EU leaders hail India’s Republic Day as a ‘spectacular celebration,’ thank PM Modi for invitation
European Union leaders on Monday praised India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations as a powerful showcase of the country’s rich history, cultural diversity, and future aspirations, calling the event a milestone in deepening India–EU relations. European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President
Saudi leadership lauds India ties in Republic Day greetings, calls nations ‘trusted partners’
Saudi Arabia’s top leadership on Monday extended warm Republic Day greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, underscoring the deepening strategic partnership and longstanding friendship between the two nations. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, sent a formal
Trump’s first year consequential, India–US ties at lowest point in decades: Indian American leader
Calling President Donald Trump’s first year in office one of the most consequential in modern US history, prominent Indian American Republican leader Jasdip Singh Jassee has said that while the administration has delivered rapidly on domestic promises, India–US relations have slipped to their
India, Japan bolster strategic and economic ties
India and Japan have reaffirmed their deepening “Special Strategic and Global Partnership” during the latest foreign ministers’ dialogue held in New Delhi, underscoring shared priorities amid shifting geopolitical and economic realities in the Indo-Pacific. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Japanese Foreign Minister
Pakistan legalising enforced disappearances in Balochistan to silence rising voices
The approval of the Balochistan Prevention, Detention and Deradicalisation Rules 2025 by Pakistan’s Balochistan provincial government has triggered sharp criticism from human rights groups and independent observers, who warn that the move effectively seeks to legalise enforced disappearances in the conflict-hit region. According
Usha Vance announces pregnancy with fourth child, makes history as first US Second Lady to give birth in office
Usha Vance, the wife of United States Vice President J.D. Vance, has announced that she is pregnant with the couple’s fourth child, a baby boy expected to be born in July. The announcement, made via social media, has drawn widespread congratulations and marks
Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years, three missions and record-setting space career
Sunita Williams, one of the most accomplished astronauts in the history of human spaceflight, has retired from NASA after an extraordinary 27-year career marked by leadership, resilience, and record-breaking achievements. Her retirement, effective December 27, 2025, comes after a historic nine-month mission aboard
Australia enacts toughest hate speech laws after Bondi Beach terror attack, says PM Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that newly passed hate speech legislation, introduced in the aftermath of the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack, will make the country safer and strengthen national unity. Describing the measures as the strongest hate speech laws ever
US Senator Steve Daines presses India for greater access to Montana pulse crops
US Senator Steve Daines has urged India to provide improved market access for Montana’s pulse crops during a recent visit to New Delhi, highlighting agriculture as a key issue within the broader US–India strategic partnership. Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations
India, Spain must work together against terrorism amid shifting global order: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday underscored the urgent need for closer cooperation between India and Spain to address shared global challenges, particularly terrorism, as the international order undergoes profound change. Speaking during his meeting with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel
Spanish foreign minister calls India a reliable partner, backs early India-EU FTA
Spain has reaffirmed its strong confidence in India as a reliable international partner, with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares emphasising the need to deepen bilateral cooperation and accelerate the conclusion of the long-pending India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Speaking during his
India calls out Pakistan’s irony over crimes against humanity allegations at the UN
India on Tuesday delivered a strong rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations, calling it deeply ironic that a country “long associated with grave crimes against humanity” continues to hurl unfounded allegations against others. New Delhi accused Islamabad of misusing multilateral platforms to
India secures a southern anchor through New Zealand FTA amid global trade uncertainty
India’s recently concluded Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand marks a significant economic and strategic breakthrough, signalling a pragmatic convergence of interests at a time of growing global trade uncertainty. According to a new report, the agreement reflects a forward-looking framework for bilateral
EAM Jaishankar, Spanish counterpart discuss bilateral cooperation and global affairs
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held wide-ranging discussions with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Jose Manuel Albares, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing key global challenges amid a rapidly changing international order. The talks covered an
At forefront of global clean energy movement, India emerges as mentor for developing nations
India has firmly positioned itself at the forefront of the global clean energy transition, emerging as a model and mentor for developing nations after achieving its 2030 renewable energy targets five years ahead of schedule, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad
India’s Global South partnerships emerge as core pillar of foreign policy
India’s engagement with the Global South has evolved into a central pillar of its foreign policy, reflecting the country’s growing economic strength, diplomatic reach, and commitment to shaping a more inclusive global order, according to a recent analysis by a former Indian diplomat.
US President Trump invites PM Modi to join Gaza “Board of Peace” initiative
US President Donald Trump has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be part of a proposed international body named the “Board of Peace,” aimed at facilitating long-term peace and stability in Gaza amid ongoing efforts to end the Israel-Hamas conflict. The invitation was
US-EU trade at risk as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat escalates tensions
The United States’ economic relationship with Europe is facing renewed strain after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariff threats linked to negotiations over Greenland, turning an unlikely territorial dispute into a high-stakes trade confrontation. On January 18, Trump declared that eight European allies
Pakistan using films to advance anti-India narrative, promote Khalistani agenda: Report
Pakistani cinema and cultural platforms are increasingly being used to propagate an anti-India narrative and promote the Khalistani agenda, raising serious concerns about the politicisation of art, religion, and heritage, according to a new report. Analysts warn that this strategy not only deepens
India–Japan ties deepen amid China’s growing Indo-Pacific assertiveness: Report
India–Japan relations are entering a decisive implementation phase, moving beyond shared vision statements to concrete strategic, economic, and technological cooperation, as both countries respond to China’s expanding assertiveness across the Indo-Pacific, according to a new analytical report. The recent visit of Japanese Foreign