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CHENNAI -Escalating tensions in the Middle East have severely disrupted export activity across parts of southern India, with shipments of fruits, vegetables, fish products, textiles, garments and wet grinders facing major delays or coming to a halt as key air

DOHA- The Indian men's national basketball team captain Gurbaz Sandhu shared the experience from Doha, Qatar, where the team has been stranded due to the West Asia crisis, saying, “The team heard the missile interceptions over Doha on March 5,

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI/MUMBAI -Thirty-eight Indian-flagged ships carrying crude oil and LNG, along with nearly 1,100 seafarers, remain stranded in the Persian Gulf amid escalating tensions in West Asia, officials said March 3. Authorities said 24 of the vessels are positioned

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – While the Indian media has not broached the topic and made it a point of discussion amongst citizens, India could face a dual crisis if the regional instability in the Persian Gulf continues, threatening

KOLKATA - In fresh action in connection with the Sahara Prime City land case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided multiple premises of the company and its officials. The ED's Kolkata Zonal Office conducted the search operations on February 2 at Anantapur

DUBAI - India's Nitin Menon has been named in the elite panel of match officials named for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinals scheduled on March 4 and 5. South Africa will go up against New Zealand in the first

MUMBAI -  The last few days have been as bad as a nightmare and an ordeal never experienced for Indian badminton legend PV Sindhu, as the two-time Olympic medallist was stranded in Dubai on her way to England because flights

NEW DELHI - The escalating conflict in the Middle East has placed India’s economy and its long-standing foreign policy of neutrality under a severe stress test, according to analysts in various media reports. Economically, the country faces a double blow: a

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 2 held separate telephonic conversations with Bahrain King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, condemning the recent attacks on both countries and expressing solidarity amid

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – The escalating conflict in the Middle East has caused the death of an Indian national aboard an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, while simultaneously triggering violent, deadly protests against US diplomatic missions across

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Open Super 1000 tournament starting March 3 after being stranded in Dubai following airspace closures in the Gulf region amid U.S. and Israeli

NEW DELHI - The Aam Aadmi Party is currently experiencing a turbulent mixture of explosive anger and immense relief following a landmark court victory, even as the Central Bureau of Investigation scrambled to move the Delhi High Court to overturn

NEW DELHI- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at the residence of industrialist Anil Ambani and offices of Reliance Communications (RCom) after registering a second case against the company on a complaint filed by the Bank of Baroda

NEW DELHI -India’s media and entertainment sector is on a steady expansion path, with revenues projected to grow at around 7 per cent annually till 2027. The sector’s total size is estimated to rise from Rs 2,502 billion in 2024

NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surpassed the landmark figure of 100 million followers on Instagram, becoming the first serving world leader and politician to reach the milestone on the social media platform. Having joined Instagram in 2014, Modi

NEW DELHI- Social media platforms are influencing 77 per cent of retail purchase decisions in India, with Meta platforms accounting for 96 per cent of social-led product discovery, according to a report released on February 25. The report by Meta and the

WASHINGTON, DC -The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) supported political and civic actors in Bangladesh in the run-up to the 2024 collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s government, backing electoral reforms, voter education and independent reporting, its president told US lawmakers on

NEW DELHI -Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 22 praised Indian-origin cricketers playing in foreign teams and emphasized the significance of ‘Bhartiyata’. He noted that wherever Indians travel, they maintain a strong connection to their roots in their ‘matrabhoomi’ (motherland) while also

COLOMBO- Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka have steadily increased over the past three years, reinforcing India’s position as the largest source of foreign visitors. While Indian tourists accounted for 17 per cent of total arrivals in 2022, their share rose

WASHINGTON, DC - -Backing the government’s budget strategy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on February 19 urged India to stay focused on a medium-term fiscal consolidation path and called for continued efforts to rebuild fiscal buffers. “We’re encouraging them to continue to focus

NEW DELHI- Almost 16 per cent of the world’s AI talent is of Indian origin, giving India an edge in global AI capability, a white paper showed on February 17, adding that India is projected to contribute nearly 20 per

LUCKNOW- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on February 17 called upon Hindu society to unite, strengthen itself,and take decisive steps to reverse population decline, halt forced or inducement-based conversions, and accelerate “Ghar Wapsi” efforts, while remaining alert to

NEW DELHI-Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on February 18 announced that India has achieved the Guinness World Records title for the “Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours”. India achieved the Guinness title after

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 17 shared highlights of the India AI Impact Expo 2026 and said it was a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation and intent. "It showcased the extraordinary potential of Indian talent in shaping the

MUMBAI- French President Emmanuel Macron, known for his active lifestyle, took advantage of the pleasant Mumbai morning on February 17 with a spontaneous jog along the iconic Marine Drive promenade. The city was just beginning to stir as he emerged from

