PM Modi arrives in London for two-day UK visit focused on trade, strategic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London on Wednesday evening for a high-profile two-day visit aimed at deepening the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and finalizing a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Invited by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, this marks PM Modi’s
Indian diaspora greets PM Modi with chants and cultural celebration in London
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand and emotional welcome from the Indian diaspora as he arrived in London on Wednesday evening for a historic two-day visit focused on the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). Members of
Lower US tariffs on Indian goods would be ‘big advantage’: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman
A potential trade deal with the US that offers lower tariffs on India’s labour-intensive exports would be a “big advantage” and a strategic opportunity, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery said during an exclusive interview at the UN. Speaking on the sidelines of
Iran shuts offices, imposes water restrictions amid extreme drought and heatwave
Iran has closed government offices in 22 provinces, including Tehran, and reduced working hours in four others as the country grapples with an unprecedented heatwave and historic drought. Temperatures have soared beyond 40°C nationwide, reaching close to 50°C in some southern regions. According
Russia, Ukraine conduct prisoner swap amid renewed peace talks in Istanbul
Russia and Ukraine have conducted another round of prisoner exchanges as part of their ongoing negotiations, coinciding with the third round of direct talks held in Istanbul, Turkey. According to a statement by the Russian Defence Ministry on Wednesday, the prisoner swap was
Iran agrees to IAEA technical team visit amid rising nuclear tensions
Iran has agreed to receive a technical team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the next two to three weeks, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced on Wednesday. The visit aims to establish a framework for cooperation, though it will
Palestinian teen killed by Israeli army in West Bank: Health Ministry
A 14-year-old Palestinian boy was shot and killed by Israeli forces in the town of Arraba in the northern West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The victim was identified as Ibrahim Imad Ahmed Mahmoud Hamran, and no clashes were reported at
US investigates Harvard’s role in foreign exchange program amid national security concerns
The US State Department has launched an investigation into Harvard University’s continued eligibility as a sponsor for the Exchange Visitor Program, which allows foreign students and scholars to participate in academic exchange in the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Wednesday
Iraq condemns Israel’s Gaza siege, urges global action to end starvation
Iraq has strongly denounced the ongoing Israeli blockade on Gaza, calling it a “brutal siege” that violates basic human dignity and international humanitarian law. In a statement released Wednesday, government spokesperson Basim al-Awadi urged immediate international intervention to stop what he described as
Bahrain reopens embassy in Beirut, restores full diplomatic ties with Lebanon
In a significant diplomatic development, Bahrain has reopened its permanent diplomatic mission in Beirut, formally restoring full diplomatic relations with Lebanon. The move was announced during Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, where he met with King Hamad
From grassroots to global: How PM Modi’s UK diaspora diplomacy evolved since 1993
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in London, the resounding chants of ‘Modi Modi’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ reflected more than political enthusiasm—they marked a long-standing tradition of diaspora outreach that began well before he assumed national office. Modi’s first informal visit to the
US to withdraw from UNESCO again, cites ideological differences
The United States has announced it will once again withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), citing ideological differences and dissatisfaction with the agency’s focus on global development issues. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed on Tuesday that the
India rebuffs US claim of mediating peace with Pakistan at UNSC
The United States reiterated President Donald Trump’s claim of having played a key role in de-escalating the India-Pakistan conflict earlier this year, but India firmly rejected any suggestion of external mediation, asserting that the situation was resolved bilaterally. Speaking at a UN Security
Trump accuses Obama of ‘treason’ in fresh Epstein-linked outburst
US President Donald Trump has sparked a political firestorm by accusing his predecessor Barack Obama of “treason” over alleged election rigging, while dodging questions related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The remarks came during a press briefing at the White House, where
Baloch activists condemn eviction, mistreatment during Islamabad sit-in
A prominent Baloch human rights group has strongly criticised Pakistani authorities for forcibly evicting peaceful Baloch protestors—including women, children, and the elderly—from a flat in Islamabad amid harsh weather conditions. The Baloch Voice for Justice accused the Islamabad administration of deliberately cutting off
Trump administration declassifies 230,000 MLK Jr assassination files
The Trump administration has released more than 230,000 pages of documents related to the 1968 assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., ending nearly six decades of restricted access. The announcement was made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who
UK launches 50-day defence push to arm Ukraine and pressure Russia
British Defence Secretary John Healey has announced a new 50-day military support initiative for Ukraine, aimed at increasing pressure on Russia and accelerating peace negotiations. The campaign, unveiled at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting on Monday, will focus on delivering critical
US envoy pushes diplomacy amid Lebanon-Israel ceasefire tensions
US Special Envoy Thomas Barrack emphasized Washington’s commitment to supporting Lebanon’s sovereignty and advancing peace efforts amid ongoing ceasefire tensions with Israel. Speaking in Beirut after meeting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Barrack said, “The US has no business in trying to compel
25 children among 27 dead in Bangladesh jet crash
At least 27 people, including 25 schoolchildren, were killed after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school building in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the F-7 BGI aircraft took off at 1:06 p.m.
Grand Mufti seeks PM, President’s help in saving Kerala nurse from execution in Yemen
After securing a temporary stay on the execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen, the Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar, is now seeking the intervention of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the next phase of