India Corner inaugurated at Utadeo University library in Colombia to promote culture and education
An India Corner was inaugurated at Utadeo University in Bogota by Ambassador of India to Colombia Vanlalhuma, showcasing Indian works on history, literature, philosophy, diplomacy, culture, and economy. The initiative, supported by book donations from the Indian Embassy in Bogota, aims to enhance
EAM Jaishankar calls for balanced AI approach, emphasises trust and safety in innovation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday urged a balanced and responsible approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting the need for trust and safety to guide innovation. He spoke at the inaugural session of the Trust and Safety India Festival (TASI) 2025, a
Pakistan’s provincial feud over flood relief intensifies; Zardari summons Interior Minister
The political rift between Pakistan’s Sindh and Punjab provinces over flood relief operations has deepened, prompting President Asif Ali Zardari to intervene as tensions spill into public confrontation. According to local media reports, Zardari spoke with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and summoned
Trump, Lula hold ‘very good’ call amid tariff tensions, plan to meet soon
US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a “very good” phone conversation on Monday, signaling potential thaw in relations strained by recent trade disputes. Trump announced on Truth Social that the two leaders discussed economic and trade
Trump open to talks with Democrats as US government shutdown drags on
The US government shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday, with President Donald Trump signaling readiness to negotiate with Democrats amid mounting economic and political pressure. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “I am happy to work with the Democrats on
Chicago braces for troop deployment as Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act
Chicago is bracing for the arrival of federal troops after US President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807, a law that permits the president to deploy military forces within the country. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump said he
IAEA chief warns of ‘growing risks’ after shelling near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has issued a stark warning about “growing risks” to nuclear safety following fresh rounds of shelling near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in southern Ukraine — Europe’s largest nuclear facility. According to the UN nuclear watchdog,
Piyush Goyal urges Indian businesses to unlock full potential of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’ in Qatar
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged Indian entrepreneurs to fully leverage flagship initiatives like ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’ to deepen economic ties between India and Qatar. During an interaction with the Indian business delegation in Doha, Goyal
Kim tells Putin North Korea-Russia alliance will ‘invariably’ continue
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has assured Russian President Vladimir Putin that their alliance will “invariably” continue, underscoring Pyongyang’s growing support for Moscow amid its war against Ukraine. In a congratulatory letter marking Putin’s birthday, Kim said the “relations of alliance between the
India, Qatar agree to deepen trade and investment ties
India and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral trade, investment, and strategic cooperation following a meeting between India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani in Doha on Monday. The
California to sue Trump administration over National Guard deployment to Portland
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Sunday that the state will sue the Trump administration over the deployment of 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, calling it an “unconstitutional abuse of power.” In a strongly worded statement, Newsom accused President Donald
India, EU open 14th round of free trade agreement talks in Brussels
India and the European Union on Monday launched the 14th round of negotiations for the long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Brussels, aiming to finalize a deal by the end of 2025. The latest round of talks, extending over five days, will be
India calls for free, fair, and inclusive elections in Bangladesh
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday emphasized that India wants to see a free, fair, inclusive, and participatory election in Bangladesh as soon as possible. He reaffirmed New Delhi’s readiness to work with any democratically elected government in Dhaka, following the results
India flags UK as next hub for Khalistan activity after Canada crackdown
With Canada tightening its grip on Khalistani networks, Indian intelligence agencies have warned that Khalistan elements are now shifting operations to the United Kingdom, where they enjoy significant community support but less regulatory scrutiny. Following Canada’s recognition of the Khalistan threat—including the designation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces two no-confidence votes in EU Parliament
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to face two no-confidence votes this week, just three months after surviving her first censure motion. The Patriots for Europe (PfE) and The Left have each tabled motions challenging her leadership. The European Parliament
India revives tradition of sending parliamentary delegations to UN General Assembly
In a move reviving a long-lost diplomatic practice, India will send two parliamentary delegations to the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this month. The decision, approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, marks the return of the Non-Official Parliamentary
Hamas delegation arrives in Egypt for talks on implementing Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan
A senior Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt on Sunday to prepare for negotiations over the implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, according to Egyptian sources cited by Xinhua. The discussions are scheduled to take place Monday in the Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthis launch drone attack on Israel’s resort city Eilat: Israeli army
Yemen’s Houthi forces launched a drone targeting Israel’s southern Red Sea resort city of Eilat late Sunday, marking the second attempted strike on Israel in a single day, according to the Israeli military. In an official statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed
India, US actively working to resolve tariff issues: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday said that India and the United States are actively working to resolve their ongoing tariff disputes through dialogue, expressing optimism that these challenges will not impact the broader trade relationship between the two countries. Speaking at
California to sue Trump administration over National Guard deployment to Portland
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that his state will file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for deploying 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, accusing former President Donald Trump of “using the U.S. military as a political weapon against American citizens.”