India set to become 3rd largest economy as Pakistan faces economic collapse
As tensions escalate following India’s targeted military strikes under Operation Sindoor, the stark contrast in economic trajectories between India and Pakistan has come into sharp focus. India is on track to become the third-largest economy in the world by 2025, with its GDP
PM Modi on Operation Sindoor: Flawless military strike on terror camps
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Union Cabinet, where he briefed ministers on Operation Sindoor—a targeted tri-services military strike on nine terror camps across the border in the early hours of the day. PM Modi told the Cabinet
Vietnam president hails growing spiritual and cultural ties with India
Vietnam President Luong Cuong on Tuesday lauded India’s gesture of sending Holy Buddha Relics to Vietnam, calling it a testament to the growing spiritual and cultural ties between the two nations. President Cuong, alongside India’s Union Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Kiren
Pakistan and Bangladesh discuss regional stability amid India tensions
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a phone conversation with Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossein to discuss the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, with a focus on preserving regional stability and security. During the conversation,
UK to restrict student visas from Pakistan
The British government is preparing to impose restrictions on student visa applications from countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nigeria, citing concerns over increasing asylum claims after arrival in the UK. According to official sources, this move is part of the Keir
Trump offers stipend for self-deportation
In a controversial new policy, the Donald Trump administration has announced it will offer $1,000 and cover travel expenses to illegal immigrants in the US who voluntarily self-deport using a newly launched government app. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unveiled the plan
Trump cuts impact US mail services
Thousands of jobs at the US Postal Service (USPS) and United Parcel Service (UPS) are on the chopping block this year as both organizations move to streamline operations in response to mounting financial pressure and the economic impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff
FM Sitharaman highlights Modi govt initiatives in Italy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Indian diaspora in Milan, Italy, where she highlighted key initiatives and measures undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to ensure inclusive growth and development in India. The Finance Minister expressed her appreciation for the contributions of
Romanian PM marcel ciolacu resigns after coalition breaks down
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday, citing the failure of the ruling coalition to meet one of its key objectives following a disappointing outcome in the first round of the country’s presidential election rerun. Speaking at the Social Democratic
Gabon appoints new 30-member government
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has appointed a new 30-member government led by Alexandre Barro Chambrier, who now holds the newly created position of vice-president of the government. The appointment was announced via a presidential decree issued by Guy Rossatanga Rignault, Secretary-General
Australia to challenge US tariffs on foreign films
Australia’s re-elected Labor government has announced it will strongly oppose the new 100 per cent US tariffs on foreign-made films, calling the move “unjustified” and harmful to international trade relations. Amanda Rishworth, who served as Minister for Social Services in the previous parliament,
Global protests, tributes for Pahalgam terror victims
Peaceful protests and prayer meetings continue across the world as members of the Indian diaspora express grief and solidarity with the victims of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists and left several critically injured. The
Modi congratulates Albanese, vows stronger India-Australia ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, congratulating him on his party’s sweeping victory in Saturday’s general election and reaffirming his commitment to strengthening India-Australia relations. “Spoke with my friend Anthony Albanese to personally congratulate him on
Merz falls short in Bundestag vote for Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, the Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) candidate for German Chancellor, narrowly missed securing the required majority in Tuesday’s Bundestag vote, falling short by just six votes of the 316 needed to assume office. Despite the CDU/CSU and the center-left Social Democratic Party
Pakistan faces 21% water shortage amid India’s water blockade
Pakistan’s Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has warned of a projected 21% shortage in water availability during the ongoing Kharif season, attributing it to a sudden drop in River Chenab’s inflow following India’s move to block water supplies. The warning came after IRSA’s
India-Australia ties stronger than ever: Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that the relationship between Australia and India has “never been stronger.” He shared his enthusiasm about continuing to work with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to build a prosperous and secure future for the Indo-Pacific
Reelected PM Anthony Albanese pledges student debt cut and green reforms
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to prioritize his government’s key election promises, beginning with a 20% reduction in higher education student debt for every Australian. The announcement came during a press conference at Parliament House, following the Labor Party’s sweeping victory
Bangladesh to tour Sri Lanka for Test, ODI, and T20 series
Bangladesh are all set to tour Sri Lanka for a full-fledged men’s series in June, marking their first tour to the island nation in four years. The series will comprise two Tests, three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The last
Rajnath Singh skips Russia trip over India-Pakistan tensions
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is unlikely to attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said on Saturday. Instead, Minister of State
Dalai Lama congratulates Albanese on re-election
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Sunday extended warm congratulations to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following his re-election, marking his second consecutive term in office. In a letter to Albanese, the Dalai Lama expressed appreciation for the Australian people and their