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NEW DELHI- India’s best strategy to secure a favorable trade deal with the US is to wear down Washington’s opening position without damaging the relationship, keep negotiations going, avoid public escalation and make limited and reversible offers, an SBI Research

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

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute-Harvard Global Research Support Centre India has invited applications for the Mittal Institute India Fellowship (MIIF) 2026-27, offering two one-year postdoctoral fellowships for scholars pursuing independent research in India. The fellowship, hosted at

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

MUMBAI - India's external debt stood at $762.8 billion at end-March 2026, an increase of $26.3 billion over its level at end-March 2025, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on June 29.  The external debt to

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 DELHI- India has emerged as the world’s leading ship recycling nation in 2025, capturing a 35.4 per cent share of global ship recycling, up from 30.1 per cent in the previous year, according to the latest report by the

DUBAI – India opener Shubman Gill climbed to No. 2 in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings, while Jasprit Bumrah now shares the No. 1 spot in the Test bowling rankings with New Zealand pacer Matt Henry. Gill gained three places after

LONDON-Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will use a separate dressing room from his India teammates during the upcoming five-match T20I series in England, beginning in Durham on July 1, to comply with mandatory child safeguarding policies. The arrangement is in line

NEW DELHI - President Droupadi Murmu on June 23 conferred Padma Awards on 65 eminent personalities during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honoring achievers from fields including arts, sports, medicine, literature, education and public affairs. Vice President C.P.

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 — President Droupadi Murmu honored three of India's most celebrated sporting figures — cricketer Rohit Sharma, hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia and tennis legend Vijay Amritraj — at the Padma Awards ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Former India cricket captain Rohit

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

NEW DELHI — For 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, receiving his first India jersey was the moment a lifelong dream became reality. Fresh off earning his maiden call-up to India's senior T20 squad for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England

DUBAI-The International Cricket Council (ICC) on June 22 launched its return-to-play post-pregnancy guidelines, providing female cricketers, member boards and medical staff with a structured framework to support players returning to competitive cricket after childbirth. The guidelines, introduced under the ICC’s broader

India-West News Desk MUMBAI- The second season of 'India's Got Latent' premiered on Netflix and YouTube on June 20, but the show's return has drawn online criticism over a joke made during the episode. The primary point of contention is a segment featuring

NEW DELHI- Four cargo ships carrying shipments of urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) and sulphur from the Persian Gulf are headed to Indian ports after successfully crossing the Strait of Hormuz last week, according to an official statement issued on June 22. The

ROTTERDAM-Hockey India congratulated Indian men's hockey team defender and drag flicker Jugraj Singh on completing 100 international caps during India's FIH Pro League match against Germany in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Jugraj, who hails from Amritsar, Punjab, made his senior international debut

NEW DELHI-The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has challenged the official findings related to the crash of Air India Flight AI 171 shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12, claiming that simulator tests point to a major electrical failure

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

MUMBAI-Bollywood actor and dancer Nora Fatehi, who performed at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto, has credited India, Morocco and Canada for shaping her journey as an artist, saying India gave her the “wings to fly.” Sharing images from

AUCKLAND-Hockey India on June 18 congratulated veteran midfielder Neha on completing 200 international appearances for the Indian women's hockey team during India's FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup match against Uruguay. Born in Sonipat, Haryana, Neha took up hockey under the guidance

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

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — Several players with Indian heritage are representing their respective nations at the FIFA World Cup 2026, including New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh, Australia's Nishan Velupillay, Qatar's Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid, and DR Congo's Samuel Moutoussamy. Among them, Singh achieved

MUSCAT- The mortal remains of two Indian seafarers who lost their lives in the attack on the vessel MT Settebello have been repatriated to India, the Indian Embassy in Oman said on June 17. In a statement posted on X, the Embassy

NEW YORK- India reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations Charter ahead of UN Charter Day, with India's Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, describing the document as a symbol of “hope” for the country's 1.4 billion people. Harish made

AUCKLAND- Hockey India congratulated midfielder Jyoti on reaching the milestone of 100 international caps during India’s match against Japan at the FIH Women’s Hockey Nations Cup in New Zealand on June 16. Jyoti, who hails from Haryana, made her international debut

NEW YORK- India has opposed proposals to expand the United Nations Security Council by adding only temporary members, saying such a move would fall short of meaningful reform. Speaking at UN talks on Security Council reform, India's Permanent Representative to the

NEW DELHI- California-born golfer Manav Shah, whose family hails from Gujarat, will make history when he tees off at Shinnecock Hills on June 18 for the U.S. Open, becoming the first player associated with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL)

NEW DELHI-The Malta-flagged LNG carrier DISHA, managed by a consortium led by the Shipping Corporation of India, has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz with a cargo of 62,370 metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) bound for Dahej in

AUCKLAND- The Indian women’s hockey team came from two goals down to defeat the United States 3–2 in its opening Pool A match of the FIH Women’s Nations Cup on June 15. The United States took control early, with Ashley Sessa

DAMBULLA - India A opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and captain Tilak Varma were involved in heated exchanges with Sri Lanka A players during and after a dramatic Super Over defeat in the tri-series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on June

MUSCAT -The Indian Embassy in Oman said on June 15 that all 14 Indian crew members aboard Indian-flagged mechanized sailing vessel 'Virat 1', which suffered an engine failure off the coast of Oman, have been rescued. The Embassy said the crew

MUSCAT- The Indian Embassy in Oman announced June 15 that it is facilitating the early repatriation of an Indian national who died due to medical complications aboard the vessel 'MT Celestial' at Duqm Port. The deceased was identified as Nishanth Uirthanathan. The Embassy

AHMEDABAD — A year after the crash of Air India flight AI-171, a lawyer representing more than 135 affected families said an interim statement released by investigators offered no new information about the cause of the disaster that killed 260 people. The

LONDON - India spinner Radha Yadav said winning India's first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title remains her ultimate goal as she prepares for her fifth appearance at the global tournament, adding that representing the country is the greatest feeling

NEW DELHI- India captain Harmanpreet Kaur says the key to handling heightened expectations ahead of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup is to remain focused on preparation and not allow outside pressure to disrupt the team's process. India enters the

NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister on June 10, surpassing former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's record with 4,399 days in office. The milestone drew congratulations from across the United States and around the

NEW DELHI — The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has arranged for Sanjeev Sooryavanshi, the father of teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, to join him in Sri Lanka ahead of the 50-over tri-series and has offered to

NEW DELHI - India's T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has broken his silence after being replaced as the men's T20I captain, extending his best wishes to the national team and expressing support for new skipper Shreyas Iyer. Hours after the

AHMEDABAD-American mother-daughter duo Kemi Blake and Kimani Blake have highlighted their connection with India after winning medals at the World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad. Competing at EKA Arena against top yogasana athletes from around the world, 35-year-old Kemi Blake won gold

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – The youth-led "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) is set to launch a nationwide campaign following a demonstration at Jantar Mantar on June 6, 2026. Founder Abhijeet Dipke, who led the Delhi rally after returning from

CHENNAI -Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on June 8 felicitated Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa for becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament and presented him with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh. The meeting also

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 DELHI — FIFA has acknowledged a ticketing error that allowed a small number of fans to obtain FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets at no cost, later canceling the bookings and asking supporters to pay the correct price to retain