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NEW DELHI-India is increasing engagement with Indo-Pacific middle powers as uncertainty is rising over the future of US security commitments in Asia. According to analysts, India is developing partnerships that enable countries with different strategic interests to cooperate without joining

NEW DELHI - Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on July 22 said that the Centre was open to discussions with all stakeholders on the examination paper leak issue. He also said that the government had held talks with representatives of

NEW DELHI - Student protesters refused to back down for a third consecutive day as demonstrations over the alleged NEET paper leak spread beyond the capital, while activist Sonam Wangchuk and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified pressure on the Centre.

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - The parents of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke have criticized the police action against student protesters in Delhi while making it clear they will not ask their son to step away from the movement he

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- India has approved its first dengue vaccine, with the Drug Controller General of India granting market authorization to Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India's QDENGA (TAK-003), the company announced in a press release. The approval comes against the backdrop of

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party and its student supporters vowed on July 21 to continue their protests despite a violent police crackdown a day earlier, as opposition leaders intensified pressure on the government and activist

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Social activist Sonam Wangchuk on July 20 announced that he would continue his indefinite hunger strike after police action against demonstrators during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Sansad Chalo" march, as tens of thousands of

NEW DELHI-Monthly rents for retail space in Delhi's upscale Khan Market rose 9 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of FY27 as demand strengthened amid constrained supply, according to a report by real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. The

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India is expanding labor mobility agreements with countries across Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region as the government seeks to create employment opportunities for its growing workforce and sustain remittance inflows, even as

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI-Indian nationals accounted for seven of the 16 seafarers killed in attacks on commercial vessels during the Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis between March 1 and July 14, 2026, according to an analysis by NDTV Datafy based

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – A cyber breach involving contractor documents related to India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has raised fresh concerns about cybersecurity safeguards surrounding the country's expanding nuclear infrastructure, according to an opinion article published by Eurasia Review. The

NEW DELHI-A major outcome of the India–Australia annual summit, held in Melbourne last week, was the finalization of the Administrative Arrangement under the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement between the two countries, enabling long-term exports of Australian uranium to India for

NEW YORK, NY- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched India’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term, outlining New Delhi’s vision for a more representative, effective and future-ready global order. Addressing the

ABU DHABI-Two United Arab Emirates (UAE) tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters, leaving one Indian crew member dead and eight others injured, the Emirates News Agency reported on July 14,

JERUSALEM-Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent remarks about developing alliances with India amid strained relations with the US reveal a structural shift and potential opportunities for deeper defense cooperation between the two countries, according to various media reports. The Jerusalem

NEW DELHI- India's five-member team delivered a flawless performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad 2026 in Colombia, winning five gold medals and securing the joint World No. 1 rank alongside China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan. The competition featured

NEW DELHI- India on July 12 condemned the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy carrying Indian nationals off the coast of Oman, terming the continuing attacks on commercial shipping in the region "deeply worrisome." The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said

HANOI, VIETNAM-The mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals who died in a boat accident in Vietnam has been transported to Ho Chi Minh City and flown back to India at the earliest after official formalities are completed, the Indian Embassy

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