India and the world

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

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