Afghan Hindus, Sikhs meet Muttaqi in Delhi, honour him in traditional Afghani style
A delegation of Afghan Hindus and Sikhs met Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi at the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi on Monday, marking another step in his week-long India visit aimed at strengthening bilateral engagement. Supported by the Afghan Minority Council
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake attends launch of Indian Housing Project Stage 2 Phase IV
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday attended the launch of the Indian Housing Project (IHP) Stage 2 Phase IV, reaffirming India’s long-standing commitment to improving living standards in Sri Lanka’s plantation regions. The Indian High Commission announced that this phase aims
Trump orders Pentagon to pay U.S. troops amid ongoing government shutdown
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has ordered Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to “use all available funds” to ensure that American troops are paid on time amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. “We have identified funds to do this,
Zelensky, Trump discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air defence amid Russian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said he had a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump focused on strengthening Ukraine’s air defence capabilities amid intensified Russian attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure. “I informed President Trump about Russia’s attacks on our energy
China slams US’ 100% tariffs as ‘double standards,’ vows prudent export control
China on Sunday strongly criticized the United States’ decision to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports, calling Washington’s actions a reflection of “double standards.” Beijing said it would continue enforcing its export control measures “prudently and moderately,” maintaining what it called
Indian delegation meets diaspora in New York, praises role in strengthening India–US ties
A 12-member parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary met around 90 members of the Indian-American community in New York, appreciating their contributions to advancing India–US relations and promoting India’s image globally. Organized by the Consulate General of India in New York,
US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor meets PM Modi, discusses trade and defense cooperation
US Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor on Saturday described his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “incredible,” highlighting discussions on trade, critical minerals, and defense cooperation during his six-day visit to India. “I had an incredible meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Trade war fears return as US, China impose new tariffs and tech export curbs
Fresh round of tariff hikes and rare earth export controls threatens to derail fragile truce between Washington and Beijing A new wave of retaliatory trade measures between the United States and China has reignited fears of another trade war between the world’s two
US lawmaker urges diplomacy as Trump threatens new tariffs on China
US Representative Ami Bera has cautioned against President Donald Trump’s escalating trade threats toward China, urging a return to diplomacy instead of economic confrontation. In an exclusive interview with IANS, the Indian-American Democrat from California warned that additional tariffs would ultimately “hurt the
US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor, FS Misri hold productive talks on India–US strategic partnership
US Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi on Saturday for a “productive exchange” focused on advancing the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. “They had a productive exchange on the
IMF loans keep Pakistan trapped in cycle of debt and short-term fixes: Report
Pakistan’s continued dependence on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights its deep-rooted economic vulnerabilities and repeated failure to implement lasting reforms, according to a report by Khaama Press. The report warns that IMF loans are financing Pakistan’s short-term survival rather than enabling sustainable
US Ambassador Sergio Gor meets Jaishankar in New Delhi, discusses India–US strategic ties
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday in New Delhi, emphasizing the growing significance of India–US bilateral relations and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Gor, who began his four-day visit to India on October 9, was
Trump misses Nobel peace prize, but winner dedicates award to him
US President Donald Trump did not receive the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, but the winner, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, dedicated her award to him for his support of democratic efforts in Venezuela. Machado, a key figure opposing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro,
India and Denmark strengthen Green Strategic Partnership to boost clean energy transition
India and Denmark have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating clean energy transitions under their Green Strategic Partnership, as a high-level Indian delegation led by Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary at the Ministry of Power, concluded its visit to Denmark on Wednesday. During the visit, the
Outgoing French PM Sebastien Lecornu stresses urgency to pass budget before December 31
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s determination to pass the national budget before December 31, stressing that political forces across the spectrum share the “will” to reach an agreement. President Emmanuel Macron has given Lecornu until Wednesday evening
India, Maldives strengthen defence partnership with focus on Indian Ocean security
India and the Maldives reaffirmed their strong defence partnership during Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh’s two-day visit to Male, where he met key Maldivian leaders to discuss security cooperation and regional stability in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). During his meetings with Maldives
India reaffirms support for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan at Moscow Format meeting
India on Tuesday reiterated its long-standing position that a secure, peaceful, and stable Afghanistan is essential not only for the well-being of its people but also for regional resilience and global security. The message was conveyed during the 7th meeting of the Moscow
PM Modi greets Putin on 73rd birthday, reaffirms India-Russia strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a warm telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, extending birthday greetings on his 73rd birthday and wishing him good health and success. During the discussion, the two leaders reviewed ongoing progress in bilateral cooperation and
India emerges as preferred partner for BNP, Tarique Rahman ahead of Bangladesh elections
Bangladesh’s BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman is set to end his 26-year self-exile in London, announcing plans to return home and contest upcoming elections, raising expectations of a BNP victory. Rahman, son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, is widely tipped to become
India and Qatar agree to strengthen trade and investment ties
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a “fruitful” meeting with his Qatar counterpart Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani in Doha on Monday to deepen bilateral trade and investment relations. Goyal, who co-chaired the India-Qatar Ministerial Joint Commission on