s new tariffs
US markets plunged to a two-year low on Thursday following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from more than 100 countries. The US dollar also weakened, reflecting market uncertainty. Stock market reaction By noon, the US stock market’s market cap had fallen
China imposes 34% tariffs on US imports amid escalating trade war
China has announced an additional 34% tariff on all US imports, effective April 10, in response to the United States’ reciprocal tariffs on Chinese exports. The decision, declared by the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, marks a sharp escalation in the
India and Thailand to strengthen ties for mutual growth
India and Thailand have elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, reinforcing cooperation in defense, trade, security, connectivity, and emerging industries. The partnership aims to create mutually beneficial opportunities while addressing global and regional challenges. The Joint Declaration on the India-Thailand Strategic
PM Modi’s positive remarks, expresses willingness to work with India
China has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent “positive remarks” on China-India relations, affirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and implementing the consensus reached by the leaders of both countries. In a recent conversation with US-based podcaster Lex Fridman, PM Modi emphasized
US Intel chief vows to defeat Islamist terrorism ideology
US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard, during her visit to India for the Raisina Dialogue, highlighted the United States’ strong commitment to defeating the ideology behind Islamist terrorism and addressing the persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Gabbard
Bangladesh workers protest in Dhaka over unpaid wages
Hundreds of workers in Bangladesh blocked the Dhaka-Tangail and Dhaka-Mymensingh highways at the Bhogra Bypass intersection in Gazipur on Monday, protesting against unpaid wages. The protests caused heavy traffic congestion, affecting local commuters. The protesters claimed that over 300 workers had not received
PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, gifts Ganga water
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met United States Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard in New Delhi on Monday, where they exchanged gifts and discussed strategic issues. PM Modi presented Gabbard with holy Ganga water from the Maha Kumbh and a handcrafted mala. “This is the
PM Modi joins Trump-owned Truth Social
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday joined US President Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, after Trump shared a video link to Modi’s podcast with US-based podcaster and computer scientist Lex Fridman. Responding to Trump’s post, PM Modi expressed gratitude and welcomed
Moscow to participate in Smart Cities India Expo 2025
A Russian delegation from the Government of Moscow will participate in the Smart Cities India Expo 2025, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from March 19 to 21. The Department for External Economic and International Relations of Moscow confirmed that the delegation
Sindh protests surge against Indus canal project
Several rallies and processions were held across Pakistan’s Sindh province on Monday, protesting the federal government’s canal project on the Indus River. Activists, political party members, civil society groups, trade unions, and literary associations have united in opposing the construction of six new