COLOMBO – No game against Pakistan is just a game. Its geopolitical. Every politician weighs in. Every citizen weighs in. And every cricketers feels the weight. In the midst of this, India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan said being simple in his batting

WASHINGTON, DC -Citing the recent election result in Bangladesh, a report has highlighted how Gen-Z protests, which have proliferated in various regions, have failed to turn demonstrations into political success at the ballot box or in policymaking. Writing for the American

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13 held a telephonic conversation with BNP chairman Tarique Rehman, congratulating him on his party’s victory in the Bangladesh elections. Modi also expressed India’s support for Rehman’s efforts to fulfil the

DHAKA - The relationship between India and Bangladesh should be based on mutual respect, equality, and national interest, with bilateral ties not dependent on any particular individual or political party, Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, who on February 13

India-West News Desk The number of Indian students heading overseas for higher education has plummeted by nearly 31% over the last three years, according to official Ministry of Education data presented to Parliament. Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar informed the

WASHINGTON, DC- The United States expressed optimism ahead of Bangladesh’s elections, describing the vote as a new chapter in its engagement in South Asia, even as lawmakers debated how Washington should support democratic transitions in the region. Testifying before a House

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on February 11 acknowledged that he had met Jeffrey Epstein “three or four times” over several years, insisting the interactions were limited, professional, and unrelated to the disgraced financier’s criminal conduct. His

NEW DELHI -The disruption in affordable pharmaceutical imports from India, especially vaccines, has sharply increased Pakistan’s financial burden, and the country stares at an annual import bill of $1.2 billion by 2031, according to reports. The disruption due to last year’s

GANDHINAGAR - Journalist Ravi Nair, who drew headlines for the high profile Washington Post investigation piece alleging state-backedfinancial support to the Adani Group, has now been sentenced to a year in prison in India in connection with tweets a Gujarat court

NEW DELHI - Delhi Police have registered a case following reports that a pre-print copy of an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane is being circulated online without mandatory official clearance. The memoir, titled ‘Four Stars of Destiny,’

MUMBAI- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its central contracts for the 2025-26 season, signaling a clear generational shift in Indian cricket as Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja were placed in the top-Grade A category,

NEW DELHI — The Indian Army has announced the renaming of 246 roads, buildings, and facilities across its nationwide establishments as part of an extensive initiative to phase out colonial era legacies. According to army officials, the transition includes 124

NEW YORK, NY -India has joined the UN Honour Roll by promptly paying its 2026 dues of $35.187 million to the cash-strapped organization, according to spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. India sent in on February 3 its share of 1.016 per cent of

DHAKA- India-Bangladesh relations have witnessed a historic low since the July 2024 uprising, a downward trend that continues to date. With the uprising forcing Sheikh Hasina to flee Bangladesh, New Delhi woke up to a surprising wave of anti-India sentiment

NEW DELHI - The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), is carrying out exploration and augmentation of minerals of rare earth group elements along coastal and inland placer sands, as well as in hard rock terrains, across several

NEW DELHI-Opposition leaders on February 3 mounted a sharp attack on the India-US trade agreement, raising concerns over the country’s ‘sovereignty’, transparency in decision-making, and the possible long-term impact on farmers, energy security, and foreign policy. Leaders from the Congress party

MOSCOW-Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on February 3 said that Moscow has not yet received any communication from New Delhi regarding a refusal to purchase Russian oil. “We haven't heard any statements from Delhi on this matter yet,” Russia’s state-run news agency

NEW DELHI- Former India cricketers Sandeep Patil and Madan Lal have announced their withdrawal from the Asian Legends League, citing serious concerns over the league’s governance, credibility, and professionalism, while stressing that their personal values and respect for the game

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – India has firmly said it will not recognize or participate in proceedings initiated by a Court of Arbitration in The Hague under the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting that the treaty has been placed in abeyance

NEW DELHI – The International Cricket Council has cautioned Pakistan over its reported decision to selectively participate in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, warning that a boycott of its group stage match against India would undermine the integrity of

KOZHIKODE- V. Srinivasan, husband of Rajya Sabha member and Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha, passed away in the early hours of January 30. Srinivasan collapsed at his residence in Payyoli in Kerala's Kozhikode district and was immediately rushed to a

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Strengthening innovation and easing business barriers could sharply raise India’s productivity growth and support its goal of becoming an advanced economy, according to a new analysis by the International Monetary Fund. India’s productivity growth over the past two decades has

MUMBAI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 28 spoke to senior Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar following the death of his nephew and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash near Baramati and expressed his condolences to

NEW DELHI-Former India captain Rohit Sharma was named in the list of Padma Shri awardees on January 25. Rohit’s recognition follows a defining leadership era in Indian men’s cricket. As captain, he led India to two ICC titles, lifting the T20

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — In a major strategic realignment, India and the European Union have significantly tightened their diplomatic and economic ties, forming a unified front to safeguard the international rules-based order against growing global disruption. This rapprochement,