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U.S. envoy to India Sergio Gor met U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick here and discussed the commercial roadmap for the two countries and the opening up of a market of 1.4 billion people for American products. In a social media post, Mr. Gor said he discussed with Mr. Lutnick a new Memorandum of Understanding that seeks to connect India's AI scale with the American AI ecosystem and also strong participation from New Delhi in the upcoming SelectUSA Summit near here. "Productive meeting with ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan has been indulging in a fake narrative campaign against India. While Pakistan is known to sponsor terror groups to strike India, in recent months, it has been fighting another battle, which involves spreading false information against its neighbouring country The cause for this sudden rise in the number of fake stories being planted in India is Field Marshal Asim Munir's failure and his desperation to build his own legacy. The big blow for Asim Munir ...Read More >
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Dhaka: Barely a month and a half after Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) assumed office, the world is witnessing turbulence over the Iran war. Bangladesh, like many other countries, is also facing problems in getting enough fuel because of the unrest. It is putting pressure on the new government. To address these challenges, Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Advisor Humayun Kabir recently toured Middle Eastern countries with an aim to strengthen Bangladesh's ties in the region ...Read More >
Jaishankar speaks with Iranian, Qatari and UAE leaders on West Asia conflict, notes sixth call with Irans Araghchi since war began External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Sunday shared that he received a call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In a series of posts on X, Jaishankar said that he also spoke with Qatari Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sh ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian diplomacy is strong and can play a bigger role in bringing about peace, Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the representative of Iran's supreme leader in India, said even as the West Asia crisis entered its 6th week. "We have to talk about peace. We have to bring peace to the world," Ilahi said. The war was a "very big mistake" and not just against Iran, but against the whole world, with people across countries suffering, he added. "Indian diplomacy is very good, and they can also ...Read More >
Jaishankar said multiple global shocks have recently tested India's resilience, and that the country has faced both domestic and external challenges successfully. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said a series of global shocks had recently tested India's resilience, adding that the country has successfully navigated both domestic and external challenges. While speaking at the 15th Annual Convocation of IIM Raipur, Jaishankar said the global order was changing with visible shi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday stepped up its attack on the Modi government over its delimitation proposal to implement the women's reservation law, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi is bulldozing a proposal that will will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states since their already large numbers will get further magnified".In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh said," The PM is upto his usual tricks of making misleading statement ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received a call from his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi as the tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate. Both leaders discussed bilateral relations and the tensions in West Asia. Also Read | Afghanistan Floods: Over 31,000 Affected As Flash Floods Kill 77 and Destroy 3,400 Homes in 2025. In a post on X, S Jaishankar said, "Received a call from the Foreign Minister of Iran. Discussed the present sit ...Read More >
With an eye on the upcoming Tamil Nadu election, Chief Minister MK Stalin has sharpened his attack on the centre over the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026, writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urging its immediate withdrawal. In a letter dated April 3, Stalin flagged "serious concerns" over the new law, warning that it could disproportionately affect minority-run charitable institutions and trigger unrest among sections of the Christian community, a politicall ...Read More >
Addressing a party rally at Ghou Manhasan in Marh constituency on the outskirts of Jammu, Karra claimed key decisions regarding Jammu and Kashmir were being taken by the Centre through the Lt Governor despite the presence of an elected government. "The BJP-led central government is treating people here (J&K) as second-class citizens by depriving them of statehood. Key decisions are being taken by the Centre through its nominated head (Lt Governor), despite an elected government being in place," ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received a call from his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi as the tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate. Both leaders discussed bilateral relations and the tensions in West Asia. In a post on X, S Jaishankar said, "Received a call from the Foreign Minister of Iran. Discussed the present situation." The Iranian Embassy in India added, "Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held separate high-level conversations with leaders from the UAE and Qatar to discuss the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia amid the regional conflict. In a post on X, Jaishankar stated that he spoke with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reviewing ongoing developments in the region. "Discussed the evolving situation in West Asia with DPM & FM Abdullah ...Read More >
Alappuzha (Keralam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress leader KC Venugopal on Sunday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks accusing the Congress of politicising the impact of the West Asia crisis. He alleged that the government had followed the advice of the United States and claimed that the government's stance in the West Asia crisis had not helped in dealing with the challenges faced by Indians. "That is also a big tamasha... This crisis of Gulf countries and the crisis of ...Read More >
