India and the world

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

NEW DELHI -European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on January 26 shared their remarkable experience of attending the 77th Republic Day celebrations as Chief Guests while thanking Prime Minister Narendra

NEW DELHI- India is preparing to sharply cut import duties on cars from the European Union as part of a long-pending free trade agreement, which could be announced as early as January 27, according to reports. Under the proposed deal, India

NEW DELHI- India’s fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah marked a decade in international cricket on January 23 and reflected by saying it’s a continuation of “going against assumptions, opinions and perceptions”. Bumrah made his debut in international cricket in the ODI

NEW DELHI- The India-EU summit scheduled for January 27 comes as part of the steady strengthening of economic relations between the two sides amid growing uncertainties in global markets triggered by the US tariff turmoil and dramatic geopolitical shifts in

NEW DELHI- India’s relationship with Africa is entering a new phase as New Delhi strengthens partnerships with African nations to secure rare earth elements that are crucial for modern technology, green energy and defense industries. These partnerships are being shaped as

NEW DELHI-India's primary challenge lies in balancing its foreign policy priorities between the US and BRICS, particularly as several members of the bloc are under increasing scrutiny from Washington. While India views BRICS as a means to uphold the multilateral

MUMBAI - Four Pakistani American cricketers, who were picked to be part of the United States team, have been denied visas to visit India, which now threatens their participation in next month’s Twenty20 World Cup, news reports say. One of the

NEW DELHI - India, which is already facing steep 50 percent US tariffs, is likely to be affected, among other countries trading with Iran, after President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on any country doing business with Tehran. New Delhi

NEW DELHI- The situation in Iran has turned chaotic, and protests have spread across over 100 cities in the country. India is keeping a close watch on the situation as regime instability is rising in Iran. This poses a risk

NEW DELHI- Rejecting the Chinese infrastructure build-up in the Shaksgam Valley in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) through the China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement of 1963, India on January 9 reiterated that it reserves the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its

NEW DELHI- With rising concerns over the political situation in Venezuela, India on January 9 said that it is closely monitoring developments in the region and stands ready to offer assistance to the Indian community in the South American country

WASHINGTON, DC -Three Indian nationals are among the 28 crew members aboard a Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by United States forces in the North Atlantic. The vessel, named ‘Marinera’ and previously known as ‘Bella 1,’ was intercepted after a prolonged maritime

LUXEMBOURG- In his first remarks on the current situation, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that India is concerned over the recent developments in Venezuela following the US “capture” of President Nicolas Maduro. The EAM urged all parties involved to prioritize

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - As the world grapples with the news from Venezuela, one of the details to emerge is that Delcy Rodríguez, now serving as Venezuela’s acting President, is also a devotee of Indian spiritual guru Sathya Sai

NEW DELHI -In a dramatic escalation following the release of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League, the Bangladesh sports ministry has instructed the country’s cricket board to request that the T20 World Cup league games be moved

Photo: @Argenpoirot India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Venezuela’s deposed President Nicolas Maduro, now in U.S. custody following his capture by American forces after a series of airstrikes on January 3, was known to share a long standing spiritual bond with

NEW DELHI - Following the horrific April 22 attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, India carried out a calibrated military response aimed at militant infrastructure across the Line of Control and inside Pakistan. Operation Sindoor was presented by Indian authorities

NEW DELHI- The year saw Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir consolidating unprecedented authority over the civilian government without staging a physical armed coup like earlier instances, yet reshaping constitutional arrangements and foreign alignments while domestic unrest and economic strain deepen. Even

DHAKA- Khaleda Zia's tenure as Bangladesh Prime Minister coincided with some of the most challenging periods in India–Bangladesh relations, an era marked by visible hostility and a series of missed strategic opportunities between the two neighbors. Zia, a three-time Prime Minister

India-West News Desk BEIJING- China on December 25 dismissed a US Pentagon report that linked easing border tensions with India to Beijing’s alleged efforts to counter growing India–US ties, calling the assessment “irresponsible” and rooted in false narratives. Responding to references on

NEW DELHI- India on December 24 expressed concerns over reports of the demolition of a Hindu deity statue in an area affected by the ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, asserting that such disrespectful acts hurt the sentiments of

OTTAWA - Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, currently serving as the Chief Advisor of the Bangladesh interim government, remains silent instead of standing for justice while the South Asian nation continues to grapple with violence and human rights abuses, several human

WASHINGTON, DC – Quad nations comprising Australia, India, Japan, and the United States have completed their first-ever 'Field Training Exercise' aimed at strengthening a shared logistics network for rapid civilian disaster response across the 'Indo-Pacific', an official statement said December

HYDERABAD - After reports went rife that they were Pakistani, Indian police have said that the men have an Indian background. They have also emphasized that there is no link between India and the radicalization of Sajid Akram, one of

Photo: Wikipedia WASHINGTON, DC -China’s role in Sri Lanka’s port infrastructure has been cited in a US Senate hearing as a cautionary example of Beijing’s overseas financing practices, with lawmakers warning that such projects can undermine sovereignty and strategic independence in

