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India's pivotal shift in consolidating a Russia-India-China (RIC) axis, though tactically alluring, risks rendering it more vulnerable and increasingly isolated as a purported leader of the democratic Global South. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked hand-in-hand with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, crystallised a new phase of India's strategic signalling at a time when our economy is more interlinked with China and Russia than ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has strongly criticised the Trump administration's handling of India-US relations, calling Donald Trump's foreign policy "erratic" and "transactional". He also questioned the appointment of Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India, saying he does not consider him "qualified" for the role. "I don't think he's qualified to be US Ambassador to India," Bolton told ANI, referring to Gor, a former Republican operative and close Trump all ...Read More >
"A total of 24 Indian professionals will get a chance to compete with all these top players. USD 4 million is the prize money and if you look at that, the winner will get something like about USD 600,000 to USD 700,000," said the PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl. "We expect (five-time major champion and former world No.1) Rory McIlroy. He has already confirmed and so has (seven-time winner on the European your) Tommy Fleetwood," said Johl. He said the Delhi golf course would be closed earlier than sched ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) on Friday announced the appointment of former CEO of Niti Aayog and India G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant as its newest member on the governing body, according to a press release from PGTI. Amitabh Kant is one of India most distinguished bureaucrats and policy architects, known for his transformative contributions to national governance. Amitabh Kant legacy combines grassroots innovation, policy reform, strategic diplomac ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
LAGOS/ABUJA/NEW DELHI -- Nigeria has scored a major diplomatic and economic win as Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Asia's largest state-owned refiner, bypassed U.S. crude in its latest tender and turned instead to 2 million barrels of Nigerian crude grades Agbami and Usan, alongside 1 million barrels of Abu Dhabi's Das crude. The development, though framed as a commercial decision, signals a new chapter in Nigeria's oil diplomacy, positioning Africa's largest producer as a pivotal supplier in the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Union Health Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda on Wednesday met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in New Delhi during the latter's official visit to India. The Singaporean PM arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a three-day official visit, during which he is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Also Read | 'Brotherly Duty': Kim Jong Un Thanks Vladimir Putin for Praising North Korean Troops in Russia As The ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Union Health Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda on Wednesday met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in New Delhi during the latter official visit to India. The Singaporean PM arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a three-day official visit, during which he is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier in the day, Wong, accompanied by his wife Loo Tze Lui, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by laying a wreath at ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Union Health Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda on Wednesday met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in New Delhi during the latter's official visit to India. The Singaporean PM arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a three-day official visit, during which he is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier in the day, Wong, accompanied by his wife Loo Tze Lui, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by laying a wreath ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Waiel Awwad, West Asia Strategist and Journalist, said that the US saw the outcome of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit as against its hegemony, and the US recognised its importance. Awwad, while talking to ANI, said that US President Donald Trump, therefore, sought his convenience and imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India. "So therefore, the United States, under tremendous pressure of President Trump, he might have come up with this statem ...Read More >
Prime Minister Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, discussing the ongoing conflict and potential paths to peace. Modi emphasized India's consistent stance that dialogue and diplomacy are the only solutions. He reiterated India's commitment to providing all possible support for a peaceful resolution and reaffirmed the nation's dedication to restoring peace. PM Modi on Saturday held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which the two leaders disc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday said that India is steadily positioning itself as a global hub for arbitration with a focus on establishing a network of credible arbitral institutions. Addressing the first meeting of the India-Singapore Joint Consultative Committee (JCC), established under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in Law and Dispute Resolution in Singapore, the Union Minister said the agreemen ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Union Minister of State (MoS) for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, emphasised that India is steadily positioning itself as a global hub for arbitration with a focus on establishing a network of credible arbitral institutions. MoS Meghwal made the remarks during the first meeting of the India-Singapore Joint Consultative Committee (JCC), established under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in Law and Dispute Resolution, held in Singapore o ...Read More >
Need to stay united, must stand up to bullying, says Maruti Chairman RC Bhargava (File image) India needs to come together to deal with the 50 per cent punitive US tariffs on Indian products and stand up to any kind of bullying, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava said on Thursday at the company's 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in New Delhi. "It is our duty as Indians to do our very best to promote and maintain our dignity and respect and not give in to any kind of bullying in this ma ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India needs to come together to deal with the 50 per cent punitive US tariffs on Indian products and stand up to any kind of bullying, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava said on Thursday. Addressing shareholders at the company's 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) here, the veteran industry leader also noted that reduction in GST on small cars would help in reviving the growth of the industry. "We are all aware of the global uncertainty that has been caused in rece ...Read More >
