On Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that India and Russia remain united, even in challenging circumstances. This statement came after Putin referred to Modi as his “dear friend” and offered him a ride in his armoured limousine. China and India have emerged as the leading purchasers of crude…
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will implement a 25% tariff on goods imported from India, effective August 1. India, recognised as the world’s fifth-largest economy, is set to encounter an undisclosed penalty on August 1, according to statements made by officials. However, details regarding the specific amount or the reasons…
Is the much-anticipated India-US trade deal losing momentum? As the July 9 deadline imposed by the Trump administration approaches, the prospect of securing an interim trade agreement between Delhi and Washington continues to be a topic of discussion, though it is becoming increasingly complicated by intense negotiations. While White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested…
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed US President Donald Trump late on Tuesday that the ceasefire reached between India and Pakistan following a four-day conflict in May was the result of discussions between the two militaries rather than any mediation by the United States, according to India’s top diplomat. Last month, Trump announced that the…
A former college principal from Odisha, in eastern India, has received a life sentence for his role in sending a parcel bomb that resulted in the deaths of a newlywed man and his great aunt in 2018. A court has convicted Punjilal Meher, 56, on charges of murder, attempted murder, and the use of explosives…
India is contemplating a significant escalation in the volume of water it extracts from a key river that supplies agricultural lands in Pakistan, a move seen as a response to a fatal attack on tourists in April, which New Delhi attributes to Islamabad, according to four sources with knowledge of the situation. Delhi has suspended…
Australian batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk has withdrawn from the remainder of the Indian Premier League, citing “personal reasons.” This development comes amid ongoing uncertainty regarding the participation of other overseas players as the tournament is set to resume on Saturday. As the dust settles from the recent ceasefire between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, the spotlight now…
On Tuesday, Pakistan’s army reported a revised death toll of 40 civilians and 11 military personnel who lost their lives in what has been described as the most severe clash with India in decades. The two nuclear-armed nations participated in a series of reciprocal strikes over four days, a situation that appeared poised to escalate…
Sotheby’s has decided to delay its auction in Hong Kong of hundreds of sacred jewels associated with the remains of the Buddha, following a warning from the Indian government about potential legal action. The recent sale of a collection, hailed as one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of contemporary times, has sparked backlash from…
Kashmir, an ethnically diverse region in the Himalayas, is renowned for its stunning lakes, lush meadows, and majestic snow-capped mountains. Before India and Pakistan’s independence from British rule in August 1947, the region was already a focal point of intense disputes. The partition plan outlined in the Indian Independence Act allowed Muslim-majority Kashmir the option…
