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PM Modi welcomed in Slovakia with rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’
Bratislava : Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Sunday (local time) with a rendition of the national song "Vande Mataram" by the renowned Lucnica Ensemble, and an enthusiastic reception from…
Let the oil flow: Trump announces completion of US-Iran peace deal, removes naval blockade on Hormuz
Washington DC : United States President Donald Trump on Monday announced the completion of the peace deal between the US and Iran, declaring the reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and the immediate removal of its…
Picture perfect in Nice: Macron’s one-word captioned selfie with PM Modi goes viral
Nice : Highlighting the warm camaraderie between India and France, French President Emmanuel Macron took a selfie with PM Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, setting social media abuzz ahead of the high-level multilateral event.
The…
Israel’s Prez Herzog praises US counterpart Trump for “confronting Iran’s empire…
Tel Aviv : Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday (local time) wished US President Donald Trump on his 80th birthday, praising leadership, support for Israel, and efforts to secure the release of "beloved hostages".In a post on X, Sunday…
Iran’s unity in 12-day war forced “enemy” to seek ceasefire: Iranian President…
Tehran : Iranian President Pezeshkian said that the national solidarity of the country's people during the 12-day conflict with Israel compelled Israel to seek a ceasefire, according to Iran's state news agency IRNA.
In a message on…
PM Modi thanks Serb President for “heartfelt wishes” on becoming India’s…
Nice : PM Modi on Sunday expressed his gratitude to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who extended his greetings to the Prime Minister on becoming India's longest-serving elected head of government.
Acknowledging the congratulatory…
PM Modi begins Europe tour in France: Eyes on Macron talks, G7 summit, and historic Slovakia visit
Nice : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the coastal city of Nice, kickstarting a high-profile, two-nation European tour. The comprehensive itinerary features crucial bilateral dialogues, pioneering technology engagements, and…
Electronics, pharma and engineering goods lead India’s FTA dividend as export engine shifts…
New Delhi : Electronics could evolve from a rapidly growing export sector into the cornerstone of India's next manufacturing and export-led growth cycle, Yes Securities said, with Monte Carlo simulations showing a 55.2% probability of…
DNI Gabbard reveals US funding for global biolabs; Trump moves to end gain-of-function research
Washington DC : US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday (local time) disclosed that the United States has historically provided funding for more than 120 biological laboratories across over 30 countries.
The…
India, Nepal hold talks on Joint Working Group on cross-border railway links
Kathmandu : India and Nepal held the 10th Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the 8th Joint Working Group (JWG) meetings from June 11-12 in Kathmandu, to review implementation of ongoing cross-border railway links and overall bilateral…
CENTCOM claims downing Iranian drone missiles towards commercial ships transiting Strait of Hormuz
Florida : The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said in the early hours of Saturday that it neutralised all the attempts made by Iran to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, CENTCOM said that the…
‘Iran committing indefinitely to never procure or develop nuclear weapons’: Senior US…
Washington DC : A senior Trump administration official on Friday (local time) said Iran has committed to never develop or procure nuclear weapons under a proposed agreement, while sanctions relief would be tied to strict verification and…
Indian Consulate in Toronto warns nationals against phone scams by fraudsters impersonating…
Toronto : The Consulate General of India in Toronto has issued a fresh advisory cautioning Indian nationals residing in Canada against fraudulent telephone calls from scammers masquerading as diplomatic officials. According to the mission,…
Trump says “we ended the war with Iran today” but Tehran denies final agreement
Washington, DC : US President Donald Trump announced that the United States has "ended war with Iran," asserting that Tehran authorities have "agreed never to have a nuclear weapon".
The American leader made these assertions while…
Chance for Peace: US-Iran MoU on horizon; initial pact to pave way for long-term treaty
Washington DC : A letter of intent or memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran is expected to be finalised early next week, paving the way for advanced diplomatic talks towards a long-term bilateral accord, CBS News…
PoJK activists protest outside Pakistani Consulate in UK, demand justice
Bradford : Political activists from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) gathered outside the Pakistani Consulate in Bradford, United Kingdom, to condemn the ongoing crackdown on protesters in the region. Demonstrators raised…
“Europe sells weapons, which are used to attack India”: Jaishankar defends New…
Helsinki : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has staunchly defended New Delhi's strategic energy choices, highlighting the inherent contradictions in Western criticism over India's procurement of Russian crude oil.
The seasoned…
Netanyahu says Trump assured him final Iran deal will mandate removal of enriched uranium
Tel Aviv : The office of the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has stated that US President Donald Trump gave assurances that any final accord between Washington and Tehran would obligate Iran to surrender its accumulated enriched…
Iran condemns US attacks on commercial vessel that killed three Indian sailors
Tehran : Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei condemned the US attacks on "Indian commercial vessels" that killed at least three Indian nationals, calling them "armed robbery and state piracy".
He extended condolences to the…
Jaishankar calls to refashion ties into contemporary, forward-looking partnership with Bulgaria
Sofia : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar paid a visit to Bulgaria and interacted with the senior leadership with discussions focused on bilateral cooperation, partnership between India and the European Union and what the two countries…