India and New Zealand begin FTA negotiations during PM Luxon’s visit
India and New Zealand have announced the launch of negotiations for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon arrived in Delhi for his first official visit to the country. According to a statement by
New Zealand minister applauds India’s sports focus under PM Modi’s leadership
New Zealand Minister of Police Mark Mitchell, part of the visiting delegation led by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for placing a strong focus on sports and recreation, recognizing its importance for India’s development. Speaking to IANS, Mitchell said,
New Zealand PM proud of Indian community’s contributions to the country
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon praised the Indian community in New Zealand on Monday for its significant role in shaping the country’s progress. His remarks came during his five-day official visit to India, marking the first visit by a New Zealand Prime
India puts national interests first in US trade talks
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India’s trade talks with the United States will be guided by the principles of “India First,” “Viksit Bharat,” and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Goyal stated that he had a “forward-looking discussion”
Scammers targeting Indian community with fake consulate calls
By: Dr. Avi Verma A wave of scam calls is targeting members of the Indian community across the United States, with fraudsters impersonating officials from Indian consulates. Reports indicate that these scammers are using phone numbers that appear to originate from the Indian
India and Mauritius strengthen ties with 8 strategic MoUs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, witnessed the signing of eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday, covering key sectors like crime investigation, maritime traffic monitoring, infrastructure, commerce, capacity building, finance, and the ocean economy. During a joint press
India emerges as a reliable development partner under PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reinforced India’s position as a strong and reliable development partner by supporting infrastructure, healthcare, education, and connectivity projects worldwide. In Mauritius, PM Modi will inaugurate the Civil Service College and an Area Health Centre, both built with Indian
India-Mauritius friendship rooted in faith: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the deep-rooted cultural connection between India and Mauritius, describing it as the foundation of their strong friendship. “Our forefathers were brought here from various regions of India. When we consider the diversity in language, dialects, and
Gabbard to visit India to boost intelligence sharing with US
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard will be the first cabinet official to visit India following the commitment made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump to enhance intelligence sharing. Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), began her trip with a
Alcaraz wins 14th consecutive match at Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000
Carlos Alcaraz secured his 14th consecutive win at the ATP Masters 1000 event, defeating Denis Shapovalov 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday (IST) to reach the fourth round of the Indian Wells Open. The two-time defending champion has lost just two sets during his impressive
Indian-origin drug lord wanted by FBI arrested in Punjab
In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police have arrested Shehnaz Singh, also known as Shawn Bhinder, an Indian-origin international drug lord wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav announced on Monday. A resident of Mandiala village
India wins Champions Trophy 2025 as Rohit silences critics
Indian fans flooded social media on Sunday night to celebrate the nation’s third ICC Champions Trophy title after a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium. After captain Rohit Sharma provided a fast start, India faced early
BCCI hails Team India’s unbeaten run to Champions Trophy glory
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Team India on their dominant triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, celebrating their unbeaten run and reaffirming their position as the top-ranked team in ODIs and T20Is. India’s spinners played a crucial
EAM Jaishankar’s UK visit strengthens India-UK strategic partnership
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar’s visit to the United Kingdom from March 4-9 provided fresh momentum to the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Monday. During his visit, Jaishankar met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Deputy
India urges security for places of worship after Hindu temple vandalism in US
India has strongly condemned the recent vandalism at a Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California, calling for strict action against those responsible and enhanced security for places of worship. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the act as “despicable” and urged
India opens new consulate in Manchester, strengthening UK ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated a new Consulate General of India in Manchester, marking a significant step in strengthening India-UK relations. Speaking at the event, Jaishankar emphasized that India is making up for many initiatives that should have been undertaken earlier. The
FIA hosts an electrifying 8th Annual Indian Heritage Night with Windy City Bulls
By: Dr. Avi Verma The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) proudly hosted its 8th consecutive Indian Heritage Night in collaboration with the Windy City Bulls at NOW Arena, Hoffman Estates, on February 27, 2025. The evening was even more thrilling as the Chicago Bulls secured a close 102-100 victory over the Birmingham Squadron.
University of Montana hosts first-ever Indian film festival, engaging hundreds of students
By: Vandana Jhingan The University of Montana recently became a hub of Indian culture and cinematic artistry, hosting the inaugural “Festival of Indian Cinema” from March 2nd to 4th, 2025. Organized by the Consulate General of India in Seattle, in partnership with the
Bangladesh seeks stronger ties with India, hopes for visa resumption
Bangladesh has expressed its commitment to fostering stronger relations with India amid recent diplomatic tensions. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, aims to rebuild ties following political upheaval and concerns over minority rights in Bangladesh. Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain reiterated Bangladesh’s
Trump announces reciprocal tariffs on India, EU, China
US President Donald Trump, in his first address to a joint session of Congress, reaffirmed his administration’s stance on trade by announcing that reciprocal tariffs will take effect on April 2. He criticized the European Union, China, Brazil, India, and South Korea for