India and the world

WASHINGTON, DC- India and the European Union will step up cooperation on reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO), with senior trade negotiators from both sides saying their recently concluded free trade agreement provides a stronger foundation for jointly pursuing changes

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- Indonesia has become the first overseas customer for India’s indigenously developed Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. The agreement was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta in the presence of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The deal was

JERUSALEM-Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against Vice President J.D. Vance's remarks that the United States is Israel's "only powerful ally," highlighting India's "tremendous support" for Israel. In an interview with Fox News, Netanyahu described India as a "friend"

NEW YORK, NY-The United Nations has awarded the United Nations Medal to 651 Indian Army personnel serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), recognizing their service under the UN peacekeeping mission, the Indian Army announced on July 4. The

NEW YORK, NY- Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen died after self-immolating outside the United Nations headquarters in New York. The incident occurred on the evening of July 2, a day after China's "Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Law" came into force. The legislation

JAIPUR-What began as a series of unexplained maternal deaths in Rajasthan has now escalated into a drug safety investigation after seven women died following childbirth over less than two months. The Union Health Ministry has cancelled the manufacturing license of M/s

NEW DELHI- The funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's elder brother, Shahid Akhtar, in Islamabad has come under scrutiny after senior members of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), including its deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, were seen attending the

NEW YORK- India has slammed Pakistan for misusing its position as co-chair of a UN forum to raise political issues instead of maintaining the neutrality expected of the role. “The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is a matter strictly internal

NEW YORK- India has backed a UN Security Council resolution calling for stronger action against those responsible for attacks on peacekeepers and supporting the involvement of troop-contributing countries in investigations when their personnel are victims. The resolution, adopted unanimously on June

NEW DELHI-The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on June 23 categorically rejected Pakistan’s "fabricated claims" linking India to the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), saying the allegations were an attempt by Islamabad to deflect attention from its own failures

GENEVA-India firmly rejected what it called “baseless and malicious allegations” by Pakistan and dismissed references to Jammu and Kashmir made by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), reiterating at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that the region remains

EVIAN (FRANCE)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reviewed the full range of bilateral relations on June 16 during a meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. The two leaders welcomed the positive

NEW DELHI- Rejecting Pakistan's criticism of two river projects, India on June 5 reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) remains in abeyance until Pakistan completely stops supporting cross-border terrorism. The response from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came after

NEW YORK- An oil tanker carrying petroleum bound for India has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime tracking data. The Nissos Keros is headed to Visakhapatnam and is expected to arrive on June 3, according to multiple vessel-tracking services. The Marshall

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk CHANDIGARH - In a move aimed at highlighting Lahore’s layered cultural past, Pakistan’s Punjab government has cleared a proposal to restore several historic pre-Partition names of roads, neighborhoods and public sites across the city. The decision was taken

NEW DELHI - India on May 14 strongly condemned an attack on the Indian-flagged cargo vessel MSV Haji Ali, which sank off the coast of Oman after reportedly being struck by a drone or missile-like projectile, amid rising concerns over

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the United Arab Emirates on May 15 is being seen as a significant diplomatic move amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region,

NEW DELHI -India is moving ahead with plans to build a strategic outpost in the Indo-Pacific, expanding its defense focus toward some of the world’s busiest shipping routes in Southeast Asia, according to a report. India is pushing forward with a

MADRID/WASHINGTON, DC- The Embassy of India in Madrid on May 10 confirmed that two Indian nationals aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius are safe and asymptomatic as multiple countries intensified monitoring and quarantine measures following the outbreak. The Dutch-flagged expedition

NEW DELHI- India’s ambitious Great Nicobar Project, a mega infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming the country’s southernmost island into a strategic commercial and military hub, is being viewed as a potential game-changer in the Indo-Pacific region with far-reaching geopolitical implications,

KATHMANDU-The Nepal government has reiterated its sovereignty claim over the Lipulekh Pass, stating that it has raised concerns with both India and China over the use of the disputed territory for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. In a statement issued on May

LONDON-A recent court ruling in the United Kingdom sentencing a man to life imprisonment for a religiously aggravated assault on a young Sikh woman has renewed concerns about the vulnerability of Sikh women to hate-fueled violence overseas, according to a

NEW DELHI-The Iranian Coast Guard fired warning shots at a Togo-flagged chemical tanker, MT Siron, carrying Indian crew members after boarding it near the Shinas Outer Port limits in Oman on April 25, officials from India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping

NEW DELHI- India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on April 23 said 10 Indian ships have exited the Strait of Hormuz safely in the past few weeks, while 14 Indian ships remain in the Persian Gulf. Tensions continue in and around

NEW DELHI-Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, around 1.097 million passengers have returned to India from the region since February 28 the government said on April 19. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said it is working closely with