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) Chairman R C Bhargava on Thursday said India must "not give in to any kind of bullying" after US President Donald Trump's decision to raise tariffs on Indian imports to 50 per cent this month, urging national unity to uphold dignity and support the government. On the domestic front, he said a reduction in GST on small cars could help counter the economic strain created by these tariff measures. "My hope and my expectation is that subject to approvals by the GST Counc ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India, planned for later this week, has been cancelled, sources in Kabul told IANS on Tuesday. As Delhi and Kabul are facing a new tectonic shift in their bilateral relations after the takeover of the Taliban in 2021, both nations have enhanced their diplomatic relations, and it could have been a major development if Foreign Minister Muttaqi had visited Delhi. Sources in Kabul told IANS that the visit ...Read More >
BANGKOK: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has attended a dinner reception hosted by Thailand's former Prime Minister and prominent business leader in the telecommunications sector, Thaksin Shinawatra, in Bangkok. The event was also attended by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand's youngest former female prime minister. Both Thaksin and his daughter extended a warm welcome to the Punjab chief minister. During the meeting, Thaksin conveyed goodwill and best wishes for Pakistan Muslim Leagu ...Read More >
New Delhi: The US Embassy in India has clarified that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) did not fund voter turnout initiatives in India, directly contradicting President Donald Trump's claims of a $21 million allocation. The issue surfaced during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha when CPI(M) MP Dr. John Brittas raised a query about reports suggesting USAID resources were used to influence voter turnout in Indian elections. In response, Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he had a "very good conversation" with French President Emmanuel Macron.In a post on X, PM Modi said: "Had a very good conversation with my friend President Macron. Exchanged views on efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and in West Asia. Reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen the India-France strategic partnership."Macron has taken a tough line against Moscow, warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin remai ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant diplomatic engagement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held wide-ranging bilateral talks in New Delhi on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the discussions were "positive, constructive, and forward-looking," covering bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual concern. The MEA has issued a list of outcomes of the meeting. In this document released after the meeting, t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China's top diplomat on Tuesday and hailed the "steady progress" made in improving the bilateral relationship after a yearslong standoff between the nuclear-armed Asian powers. Modi also noted "respect for each other's interests and sensitiveness" in a statement on social media after meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. China's foreign ministry said the countries have entered a "steady development track" and the countries should "tr ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Opposition has decided to skip the special Parliamentary discussion to honour Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's achievement. This was confirmed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. The Thiruvananthapuram MP, however, heaped praise on the astronaut and acknowledged the impact his mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will have on India's future space programme. "Since the Opposition are not participating in the special discussion, let me say how proud all Indians are of the r ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) With the opposition not participating in a special discussion in Parliament on India's first astronaut aboard the International Space Station, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor lauded Subhanshu Shukla's feat on Monday and said all Indians are proud of his recent mission that will help serve as a powerful symbol of India's ambitions in human spaceflight. He also said Shukla's "historic flight" has inspired a new generation to pursue careers in science, technology, engineerin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the Opposition's silence over Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's proposal for honouring astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla inside Parliament, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor extended support and said that the entire nation as well as countrymen are proud of his achievements and milestones achieved in space. Shashi Tharoor taking to X, hinted that the Opposition will not participate in the special discussion and stated that this doesn't take away the feats and exploits att ...Read More >
India is inching closer to Beijing. After US President Donald Trump doubled down with a 50% tariff on Indian goodspunishing New Delhi over discounted Russian oil purchasesPrime Minister Narendra Modi is quietly reopening the China playbook. Direct flights between the two neighbors, suspended since 2020, could resume as early as next month. According to people familiar with the matter, the announcement may coincide with Modi's first China visit in seven years for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisa ...Read More >
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has imposed a steep 50 percent tariff on India over its purchases of Russian oil. The new rate will come into effect in 21 days, so on 27 August, according to the executive order. A response from India's foreign ministry said Delhi had already made clear its stance on imports from Russia, and reiterated that the tariff is "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable". To recall, in May, the Modi government outrightly rejected Trump's so-called role in the ceasefire ...Read More >
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar emphasized that an Atmanirbharta mindset is crucial for navigating global instability and building a developed India (Viksit Bharat). He highlighted India's rich cultural heritage and the resilience of its people as key strengths. Dr. Jaishankar asserted that self-reliance is essential for boosting self-confidence and resilience in an unpredictable world. Dr S Jaishankar, Union Minister of External Affairs, on Wednesday said that Atmanirbharta mindset ...Read More >
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