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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 >
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (PTI) The Telangana government on Friday said it aims to attract Rs 1 lakh crore in investments in the aerospace industry over the next five years. According to a press release, State Industries Minister Sridhar Babu chaired a special meeting at the secretariat with leading representatives from the aerospace sector, engaging in in-depth discussions on the future of aerospace development in the state. ...Read More >
'Delhi Banega Khalistan': Freed Khalistani Terrorist Out On Bail In Canada Threatens India, Targets NSA Ajit Doval Friday, September 26, 2025 by Indian Defence News Khalistani terrorist Inderjeet Singh Gosal, linked to the proscribed group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), was released on bail from Ontario's Central East Correctional Centre within a week of his arrest on firearms-related charges. Shortly after his release, he appeared in a video declaring his intent to support SFJ leader Gurpatwant Si ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday highlighted that 2,417 Indian nationals have been deported or repatriated from the United States since January 2025. During the weekly media briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India firm stance against illegal migration, emphasising commitment to promoting legal pathways for migration. The number of deportations that have happened from the United States since January; 2417 Indian nationals are ...Read More >
CHENNAI: After touching an all-time high of Rs 85,120, gold prices dipped for two consecutive days before rising again on September 26 (Friday). In Chennai, prices have gone up by Rs 320 on Friday, with a sovereign now costing Rs 84,400 and a gram priced at Rs 10,550. On September 25 (Thursday), gold price had decreased by Rs 720, selling for Rs 84,080, a day after it had decreased by Rs 320. While the gold price has been inching forward for most of the year, what triggered the recent rally is ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Given the long history of cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, it's tempting to dismiss their announcement last week of a mutual security pact as mere paperwork, formalising a relationship that already exists. But it's much more than that. This is the first concrete indication of what a post-American world might look like - one that is far more insecure, unstable and unhappy. The two nations were indeed close for decades. In 1967 - two months after Israel's victory in the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Union home ministry cancelled Thursday the licence issued under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 to Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk's NGO, Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh, over alleged violations. Wangchuk had alleged that the govt was building a case to put him behind bars.The cancellation came hours after MHA attributed Wednesday's mob violence and arson in Ladakh to the "provocative" speeches made by Wangchuk with references to Arab Spring-style p ...Read More >
The Supreme Court travelled nearly 160 years back in history to study the colonial Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 to decide the true ownership of plots of land the foreign power parcelled out to Indian 'Alvara' (permit) holders for cultivation in Dadra and Nagar Haveli in 1923 and 1930. A three-judge Bench headed by Justice Surya Kant, in a judgment pronounced on Wednesday (September 24, 2025), made it a point to highlight that the land distributed by the Portuguese was of such poor quality even ...Read More >
New Delhi: India Mobile Congress (IMC) is all set to host the second International Bharat 6G Symposium in partnership with Bharat 6G Alliance on October 9-10 in New Delhi. This symposium at IMC, Asia's premier showcase of technology, will see discussions on how 6G technology will drive digital sovereignty, economic growth and technological innovation in India and beyond, a release said. The event will be inaugurated by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who will be accompanied by Pem ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Any progress on the India-US trade deal front largely hinges on Washington rolling back the Russian oil-linked additional 25 per cent duty on India, and no breakthrough is likely without it, India-based trade-focused think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has argued as both countries started talks on Tuesday. "Negotiations will remain slow unless Washington signals genuine flexibility," the GTRI report argued. It believes that there is no quic ...Read More >
"India is dealing with a major external shock -- the United States has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on most Indian goods -- but a far deeper strategic risk lies in its digital dependence on US technology firms," the India-based Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said in a report.GTRI underscored that government and defence applications in India are powered by US systems in addition to mobile phones, computers, and laptops.Besides, India's banking sector, both private and public, deploys Amer ...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 >
The Foreign Ministry in Russia has shown appreciation for India for continuing to maintain ties despite mounting pressure from the United States after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on India and demanded that India stops buying oil from Russia. The Russian ministry said it welcomed that India was showing its commitment to continue and expand multi-faceted cooperation with Russia, despite pressure and threats that have been coming in from the US. While speaking about the issue, the of ...Read More >
Guwahati, September 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the Congress, saying that the grand old party "compromised national interests by siding with Pakistan". Addressing a public rally in Darrang, PM Modi slammed Congress on a host of issues, including infiltration, Operation Sindoor, and lack of development in the state during previous Congress governments. He accused the party of siding with Pakistan at the cost of India's security. Referring to the Oper ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) For the Chinese President Xi Jinping, the 25th SCO summit at Tianjin was a special occasion to launch initiatives designed to push the rise of China as a superpower that could more than match America. Donald Trump's move to impose 'punitive' tariff on India for its oil trade with Russia providing an anti-US backdrop, special invitation extended to President Putin and Kim Jong Un of North Korea to the parade at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3 that wa ...Read More >
The Indian Army's Spear Corps successfully concludes 'Dibang Shakti' in Arunachal Pradesh. The high-intensity exercise took place in Dibang Valley. It focused on unconventional threats along India's eastern borders. Troops displayed advanced combat skills in jungle warfare. The exercise tested rapid-response readiness in extreme environments. It also reinforced inter-arm coordination and use of technology. The Indian Army's Spear Corps has successfully carried out a high-intensity exercise, 'Di ...Read More >
