India may strike first US trade deal, says Treasury Secretary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed confidence that India is poised to be the first country to finalize a trade agreement with Washington, citing fewer complications in negotiations compared to other partners. Speaking at a closed-door media briefing in Washington on the
Russia vows to liberate entire Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces
Russian Security Council chief Sergei Shoigu announced Thursday that Russian forces aim to fully liberate the Kursk Region from Ukrainian troops as part of an ongoing counterterrorism operation. Speaking to the state-run news agency Tass, Shoigu highlighted the military’s strategic gains, particularly citing
India uses water treaty suspension as strategic pressure on Pakistan
India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is being viewed as both a justified and strategic move in response to ongoing cross-border terrorism and treaty violations by Pakistan, according to experts. They argue the decision is a legitimate assertion of sovereign rights,
BNP chief: Pakistan fears Baloch rights movement
The Balochistan National Party (BNP) has accused the Pakistani government of unjustly targeting Baloch women for speaking out about their rights, stating that their rising political awareness is unsettling those in power, according to local media reports. Speaking at a public rally in
Centre vows strong response to Pahalgam terror attack: Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, on Wednesday assured that the central government is committed to taking decisive action against the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Joshi
South Korea, US to discuss shipbuilding and energy cooperation
South Korea will explore ways to strengthen cooperation with the United States in the shipbuilding and energy sectors during the upcoming “2+2 trade consultations,” according to Seoul’s Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun. The discussions aim to tackle trade imbalances that have led Washington to
Nepal’s Oli calls PM Modi, condemns Pahalgam terror attack
Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to strongly condemn the brutal terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district and express his condolences for the loss of lives. Oli described the attack as “heinous”
Abu Azmi on Pahalgam attack: Killers can’t be Muslims
Following the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people, including several tourists, Samajwadi Party’s Maharashtra President Abu Asim Azmi strongly condemned the incident and said that those who ask about religion before killing cannot be
JD Vance visits Amer Fort with family
US Vice President James David Vance, accompanied by his wife Usha Vance and their three children, is currently visiting Jaipur as part of his India tour. After arriving in New Delhi on Monday—where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visited the Akshardham
FM Sitharaman invites global CEOs to invest in India’s growth story
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman invited global CEOs, institutional investors, and pension fund managers to participate in India’s evolving growth story, especially in the domains of AI, sustainability, and digital infrastructure, during a series of high-profile meetings in San Francisco. Joined by Finance
US expresses optimism on tariff talks with Japan
US Ambassador to Japan George Glass on Tuesday voiced strong optimism about the ongoing tariff negotiations between the United States and Japan following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo. The remarks come ahead of the second round of tariff
PM Modi begins Saudi Arabia visit, receives warm welcome in Jeddah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome at Jeddah airport on Tuesday, marking the start of his two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia. This is his third visit to the Kingdom, following earlier visits in 2016 and 2019, and comes at the
Modi welcomed in Jeddah with chants and patriotic songs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a heartfelt and vibrant welcome from locals and the Indian diaspora as he arrived in Jeddah for a two-day official visit. The scene outside his hotel was electrified with chants of “Modi-Modi” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.” Adding
Pope Francis: A people’s pope and tireless voice for peace and justice
Pope Francis (1936–2025), born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, reshaped the papacy with a message rooted in humility, inclusion, and peace. As the first Pope from the Americas and the Jesuit order, and the first non-European pontiff in over 1,300 years, he brought a distinctive
Agriculture diploma students protest in Dhaka
A new wave of student protests erupted in Bangladesh on Monday, as agriculture diploma students launched the ‘Agri Blockade’ campaign, staging a sit-in and blocking all gates of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) in Khamarbari, Dhaka. Organized under the banner of the
Pope Francis leaves the world and faithful in times of conflict
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the passing of Pope Francis from Casa Santa Marta early Monday morning. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the
Chinese delegation monitoring ceasefire arrives in Myanmar
A Chinese delegation tasked with monitoring the ceasefire has arrived in Lashio, the capital of northern Shan State in Myanmar, on Monday. According to the exile group Kachin National Organisation (KNO), more than 30 vehicles bearing Chinese flags, reportedly carrying military and government
Why South Asia Cannot Afford a New Wave of Militancy in Bangladesh
The fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government in Bangladesh and the rise of a military-backed administration under Muhammad Yunus has triggered serious concerns, both domestically and across South Asia. Amid a volatile political transition, the controversial release of over 300 individuals accused or
PM Modi’s Saudi Visit to Boost India-Saudi Strategic Ties
India and Saudi Arabia are poised to significantly strengthen their strategic partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day official visit to Riyadh from April 22 to 23, at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
JD Vance to visit India, grand welcome in Jaipur
Jaipur is witnessing intense preparations as it gears up to welcome United States Vice President James David (JD) Vance, who will arrive in India on April 21 as part of his international tour. After landing in Italy with his family on Friday, Vance