Narendra Modi and Marco Rubio discussed strengthening bilateral relations during a meeting in New Delhi on Saturday. The talks focused on strategic cooperation, regional security, trade, and critical technologies. Rubio’s visit comes as Washington seeks to stabilise ties with India after months of trade tensions. Following the meeting, Modi said both countries reviewed progress in […]
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Dutch press exchange exposes Modi govt’s media control scrutiny
A recent press interaction during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to the Netherlands has drawn international attention after a heated exchange between Dutch journalists and Indian officials highlighted concerns over press freedom, minority rights and tightly managed media briefings. Read More: Modi’s election victory based on ‘celebrating 40 killed soldiers Dutch activist The incident […]
RSS launches lobbying to counter condemnation over violence against minorities
The right-wing Hindu group, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-from which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party emerged-has launched an international lobbying campaign to counter mounting global condemnation over its involvement in attacks on minority communities. The RSS outreach, which includes high-level visits to the United States, Germany, and Britain, comes in the wake of a […]
Modi visit boosts India and UAE defence and energy ties
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to strengthen bilateral defence and energy cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi latest visit to the Gulf state, marking a significant expansion of strategic ties between the two countries. Read More: UAE pledges $5bn investment in India According to India’s foreign ministry, both sides finalised a framework for […]
Modi trims motorcade amid fuel concerns
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced the size of his motorcade to save fuel, according to a government source. The move comes amid surging global energy prices linked to the ongoing Iran conflict, which has increased economic pressure on India. Officials say the decision reflects broader austerity measures being encouraged by the government. […]
Indian rupee crashes amid rising oil prices and outflows
The Indian rupee fell to a historic low against the US dollar on Tuesday as rising oil prices, foreign investor withdrawals and weak market sentiment intensified pressure on India’s economy. The rupee opened at 95.50 per dollar before slipping further to 95.6250, surpassing the previous record low reached last week and extending losses since the […]
BJP aide shot dead in West Bengal post-election violence
A political aide of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen on motorbikes in West Bengal, days after the party secured a historic victory in the state assembly elections. Read More: Four killed in unrest after West Bengal election results According to police, Chandranath Rath, 41, a close aide of West […]
Four killed in unrest after West Bengal election results
At least four people have been killed in political violence following the conclusion of state elections in India’s West Bengal, according to police and party officials, after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a landmark victory in the region. Read More: West Bengal Elections: Implications for India’s Minorities Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP won 206 […]
Modi faces key electoral test as vote counting continues
Vote counting in key Indian state elections continued on Monday under tight security, with attention focused on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seeking crucial gains. Read More: India votes as Narendra Modi seeks third term Elections across five states and territories were held in April and May, with the ruling BJP hoping […]
Proposed visit by Marco Rubio to India next month is drawing attention
A proposed visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to India next month is drawing attention as it comes amid growing strains in bilateral relations between Washington and New Delhi. Read More: Rubio heads to Asia in first visit, ASEAN talks set to focus on trade The visit, expected in May, is likely to focus on […]