Itanagar, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) In an outstanding display of operational prowess, the elite troops of the Indian Army's Spear Corps successfully conducted a high-intensity exercise titled 'Dibang Shakti' deep in the challenging terrain of Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley, officials said on Saturday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the 'Dibang Shakti' exercise was meticulously designed to test and validate the troops' asymmetric warfare capabilities under extremely demanding ...Read More >
New Delhi: After the air strike on Qatar, Israel has now planned to target Hamas leaders in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. Middle East Eye has made this claim in its report, quoting senior Egyptian officials. Egyptian officials have warned Israel that any attack will be responded to with force. A high-level security official said that intelligence reports suggest that Israel has been plotting to assassinate Hamas leaders in Cairo for some time. Israel carried out 12 air strikes on residential buil ...Read More >
India has pledged $680 million in aid to Mauritius, strengthening their special relationship. The package includes grants for healthcare facilities like a new national hospital and infrastructure projects such as airport upgrades and road expansions. Both nations will also collaborate on port redevelopment and maritime security, highlighting India's increasing role in the Indian Ocean region. India, in keeping with the special relationship with Mauritius, on Thursday rolled out a special econom ...Read More >
NEW DELHI : Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to accelerate the development of India's sovereign cloud ecosystem. As India doubles down on self-reliant and secure digital infrastructure, this collaboration aims to deliver scalable, and AI-enabled cloud platforms that align with India's data localiza ...Read More >
New Delhi : The 59th Nathula Vijay Diwas was commemorated today at the historic Nathula Pass with solemnity, pride, and national spirit, in the esteemed presence of Governor Mr Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang. The event marked the continuation of last year's historic declaration by the Governor, officially recognizing September 11 as Nathula Vijay Diwas, a significant evolution from the previously observed Nathula Diwas. The day honours the extraordinary courage and vi ...Read More >
India on Friday (September 12, 2025) voted in favour of a resolution in the UN General Assembly that endorses the 'New York Declaration' on peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue and implementation of the two-state solution. The resolution, introduced by France, was adopted with an overwhelming 142 nations voting in favour, 10 against and 12 abstentions. Those voting against included Argentina, Hungary, Israel and the US. India was among the 142 nations that voted in favour of the resoluti ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a bid to boost climate finance, the Union ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) plans to urge the finance ministry to offer tax incentives to green bond buyers, according to two people familiar with the matter. The consideration aims to boost investor interest in green bonds, which is necessary to meet the financing requirements for the clean energy targets. "Though sovereign green bonds were launched a few years back, they are yet to pick up. Now the interest rate of green ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Sebi on Friday unveiled reforms easing minimum dilution norms for IPO-bound companies, and creating a single-window system for low-risk foreign investors like sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and retail funds, eliminating repeated paperwork.The relaxation comes amid rising foreign outflows, driven by steep US tariffs, weak earnings and rich valuations. Overseas investors have withdrawn $11.7 billion from Indian stocks and debt in 2025.It also tightened governance at stock exchanges ...Read More >
India strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council, denouncing it as a sponsor of terrorism that finances networks threatening global security. India's representative highlighted Pakistan's hypocrisy, citing past terror attacks like Pahalgam, Pulwama, and 9/11, while accusing Pakistan of sheltering terrorists like Osama bin Laden. India has slammed Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council, saying it doesn't need lessons from a "terror sponsor" that continues to finance and shelter ...Read More >
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday approved a resolution backing the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution, with India among the 142 countries voting in support. The resolution was backed by 142 countries, opposed by 10, while 12 nations abstained, according to the voting result displayed on the UN screen. India's stance on the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a lon ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that record global military spending is overshadowing peace and development, as he launched a new report titled "The Security We Need: Rebalancing Military Spending for a Sustainable and Peaceful Future," early this week. "We are just learning about the Israeli attacks in Qatar -- a country that has been playing a very positive role to achieve a ceasefire and the release of all hostages," Guterres told reporters in New ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed on Wednesday that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Assam Police, probing the alleged Pakistani links of Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and his family, has unearthed startling facts which point towards a larger conspiracy aimed at undermining India's sovereignty. In an apparent reference to Gogoi (who is also a member of Parliament), and his wife Elizabeth Coulburn, the chief minister said on X that the SIT probe has al ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) report on the anti-India activities by one Pakistani national and his associates has unearthed a "cartel" working to defame the development processes of India and it also shows the involvement of the British wife of an MP, said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday.However, he did not take any name.He added that the report, which was submitted by the SIT on Sept 10, will be released in public domain after the cabinet discusses it.Speaking to the reporter ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, Sept. 12: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state Cabinet would deliberate on the report, submitted the Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed to investigate the alleged anti-India activities, and take a call on further action after conclusion of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections. The investigation team had submitted its report to the chief minister on Wednesday evening. Notably, the SIT was formed on February 17, 2025, to investigate the al ...Read More >
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