NEW DELHI- The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will launch the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6 satellite of the US on December 15. The BlueBird 6 communications satellite, developed by the US-based AST SpaceMobile, will be launched on board India’s most powerful rocket, LVM3. It

NEW DELHI - India’s growing defense ambitions are again in focus as Adani Defense and other major arms makers deepen engagement with Russia even as they seek closer ties with Western partners, according to Reuters. At least half a dozen

NEW DELHI -As the political-military situation deteriorates in Pakistan and faces persistent security threats from Afghanistan, Balochistan, and other non-state actors, along with political instability, several reports and experts now claim that Pakistan cannot politically afford to eliminate former Prime Minister Imran Khan, despite persistent

NEW DELHI- Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 5 assured India of uninterrupted fuel supplies as part of a broader push to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. Addressing a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here, President Putin said: "We are

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a special gesture by personally receiving Russian President Vladimir Putin at the airport tarmac on December 4, marking the beginning of the Russian leader's two-day State Visit to India. The two leaders warmly hugged

ISLAMABAD – Days of swirling rumours about Imran Khan’s health and mounting anger among his supporters finally pushed the government to relent and allow his sister, Uzma Khanum, a brief visit inside Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail. Khanum emerged from the meeting on December 2

NEW DELHI- Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov on December 2 acknowledged that India faces pressure from the United States over its purchases of Russian oil but affirmed that Moscow respects New Delhi's sovereign national interests. Peskov's remarks come just days before Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India for the

COLOMBO -Under 'Operation Sagar Bandhu', Indian rescue officials have intensified relief operations in disaster-hit Sri Lanka as the island nation continues to battle harsh weather conditions due to Cyclone Ditwah. The Indian officials are working in coordination with the Sri Lanka Air

NEW DELHI- Unverified reports circulating on Afghan media about the death of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan have triggered political unrest across Pakistan and prompted Indian intelligence agencies to place security forces on high alert. Khan’s son Kasim Khan publicly demanded proof of

NEW DELHI-Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 18 told a top Kremlin aide that he is looking forward to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in India, next month. Modi said this to Nikolai Patrushev, aide to the Russian President and Chairman

NEW DELHI-India on November 17 said that it has noted the verdict announced by the so-called 'International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh' concerning former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and remains committed to the best interests of the people of the neighboring

NEW DELHI- US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy is increasingly shaped by his personal interest in cryptocurrency, according to an article in the ‘Pakistan Observer’ newspaper. This interest has led to "the recalibration of Washington’s approach toward Pakistan, a country once viewed predominantly through the lens

BANGKOK- At least 270 Indian nationals, including 26 women, were deported from Thailand’s Mae Sot city to India by two special Indian Air Force flights, the Indian Embassy in Bangkok stated on November 6. According to the Indian Embassy, these Indian nationals recently crossed into Thailand

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump says Pakistan is among the countries that are testing nuclear weapons. He stated that the US like other nations will test nuclear weapons and stressed that the move was necessary as several nations, including

India-West News Desk MUMBAI- A three-hour hostage crisis at a Mumbai acting studio ended on October 30 when police fatally shot a self-styled acting coach who had taken 17 children and two adults captive in the city’s Powai neighborhood. The assailant, identified as Rohit Arya from Pune, lured children aged 10 to 15 to RA Studio under the

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The United States has granted India a six‑month sanctions exemption enabling New Delhi to continue operations at Iran’s strategically located port of Chabahar Port, India’s Foreign Ministry announced on October 30. Under a 10‑year agreement signed last year,

NEW YORK, NY -India has been elected unopposed to the Human Rights Council (HRC) for the seventh time to a three-year term starting next year, with a pledge to be a bridge-builder. After India’s election by the General Assembly was announced on October 15, Permanent

NEW DELHI — India has resumed postal services to the United States, which were suspended on August 22, 2025, following Executive Order 14324 issued by the U.S. administration. The suspension had been necessary due to new U.S. Customs and Border

NEW DELHI- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand held discussions in New Delhi on October 13 to "restore and reinvigorate" the mechanisms necessary to advance bilateral partnership. The two leaders agreed on an ambitious cooperation roadmap for India-Canada ties. A

SHARM EL-SHEIKH -India formally endorsed the historic Gaza peace agreement at a high-level summit on October 13, where US President Donald Trump lauded India. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, represented India at the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, co-hosted by Trump

NEW DELHI- With the US increasing its naval presence in the southern Caribbean, Washington’s confrontation with Venezuela has once again entered a volatile phase, which has a fallout for India’s oil supplies from the Latin American country, according to a new report. For

WASHINGTON, DC -  President Donald Trump has expressed his intention to mediate the border conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, claiming that he can bring an end to the dispute, referring to the other wars that he has "resolved". He made these

NEW DELHI- Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi exhibited a striking blend of strategic foresight and cultural nostalgia – whether advertently or not – in his subsequent public interaction. Addressing the media in New Delhi on October 10, his emphasis on Chabahar

NEW DELHI -In a major shift in strategy, Pakistan-based terror organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has announced the formation of its first-ever women’s wing, named ‘Jamaat-ul-Mominaat.’ The decision was made public through a letter issued under the name of JeM chief and UN-designated terrorist Maulana Masood Azhar. According