Amid Taliban escalation, Pakistan invokes India narrative to deflect from internal strains
As tensions flare between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, Islamabad has escalated military action across the border, placing a fragile Qatar-mediated ceasefire under severe strain. After Afghanistan claimed it launched retaliatory strikes along the shared frontier, Pakistani forces reportedly carried out airstrikes targeting
Canadian PM Mark Carney begins first official visit to India
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday, marking his first official visit to India and signalling renewed momentum in India–Canada relations. He was accompanied by his wife, Diana Fox Carney, and received at the airport by Maharashtra’s Minister of Protocol
Analysis: Devon Avenue business corridor and the 2026 IL-09 Congressional race
By: Dr Avi VermaA federal policy analysis from the South Asian business perspective The political context: A post-Schakowsky open seat Devon Avenue sits within Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, long represented by Jan Schakowsky. Her retirement has transformed the March 17, 2026 Democratic primary
Missing Epstein files? DOJ faces cover-up claims over Trump-linked allegation
In a fresh political firestorm, Democrats have accused the administration of US President Donald Trump of withholding key documents from the much-publicised “Epstein Files” release — including FBI interview records tied to a woman who alleged she was sexually abused as a minor.
Canadian PM Carney to embark on India visit today, focus on elevating bilateral ties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to begin an official visit to India on Thursday, marking what officials describe as a significant reset in bilateral relations between the two countries. The trip is the first by a Canadian prime minister to India
Trump’s third-country deportation push hits a legal roadblock
The Trump administration’s attempt to fast-track deportations to third countries has suffered a setback after the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit refused to pause a lower court order blocking the policy. In a ruling issued Wednesday, the Boston-based appeals court
Rubio says US-China ties at ‘strategic stability’, flags supply chain risks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States and China have reached a phase of “strategic stability” in their relationship, even as Washington remains cautious about supply chain dependence, technology transfers and Beijing’s expanding nuclear arsenal. Speaking to reporters in Saint
Truly splendid: PM Modi as Netanyahu welcomes him in traditional Indian attire
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for wearing traditional Indian attire during a dinner engagement, calling it a reflection of respect for India’s rich cultural heritage. Responding to Netanyahu’s post on X, Modi wrote, “Truly splendid! Your
Jaishankar calls for overarching approach to human rights, not polemics
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has urged a broader, development-focused approach to human rights, calling on the international community to move beyond “politicisation, selectivity or double standards.” Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva via video link, Jaishankar said that
UN Special Rapporteur warns restrictions, funding cuts undermine Afghan women’s healthcare access
Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has warned that mounting restrictions and international funding cuts are severely undermining Afghan women’s access to essential healthcare services. Bennett is set to present a new report on
PM Modi pays tribute to Holocaust victims in Jerusalem
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Jerusalem, where he laid a wreath in memory of Holocaust victims. Modi was accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan during the
Nothing can justify terrorism, India stands with Israel firmly: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India’s unwavering support for Israel, declaring that “nothing can justify terrorism” during a historic address to the Knesset — the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister. Speaking to Israeli lawmakers, Modi expressed solidarity with the
Trump’s new India-Pak truce claim; says Sharif warned 35 million would have died
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that he prevented a “nuclear war” between India and Pakistan, asserting for the first time that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him 35 million people would have died during India’s Operation Sindoor had he
PM Modi on Israel visit to boost defence, trade and innovation ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Israel on Wednesday for a high-level visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in defence, security, trade, and innovation. Announcing the visit, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described it as the Prime Minister’s second trip to
India seen as pivotal in US strategy to counter China on AI, critical minerals
The United States is positioning India as a strategic pillar in its push to reduce China’s dominance over rare earth minerals and advanced technology supply chains, a senior State Department official told lawmakers during a high-profile congressional hearing on economic security. Testifying before
Trump hails ‘turnaround for the ages’ in one year of his leadership
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night declared that the United States has experienced “a turnaround for the ages” in just one year of his renewed leadership, describing his administration’s performance as a historic transformation. In excerpts of his State of the Union
US visa fee row clouds Indian doctor pathway
A contentious congressional hearing on America’s worsening physician shortage has raised concerns that proposed visa fee changes could complicate career prospects for Indian medical graduates seeking to work in the United States. The debate emerged during a House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee
‘35 million people said PM of Pakistan would have died if it were not for my involvement’: Trump’s new claim
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim of having “ended eight wars,” asserting during his State of the Union address that his intervention prevented a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. Speaking at the White House, Trump said, “First ten months,
From war heroes to victims, Trump spotlights Americans in State of the Union address
US President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address not only to outline his administration’s agenda but also to spotlight a range of Americans whose personal stories he said embodied the nation’s resilience, sacrifice and determination. Among those honoured was Navy
Trump claims global reset as economy surges in State of the Union address
US President Donald Trump delivered a forceful State of the Union address, declaring that America is undergoing a “global reset” as its economy surges under his second-term leadership. Entering the House chamber to chants of “USA,” Trump framed his address as both a