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New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called on Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and held discussions on India's foreign policy, focusing on both opportunities and challenges shaping the country's global engagement. Sharing details of the meeting on X, Jaishankar said he was "honoured" to meet the Vice President and discuss key aspects of India's external relations. "Discussed the opportunities and challenges in our foreign policy. Look forward t ...Read More >
New Delhi: NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam expressed optimism on Monday that a trade agreement would be reached between India and the United States soon, as both nations were dedicated to forging a mutually beneficial trade agreement. Subrahmanyam also stated that India must reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers and open up to markets, to become more competitive in manufacturing. "So the good thing is both sides are still committed to having a trade deal. So negotiations happened last month, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A political spat broke out over the weekend after Congress, citing a media report, accused Modi government of allowing ally Russia to proceed with supply of advanced RD-93MA engines to Pakistan for its Chinese-made JF-17 fighter jets. The BJP hit back on Sunday, citing another media report that said Moscow had termed the claim false. On Saturday, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh had shared on social media a report that alleged Russia had ignored India's objections and moved ah ...Read More >
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India's Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers patrol near the international border with Pakistan at Sir Creek, Gujarat, November 25, 2009. File Image/Reuters The quiet tidal estuary of Sir Creek, nestled in the marshlands of the Rann of Kutch, has once again come to the forefront of India-Pakistan tensions. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's strong words directed at Islamabad in have put into the spotlight a border dispute that has endured for more than seven decades. During his address at the L ...Read More >
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, at the organisation's centenary Vijayadashmi rally, stated that countries' reactions to the Pahalgam terror attack revealed their true friendship with India. He highlighted India's firm rebuttal, 'Operation Sindoor,' after terrorists killed 26 Indians. Bhagwat also linked the rise of extremism to systemic lethargy, urging state and society collaboration for justice. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said the positions taken by various countries ...Read More >
London [UK], October 1: The historic House of Lords, London, will host Bali Jatra UK 2025 on 14th November 2025, marking a landmark occasion that brings one of the world largest cultural festivals to Britain corridors of democracy. The ancient maritime festival of Odisha, Bali Jatra, is poised to enter the global spotlight as it makes its historic debut in the British Parliament this November. For the first time, the centuries-old celebration will open at the House of Lords on 14 November, with ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump's praise for Pakistan's Army chief, saying the time for "sloganeering, grandstanding, bragging, and lecturing is over as far as Indian diplomacy is concerned". "The self-styled Vishwaguru and his band of chelas stand brutally exposed," Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X. Sharing a speech of Trump praising Pakistan Army chief As ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi terming the proposal a "viable pathway" to lasting peace, security, and development for both Palestinians and Israelis. The ambitious roadmap, unveiled by Trump during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, aims to bring an immediate halt to nearly two years of devastating conflict in Gaza. The plan mandates a 72-hour win ...Read More >
. NEW DELHI: In what could be a pioneering example of the sharing of benefits generated through the use of biological resources with communities, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has sanctioned funds for local people that will be used for the conservation of the endemic plant species Red Sanders in Andhra Pradesh.The sanctioned fund of Rs 82 lakh, provided from the benefit-sharing amount, was collected from users of Red Sanders and is being channelled back to the stakeholders concerned ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A day after the Indian cricket team won the Asia Cup Championship, political row erupted over PM Modi's congratulatory remarks, with Congress terming the Operation Sindoor mention "inappropriate".Soon after the win, PM Modi posted on X last night saying, "#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same - India wins! Congrats to our cricketers."The post drew flak from Congress, with Pawan Khera writing a direct post to PM Modi saying, "Prime Minister, firstly, comparing a cri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the Durga Puja festivities in full swing, Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong, on Sunday, offered prayers at the Durga Bari Mandir in New Delhi. Sharing pictures from his visit to the temple on social media platform X, Wong said, "Visited the Durga Bari Mandir to start the Shashthi Durga Puja. Sought blessings for good deeds, devotion and righteousness. High Commissioner Wong." He also shared his delight after relishing Indian delicacy Chole ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 28: UN economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran, 10 years after they were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, the BBC reported. The move came after the UK, France and Germany, the three European signatories to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), triggered "snapback" mechanism, accusing Tehran of "continued nuclear escalation" and failure to cooperate, reports BBC. Iran suspended mandatory inspections of its nuclear facilities after US and Israeli a ...Read More >
U.S. Presses India: Cut Russian Oil Imports or Watch Trade Deal Slip Away Washington is making it clear to New Delhi: any path forward on a U.S.-India trade deal runs through Russia's oil fields. In recent talks, U.S. trade negotiators told Indian counterparts that curbing purchases of Russian crude is critical to lowering America's punitive tariffs and unlocking a deal, sources told Reuters on Friday. India is pushing back. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called the negotiations "constructive, ...Read More >
New Delhi: A young Indian diplomat, Petal Gahlot, has made global headlines after delivering a sharp and uncompromising response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Representing India's stance on cross-border terrorism, Gahlot's intervention stood out for its clarity, boldness and firm message. Speaking in India's Right of Reply to Sharif's address, Gahlot challenged Pakistan's claims of seeking peace. She stated, "If he is indeed sincere, th ...Read More >
Washington is making it clear to New Delhi: any path forward on a U.S.-India trade deal runs through Russia's oil fields. In recent talks, U.S. trade negotiators told Indian counterparts that curbing purchases of Russian crude is critical to lowering America's punitive tariffs and unlocking a deal, sources told Reuters on Friday. India is pushing back. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called the negotiations "constructive," but New Delhi is making room for strategic wiggle; officials have floated ...Read More >