Mumbai: Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani was allegedly in contact with Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, The New York Times has reported. The Indian businessman, however, knew Epstein as a 'White House insider' who offered advice 'as a friend', when the former's financial troubles began, it has been reported. Ambani apparently wanted to understand where India might fit into Donald Trump's national security strategy when the Republican leader took charge in his first term, exchanges released by ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress general secr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Apr 5: The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress gener ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As the war in West Asia rages on, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the world is increasingly confronted with the task of securing itself in a volatile and unpredictable environment. "The turbulence in the world currently is also structural in many ways. The global order is changing before our very eyes, with visible shifts in the relative power and influence of countries. The politics of some societies find it difficult to come to terms with these changes," Jai ...Read More >
A high-stakes political confrontation is brewing between the BJP-led NDA government and the Congress over the implementation of the Women's Reservation law, turning what was hailed as a landmark reform into a fierce electoral and constitutional battle. At the heart of the clash is the Centre's decision to convene an extended budget three-day Parliament session from April 16, triggering sharp objections from the Opposition. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has defended the move, sayi ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday termed the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 as "draconian", and alleged it targeted minorities, especially Christian service organisations and demanded that it be dropped. Addressing a rally in Nagercoil for the April 23 Assembly polls, Stalin, recalling that his government had increased the fishing ban period special relief assistance to Rs 8,000 from Rs 5,000, said, "Hereafter, the assistance will be Rs 12,00 ...Read More >
Chennai: The Centre brought the FCRA Bill targeting the properties of Christians and there can be no obvious national interest in the intention to divest the minorities of their properties, DMK Rajya Sabha MP P Wilson claimed here on Saturday. The Centre's intention of introducing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill was to target Christians during Easter, causing them to apprehensive, the senior advocate further claimed. Also Read: 'Hindi imposition': M K Stalin alleges ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday praised the progress of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur after attending its 15th Annual Convocation Ceremony in Chhattisgarh. Speaking with the media, after the event, Jaishankar said, "The program went well. We visited IIM Raipur and saw the tremendous progress it has made. They have now made a name for themselves." He also highlighted his interaction with students during the cerem ...Read More >
Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu), Apr 4 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday termed the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 as "draconian", and alleged it targeted minorities, especially Christian service organisations and demanded that it be dropped. Addressing a rally here for the April 23 Assembly polls, Stalin, recalling that his government had increased the fishing ban period special relief assistance to Rs 8,000 from Rs 5,000 said, "hereafter the assistance will be Rs 12,00 ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said the country is facing a gas shortage, with people stuck in long queues. He blamed the government's foreign policy for the crisis, noting that attention has not been paid to the issue. The shortage comes amid the West Asia conflict triggered by US-Israel strikes on Iran on February 28 and subsequent Iranian retaliation. Speaking to ANI in Bengaluru, Kharge said, "There is a gas problem in the c ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has navigated recent global shocks with resilience, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Saturday, in a reference to the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its wider economic fallout. In his address at the convocation ceremony of IIM Raipur, EAM Jaishankar said India has managed both domestic and external challenges "fairly successfully" despite an increasingly turbulent global environment. He underlined that the ripple effects of conflicts a ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday noted that India has "solidly come through" the turbulent global environment amid the West Asian conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war, "managing domestic and external challenges successfully." Addressing the 15th Annual Convocation Ceremony of IIM Raipur, EAM Jaishankar called for "hedging, de-risking and diversifying" to secure India's interests as he noted that the resources can be used as leverage ...Read More >
Raipur, Apr 4 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said India has come through solidly from global shocks that recently tested its resilience, an apparent reference to the ongoing military conflict in West Asia. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of IIM Raipur, Jaishankar emphasised that India has managed both domestic and external challenges fairly successfully. He observed that the impact of conflicts on even distant societies has been profound, which is a testimony to ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, campaigning ahead of the state assembly elections, on Saturday slammed the Union government's proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), alleging it targets minorities, particularly Christians.Also Read | 'Anxiety among minorities': Shashi Tharoor questions FCRA Ammendment BillThe FCRA bill could not be taken up for discussion in the Lok Sabha due to opposition protests. The BJP-led Centre has defended the legislation, wi ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan's already weak economy is coming under fresh pressure as the country prepares to repay $3.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates this month, even as relations between the two sides show signs of strain. According to a report by The Express Tribune, Islamabad has decided to return the loans in phases throughout April. The report said that around $450 million will be paid next week, followed by $2 billion and another $1 billion later in the month. The ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Anand Sharma's praise for the BJP-led Centre's handling of the West Asia crisis drew a restrained response from his party on Friday, with Jairam Ramesh asserting that the Congress remains a democratic platform where diverse views can be expressed. Earlier, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sparked a political row after he said that India's silence on the West Asia war is a responsible statecraft, not moral surrender. On Thursday, Sharma haile ...Read More >
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