PM Modi, French President Macron discuss early end to Ukraine conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on recent efforts to end the Ukraine conflict. Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for a peaceful resolution and the early restoration of peace and stability in the
India-US trust at risk, expert urges urgent reset amid Russian oil row
The strategic partnership between India and the United States is facing one of its sharpest challenges in recent years, with “trust broken” between the two sides, according to Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). In an exclusive
Zelensky proposes new format to protect Ukraine’s skies in talks with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that Ukraine has proposed a new format for protecting its airspace, a plan currently under consideration by the United States. In a post on X, Zelensky said he discussed the proposal with US President Donald Trump, noting
Trump asks US Supreme Court to decide on legality of tariffs
US President Donald Trump has appealed to the US Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that declared many of his sweeping tariffs illegal. The petition follows a 7-4 decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which ruled
Macron says 26 nations pledge troops for Ukraine ceasefire mission
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 countries, mainly European allies, have committed to deploy troops as part of a future Russian-Ukrainian ceasefire mission, though they would not be placed directly on the front lines. Speaking at a press conference with Ukrainian President
Kirti Vardhan Singh joins India-Nordic Track 1.5 Dialogue in Iceland, meets FM Gunnarsdottir
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh addressed the reception of the 2nd India-Nordic Track 1.5 Dialogue in Reykjavik alongside Iceland’s Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir. In a post on X, Singh expressed his satisfaction at engaging with senior officials,
Palestinians condemn Israeli minister’s call for West Bank annexation
Palestinians have rejected Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s call to annex the majority of the occupied West Bank, warning it would eliminate the possibility of a future Palestinian state and escalate regional tensions. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry denounced Smotrich’s remarks as a “direct
Trump cites secondary sanctions on India as proof of tough Russia stance
US President Donald Trump has pointed to secondary sanctions on India as evidence of his administration’s tough stance against Russia, amid criticism of his approach to Moscow. Speaking at a joint press conference with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, Trump dismissed suggestions of inaction,
Sudan rejects US claims of chemical weapons use in Khartoum
Sudan has firmly denied US allegations of chemical weapons use in its capital Khartoum, releasing a government report that found no evidence of toxic or radiological contamination. The Federal Ministry of Health said on Wednesday that extensive field tests, medical records, and forensic
US judge rules Harvard funding freeze by Trump administration unlawful
A US federal judge has ruled in favor of Harvard University in its lawsuit against the Trump administration, declaring that the federal government’s freeze on billions in research funding was unlawful and politically motivated. The case centered on the $2.2 billion in multi-year
Ex-Indian envoy Mohan Kumar debunks Trump’s ‘India tariff king’ claim
Former Indian Ambassador to France and leading trade expert Mohan Kumar has pushed back against the Trump administration’s recurring claim that India is the “tariff king,” arguing that the perception is misleading and not supported by data. In a Newsweek article titled “Is
Indian envoy meets US lawmaker Gregory Meeks as Trump tariffs strain ties
India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, met with Representative Gregory Meeks, the Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties amid growing trade tensions under President Donald Trump. In a post on X, the House
Israel rejects Hamas ceasefire proposal, insists on its own terms to end Gaza war
Israel has rejected a new ceasefire proposal from Hamas, reaffirming that the war in Gaza will end only under conditions set by Tel Aviv. In a statement on Wednesday, Hamas reiterated its readiness for a “comprehensive deal” that would include the release of
UNGA marks International Day against Nuclear Tests, urges global ban
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday commemorated the International Day against Nuclear Tests, calling for renewed commitment to global disarmament and a world free of nuclear weapons. Speaking on behalf of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Izumi Nakamitsu, UN Undersecretary-General and High Representative
Trump orders strike on Venezuelan drug vessel, Rubio calls it start of cartel crackdown
US President Donald Trump has escalated Washington’s fight against drug cartels by ordering the destruction of a Venezuelan vessel suspected of smuggling narcotics in the Caribbean, killing 11 people on board. Speaking in Mexico City on Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended
Asia Cup Hockey: India held 2-2 by Korea in Super 4s opener
India’s winning streak at the Men’s Asia Cup 2025 came to a halt on Wednesday as Korea held them to a 2-2 draw in their opening Super 4s encounter in Rajgir. Hardik Singh (8’) gave India an early lead with a brilliant solo
GST 2.0: What gets cheaper and costlier from September 22 under new tax slabs
The GST Council on Wednesday cleared a landmark reform to India’s indirect tax system by rationalising rates into two main slabs — 5% and 18% — with the changes set to take effect from September 22. The move is expected to make a
Trump calls India-US trade ties ‘one-sided,’ slams high tariffs on American exports
US President Donald Trump has once again criticized India’s trade practices, calling the bilateral economic relationship “one-sided” and accusing New Delhi of imposing some of the highest tariffs in the world on American goods. “We get along with India very well. But India,
Former UK official slams White House advisor Navarro’s anti-India remarks as ‘shameful’
Edward Price, a former British official and political economist, has sharply criticized White House Senior Advisor Peter Navarro’s recent remarks on India, branding them a “shame” and an insult to diplomacy. In an interview with IANS, Price said Navarro’s attempt to “instruct” India