India and France look beyond defence to deepen bilateral economic ties
After establishing a strong partnership in defence, India and France are now aiming to significantly enhance trade and investment relations, particularly in clean energy, new technologies, and aviation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Paris on Monday marks a step towards strengthening these
Hamas must release all hostages now, says US Secretary of State
Reaffirming US President Donald Trump’s firm stance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for the immediate release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas, following the return of three captives. Posting on X, Rubio stated, “After 490 harrowing days in captivity,
Kremlin spokesman ‘neither confirms nor denies’ report of conversation between Putin and Trump
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Sunday that he could “neither confirm nor deny” reports of a conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump regarding Ukraine. “As the administration in Washington unfolds its work, there are many different communications.
Afrikaner groups in South Africa reject Trump’s resettlement offer
Afrikaner organizations in South Africa have rejected US President Donald Trump’s offer of resettlement in the United States following his claims of land confiscation targeting Afrikaners. Groups such as Solidarity and AfriForum held a media briefing on Saturday in Pretoria to respond to
Trump ‘determined’ to implement ‘revolutionary’ Gaza takeover plan, says Israeli PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that US President Donald Trump is “very determined” to implement a “revolutionary, creative vision” for the Gaza Strip, which Israel is currently discussing. Speaking at a cabinet meeting upon his return from Washington, Netanyahu said Trump’s
PM Modi departs for Paris to co-chair AI Action Summit, hold talks with President Macron
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed for Paris, where he will co-chair the highly anticipated AI Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The summit will bring together global leaders and top technology executives to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI),
Trump declares February 9 as ‘Gulf of America Day’ after renaming Gulf of Mexico
United States President Donald Trump has officially designated February 9 as “Gulf of America Day,” marking the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. The proclamation was signed on Sunday while Trump was en route to New Orleans for Super Bowl 59, with Air
Trump says he will announce 25% duties on steel, aluminum imports; threatens more to come
US President Donald Trump has said that he will announce a 25% duty on all steel and aluminum imports, a long-standing contentious category of trade between India and the US. Trump stated on Sunday that he will announce the tariffs on Monday, covering
Paul, Shapovalov, Munar, and Ruud set up Dallas Open semi-final clashes
Defending champion Tommy Paul continued his strong run at the Dallas Open, overcoming fellow American Reilly Opelka 7-6(3), 6-2 in the quarter-finals on Friday. For the third consecutive match, Paul defeated a compatriot, having previously secured hard-fought three-set wins against Jenson Brooksby and
PM Modi’s February 12-13 US visit to strengthen ties with Trump administration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be among the first world leaders to visit the United States following the start of President Donald Trump’s second term in office, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday. The visit, scheduled for February 12-13 at
Modi and Macron to strengthen India-France ties after co-chairing AI summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to France for the AI Action Summit next week will also include significant bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening the India-France strategic partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Friday. Paris views this partnership as resilient
India summons Bangladesh envoy after Dhaka protests Sheikh Hasina’s remarks
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam, to express concerns over repeated negative remarks by Bangladeshi authorities regarding India. In an official statement, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “The Bangladesh Acting High
Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance for classified briefings
US President Donald Trump has revoked security clearance for his predecessor, President Joe Biden, preventing him from receiving classified briefings. The move appears to be a direct response to Biden’s 2021 decision to deny Trump access to such information. “There is no need
India strengthens efforts to repatriate illegal immigrants, ensures safer returns
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasized India’s proactive approach in ensuring the safe repatriation of illegal Indian immigrants, as opposition voices raise concerns over recent US deportations. Highlighting data on deportations since 2009, Jaishankar stated that US authorities follow standard procedures set
India and Greece strengthen ties with focus on trade, connectivity, and AI
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, connectivity, culture, mobility, and artificial intelligence. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC)
Indian engineers make waves in Elon Musk’s DOGE, marking a proud moment for the community
In a groundbreaking achievement for the Indian community, several engineers of Indian origin have secured key roles within Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), marking a significant recognition of their skills on the global stage. At the forefront of this group is
Top Trump officials try to walk back President’s Gaza ownership comments
Senior officials in the Donald Trump administration have attempted to clarify the President’s comments suggesting that the US would “take over” the Gaza Strip and assume a “long-term ownership position” in the enclave. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is visiting Guatemala,
Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s house vandalised, set on fire by mob in Dhaka
A large group of protesters on Wednesday vandalised and set on fire the residence of Bangladesh’s founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in Dhaka during a live online address by his daughter, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The mob targeted the memorial and residence of
After US, Israel withdraws participation from UN Human Rights Council
A day after US President Donald Trump announced America’s withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa’ar, stated that Israel would also join the US in its decision not to participate in the UNHRC. On
White House dials down Trump’s plan to ‘take over’ Gaza
The White House clarified on Wednesday that President Donald Trump had not committed any funds for his proposal for the US to take over Gaza or deploy troops there for that purpose. Senior officials of the Trump administration also sought to make it