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), held in New York on Friday UNITED NATIONS, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Sep, 2025) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), held in New York on Friday. Following are the highlights of the prime minister's speech: - This was the third time PM Shehbaz Sharif addressed the UNGA session -- In September 2022, Septemb ...Read More >
Highlights: Two Indian nationals, Sadiq Abbas Habib Sayyed and... * NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says US tariffs on Indian goods are affecting Russia. * India reportedly seeking clarity from President Putin on Moscow's Ukraine strategy. * Trump has accused India of indirectly supporting Russia's war through oil purchases. * Prime Minister Modi and Putin last spoke on September 17, reaffirming support for a peaceful resolution. * India-US trade talks are ongoing, with both sides optimis ...Read More >
Published on: September 26, 2025 5:46 PM The United States has announced a 100% tariff on Indian pharmaceutical imports, deepening trade tensions between the two countries. US President Donald Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social. The new tariff will take effect from October 1. However, Trump said companies opening drug manufacturing plants in the US will be exempt. He cited national security as the main reason for the decision. India is among the world's larg ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) India continued to pursue pragmatic solutions to the challenges posed by the current world trade order. New Delhi exhibited patience, resilience while resorting to appropriate and opportune diplomatic interventions. Monday's twin meetings in the United States underscore such attempts. In Washington, Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal's trade engagement focused on the resumption of trade talks. Meanwhile, in New York, the same day, External Affairs ...Read More >
India 'Cashes In' On Russia's Oil 'Crisis': How Ukraine's Drone Strikes Are 'Helping' India Tuesday, September 16, 2025 by Indian Defence News India has leveraged the disruption caused by Ukraine's intensified drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, which have significantly reduced Russia's processing capacity and created bottlenecks in global supply. With Russia forced to offload crude at even steeper discounts, India has sharply increased its intake, ensuring both cost savings for its refin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to people of Guatemala on their Independence Day. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's commitment to advance bilateral ties. Also Read | Donald Trump Announces Deal With China on TikTok, Says 'Young People Will Be Very Happy'. "Warm greetings to FM Carlos Ramiro Martinez, the Government and the people of the Guatemala on their Independence Day. Reaffirm our commitment to deepen our friendship a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to people of Guatemala on their Independence Day. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's commitment to advance bilateral ties. "Warm greetings to FM Carlos Ramiro Martinez, the Government and the people of the Guatemala on their Independence Day. Reaffirm our commitment to deepen our friendship and cooperation," Jaishankar said in a post on X. https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/196741504399533698 ...Read More >
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Nicaragua FM Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker (Image: X@DrSJaishankar) New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to Nicaragua on its Independence Day. Jaishankar said India valued Nicaragua's cooperation. Also Read | US Shocker: Kentucky Man Arrested for Murdering Partner After Victim's Body Found With Gunshot Wounds, Police Recover Accused's To-Do List To Cover Up Crime. In a pos ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to Nicaragua on its Independence Day. Jaishankar said India valued Nicaragua's cooperation. In a post on X, he said, "Best wishes to FM Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker, the Government and the people of Nicaragua on their National Day. Value our exemplary multilateral cooperation and development partnership." Bilateral relations between India and Nicaragua are warm and friendly. Dipl ...Read More >
New Delhi: When US President Donald Trump admitted on Fox & Friends that his 50% tariff on Indian purchases of Russian oil "caused a rift," he wasn't exaggerating. The move has unsettled Washington's closest strategic partnership in Asia, rattled global energy markets, and drawn sharp reactions from Moscow to Brussels. For Trump, it was a "big deal", a demonstration that he was willing to take bold measures to cripple Russia's energy trade. For India, it was a reminder that even "incredible fri ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Southwest (summer) monsoon started withdrawing from some parts of west Rajasthan Sunday against the normal date of Sept 17, IMD said. Normally, the withdrawal process ends on Oct 15 - a few days ahead of onset of winter monsoon in Peninsular India.It's the earliest withdrawal of monsoon since 2015, when the retreat began on Sept 4, under the old regime where normal date of beginning of withdrawal used to be Sept 1 based on records during 1901-1940. This is also the earliest withdrawal ...Read More >
Imphal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sent a powerful message across the border to Nepal, where a historic political transition is underway.Modi used the stage in Imphal not only to address the people of the state but blended diplomacy with emotion, while hailing the civic spirit of Nepal's youth, who played a pivotal role in the country's recent upheaval.Highlighting "a notable aspect of recent developments in Nepal that has not received much attention", Modi said that over the past ...Read More >
Pune: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has gone aggressive in Pune, as they have made displays against the upcoming India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match, which will happen on Sunday at 8 pm IST. Many cricket fans and opposition parties have displayed disappointment at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and AAP in Pune has now joined the long list too. Watch Videos: AAP's Mukund Kirdat said, "What helplessness or compulsion is behind the Modi government's decision to play cricket with the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Calm returned to Nepal with the swearing in of a new interim Prime Minister, Shushila Karki, who is also the former Chief Justice of the country. Violent protests had broken out in Nepal following an agitation by Gen Z, which eventually led to Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and dozens of ministers resigning. Many had expected the crisis to drag on, but there was a firm message from President Ramchandra Paudel and Nepal's army chief, General Ashok Raj Sigdel. T ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement on Friday that tariffs on Indian goods have been imposed out of fear of a stronger India was not in isolation. SBI Capital Markets, in its report "Tariffs are Made in the USA, but Resilience is Made in India," described the aggressive US tariff regime as a "key flashpoint" designed to pressure India's external sector. The report had viewed the approach as targeted at curbing India's broader economic momentum. However, rece ...Read More >
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