India and the world

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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