A decision to rename a prominent road in Hyderabad as “Donald Trump Avenue” has triggered political controversy in India, drawing criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition from other political groups. The road, located in Hyderabad, the capital of the southern state of Telangana, was officially renamed on Tuesday. […]
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Modi reports progress in US trade talks after Trump meeting
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there had been “significant progress” in negotiations with Washington for a long-awaited interim trade agreement following his meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains. The meeting marked the first face-to-face engagement between the two leaders since their previous talks in Washington […]
EU, India to seal major trade deal
The European Union will formally sign a long-awaited free trade agreement with India by the end of 2026, marking a major step in strengthening economic ties between two of the world’s largest markets. The announcement signals accelerating cooperation on trade, investment, and supply chain diversification amid global economic uncertainty. European Commission President Ursula von der […]
Meloni ‘Instagram duo’ remark to Modi goes viral
PARIS: A light-hearted exchange between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 summit in France has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention from users around the world. The interaction took place ahead of the official group photograph of world leaders attending the summit. As the two […]
Cockroach Party founder leads protest in Delhi
The founder of India’s rapidly growing Cockroach Janta Party arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to lead a protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, marking the movement’s first major demonstration on the streets after gaining millions of followers online. Read More: Satirical ‘Cockroach Party‘ plans protest in New Delhi Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old activist […]
Modi, Rubio discuss stronger India-US partnership
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 […]
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. […]