New Delhi: The meeting between Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and the foreign ministers of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 21 has been described as a “historic occasion”. In some way, it … Read more
US President Donald Trump announced late on Friday that he will distribute nearly USD 100 to 20 million senior citizens nationwide, marking his latest initiative to offer direct cash payments to Americans. The White House published details outlining Trump’s plan on its official website, noting that the majority of qualifying seniors will obtain the distribution … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to bring an end to the Ukraine war, saying the Indian leader has put forward “very good ideas” to find a peaceful solution to the conflict. Speaking at an event in Moscow, Putin said Modi has consistently raised the issue of ending … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has underscored that there is “very big potential” for economic collaboration with India that extends well beyond logistics, while expressing Moscow’s strong intent to partner with New Delhi on major international transit and shipping corridors. Speaking on the development of global transport routes, Putin on Thursday (local time) asserted Russia’s commitment … Read more
Washington, DC [US], October 2 : The United States military has positioned two extra Patriot missile batteries in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, reinforcing security around critical petroleum and natural gas installations as Washington braces for potential large-scale military engagements involving Iran. According to an Axios report, which referenced a pair of American officials and a … Read more
Praising India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, French Air Defence Deputy Commander Julien Sabene commended India’s ability to develop, engine, and operate its indigenous Tejas fighter jet. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Sabéné, a former Mirage 2000 pilot, noted that flying alongside the Tejas reminded him of the French delta-wing fighter, Mirage 2000. “The Tejas, … Read more
Nearly a month after the shocking glacial slide in the Himalayas close to the China/Nepal border that killed hundreds of people, angry Nepalis are pressing for immediate ‘climate justice’ in well attended rallies at home and abroad. Sadly international response to one of the worst natural disasters the world has seen has not measured up … Read more
Heavy rains have caused widespread disruption across Nepal, with at least 27 people losing their lives in incidents reported over the past few days, officials said. The Nepal Home Ministry said four people remain missing and eight others sustained injuries between September 24 and 28 as the country faced multiple rain-related disasters. A total of … Read more
United States President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) announced that Indian multinational conglomerate Essar Group, through its subsidiary Mesabi Metallics, will invest USD 18 billion to construct the largest steel plant in American history in the state of Iowa. In an announcement from the Oval Office at the White House, Trump said he was … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday for discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, CNN reported, citing an Israeli source familiar with the matter. CNN reported that conversations between the two leaders centred primarily on regional concerns regarding Iran. However, the reported secret visit … Read more