India-UK FTA redefines trade strategy: SBI
The recently signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) represents a significant shift in global trade dynamics, strategically reducing dependence on China and bypassing US-imposed tariffs, according to a report by the State Bank of India’s Economic Research Department released on Wednesday. Describing the
Pakistan says tensions will end if India steps back : Khawaja Asif
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that the current hostilities between India and Pakistan can de-escalate only if New Delhi steps back from its “aggressive posture.” His comments follow India’s launch of Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine suspected terror camps in Pakistan
India launches ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terror camps in Pakistan and PoK
New Delhi, May 7, 2025 — In a significant military operation, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’in the early hours of Wednesday, conducting precision strikes on nine identified terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). The operation, described by officials as
Pahalgam attack aimed at disrupting J&K’s normalcy, says India
In a press briefing on Wednesday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack was a deliberate attempt to derail the return of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir and to create an environment for continued cross-border terrorism from Pakistan.
India’s Operation Sindoor hits 9 terror camps, kills 70 in 25 minutes
In a swift and strategic pre-dawn strike, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The meticulously planned operation lasted just 25 minutes, between 1:05 a.m. and 1:30 a.m., and resulted in the deaths of
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
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
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
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
Moody’s: India’s economy stable, Pakistan at risk amid tensions
Global ratings agency Moody’s said on Monday that India’s macroeconomic conditions are expected to remain stable even as tensions with Pakistan rise in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians dead. In sharp contrast, Pakistan’s economic stability remains highly
Pakistan ISPR caught faking evidence to blame India
Days after Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar blamed India for terror incidents on Pakistani soil, a series of revelations have exposed the ISPR’s baseless accusations as a web of lies built on fabricated evidence, fake chats, and
UNSC holds closed-door meeting on India-Pakistan situation
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold a closed-door meeting on Monday to discuss the escalating regional situation between India and Pakistan, following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. According to diplomatic sources, the meeting was requested by Pakistan’s
India bans all imports from Pakistan amid escalating tensions
India has officially banned all imports—both direct and indirect—from Pakistan amid mounting tensions over the brutal Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians dead. In a notification issued by the Commerce Ministry, the Indian government stated that: “Direct or indirect import or transit
Yunus aide stirs controversy with call to seize Northeast India if India attacks Pakistan
A controversial social media post by Major General (Retd.) A L M Fazlur Rahman, a close aide to Bangladesh’s Interim Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, has ignited diplomatic concerns in the region. Rahman, appointed to a high-ranking government role, suggested that Bangladesh should partner
India and Angola expand energy partnership, sign key agreements to strengthen bilateral ties
India and Angola took a major step in deepening bilateral relations on Saturday by signing several significant agreements after a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The two nations
2025 brings new airlines and bold expansion plans to India’s aviation industry
By: Dr. Avi VermaIndia’s aviation sector is experiencing significant growth in 2025, driven by economic expansion, rising middle-class incomes, and increasing demand for regional and international connectivity. As domestic travel rebounds and international routes expand, several new players are entering the Indian skies,
Pakistan to issue notice to India over IWT suspension
The government of Pakistan has decided to issue a formal diplomatic notice to India following New Delhi’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians, including women and children, were
Indo-Pak relations at a boiling point: Is South Asia headed toward another war?
By Dr. Avi Verma | Publisher, IndoUS Tribune The recent massacre in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, 2025—where 26 civilians, including women and children, lost their lives—has once again shaken the fragile foundations of peace between India and Pakistan. For India, this was
FIA elects new Executive Committee to lead Midwest Indian-American community into 2025–2026
The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), one of the Midwest’s largest and most influential Indian-American nonprofit organizations, announced the unanimous election of its new Executive Committee for the 2025–2026 term. The announcement was made following the organization’s Annual General Body Meeting, held in