NEW DELHI -The Ministry of External Affairs said Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, was called in for a meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri over the shooting incident involving Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. During the meeting, India

ISLAMABAD- The Pakistan government has denied visas to 92 Indian devotees who were scheduled to visit the country for Khalsa Sajna Diwas celebrations at Gurdwara Panja Sahib, according to an article published by the Khalsa Vox news portal. The report said

NEW DELHI- Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has revealed that he turned down offers of citizenship from India and Australia, saying he wanted to remain committed to representing Afghanistan. The star cricketer shared the details in his book, 'Rashid Khan: From Streets

LAHORE- Amir Hamza, one of the founding members of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, suffered bullet injuries after unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on his car at Hamdard Chowk near the Peko Road Pindi Stop in Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat area on April 16,

NEW DELHI-Amid the US-Iran talks in Islamabad, the Congress on April 11 targeted the Union government over what it called a diplomatic failure to prevent the United States from according Pakistan a “new role” in the Middle East peace process. Jairam

NEW DELHI- India on April 12 rejected China's attempt to assign what it called "fictitious names" to places in Arunachal Pradesh, saying such actions cannot change the reality that the state remains an "integral and inalienable part" of India. Responding to

NEW YORK, NY- India has swept unopposed the four elections to Economic and Social Council bodies, with former senior diplomat Preeti Saran re-elected to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. In the elections on April 8, India was also

NEW DELHI/TEHRAN -Despite a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, India on April 8 advised its nationals in Iran to leave the country expeditiously; while also welcoming the truce and expressing hope it would lead to lasting peace in

NEW DELHI- India has maintained steady maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, with another India-flagged vessel, Green Asha, safely crossing the crucial energy corridor. The transit of Green Asha marks the ninth Indian-linked

NEW DELHI- India on April 2 reiterated that the inviolability of UN missions must be ensured while calling for the safety and security of peacekeepers. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that, as a leading and longstanding contributor to United Nations peacekeeping, and

NEW DELHI- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on April 2 said that six Indian ships carrying products like LPG and LNG have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz so far, as New Delhi remains in touch with Iran and

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI -A Mahan Air aircraft scheduled to travel to New Delhi to collect humanitarian medical supplies was struck in a United States airstrike at Mashhad Airport, according to Iranian sources cited by ANI. The aircraft was preparing to

NEW DELHI- Twenty Indian-flagged vessels with 540 Indian seafarers remain in the western Persian Gulf region in the midst of war and are being actively monitored, the government said on March 28. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has put in place necessary

KATHMANDU - Balendra Shah, the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Nepal. The 35-year-old leader is the youngest elected Prime Minister of Nepal. President Ram Chandra Poudel on

MOSCOW/NEW DELHI- External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar on March 24 said that, guided by its humanity-first and people-centric approach during its ongoing BRICS chairship, India remains focused on deepening engagement with Russia to collectively address common challenges through a balanced

NEW DELHI -Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 23 said that over 3,75,000 Indians have returned to India from nations in the Middle East, including 1,000 from Iran, and reaffirmed his government's commitment to provide every possible assistance to those

NEW DELHI-Amid the global supply chain crisis, a large cargo ship carrying liquefied petroleum gas from the US has arrived at the Mangalore Port in the country. The Pyxis Pioneer cargo ship, carrying LPG from Texas, successfully docked at the port. Before

NEW DELHI- India on March 20 delivered a 2.5-tonne consignment of emergency medicines, medical disposables, kits and equipment to Afghanistan to support the treatment of those injured in Pakistan's recent attack on a hospital in Kabul. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

NEW YORK, NY - India has reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will be held in abeyance till “the global epicenter of terror” Pakistan mends its ways. Pakistan “must uphold the sanctity of human life before talking of upholding the

NEW DELHI- At least 882 Indian nationals stranded in Iran, including students, business professionals, and pilgrims, are making their way back home through Azerbaijan and Armenia, with many already having arrived, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on March 19. “Several

WASHINGTON, DC -Extremist networks linked to ISIS have called for attacks against Hindus in India and across South and Southeast Asia, even as they praised recent violence in the United States and expanded online recruitment, according to a new report

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Iran has demanded that India release three tankers seized earlier this year as negotiations continue over the safe passage of Indian flagged and India-bound ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports by Reuters. Tehran has also

NEW DELHI/TEHRAN — India has secured a vital diplomatic breakthrough as Iran agreed to allow Indian-flagged tankers safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz following intensive talks between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. This

Photo: Reuters India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India on March 11 condemned an attack on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel headed for Gujarat’s Kandla port after it was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fire and

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is disrupting key export sectors in Gujarat, with the diamond trade facing immediate logistics bottlenecks and the ceramic industry warning of potential shutdowns due to