Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to expand trade and strengthen defence ties. They met in New Delhi during Putin’s first visit since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Russia also offered uninterrupted fuel supplies, but India responded cautiously. During the summit, both leaders emphasized their countries’ decades-long partnership. They signed […]
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Putin set for India visit on December 4-5 for talks with Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4-5 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit aims to discuss bilateral ties and key international issues. Officials say intergovernmental and commercial agreements will also be signed during the visit. Putin will meet Modi for talks and hold a separate meeting with Indian […]
Canada and India restart talks on ambitious trade deal
JOHANNESBURG: Canada and India have agreed to restart stalled negotiations for a new trade deal, the Indian government announced on Sunday, signaling a thaw in bilateral relations after a diplomatic spat two years ago. Prime Minister Mark Carney met with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg to […]
Indian trade unions denounce new labour codes, plan nationwide protest
NEW DELHI – Ten major Indian trade unions on Friday condemned the government’s rollout of new labour codes as a “deceptive fraud” against workers, vowing nationwide protests on November 26 if the laws are not withdrawn. The unions, aligned with parties opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, criticized the overhaul as a threat to workers’ rights, […]
US Commission says BJP pushing India toward Hindu state
Washington: The US Commission on International Religious Freedom said the BJP is trying to turn India into a clear Hindu state. The commission noted that India’s political system increasingly favors the majority religion and discriminates against religious minorities, including Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs. The report highlights close ties between the ruling BJP and the Rashtriya […]
Trump claims tariffs prevented India-Pakistan conflict in May
WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that his threat of “350 per cent tariffs” prevented a military escalation between India and Pakistan in May, saying that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called him to express gratitude for “saving millions” of lives. Trump made the remarks while addressing the US-Saudi Investment Forum on Wednesday. Read […]
Dozens feared dead in tragic bus crash near Madina
RIYADH – A tragic bus accident involving Indian pilgrims occurred near the holy city of Madina overnight, the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on X, stating he was “deeply saddened” by the incident and praying for the swift recovery of the injured. Read More: Pakistani […]
Bihar elections begin today
NEW DELHI – Voting for the two-stage Bihar assembly elections begins today (Thursday), in a contest viewed as pivotal for the survival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s minority government. The 243-seat state legislature holds outsized political importance, as Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) party remains a crucial pillar of Mr Modi’s National […]
Trump, Modi hold frequent talks amid renewed US-India trade, defence cooperation
WASHINGTON — The White House on Tuesday confirmed that US President Donald Trump maintains regular communication with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with trade discussions between both sides continuing at a serious pace. “The president and his trade team continue to be in very serious discussions with India,” White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters. […]
Bihar election: Modi’s BJP banks on economic promises as poverty dominates poll issues
PATNA – India’s poorest state, Bihar, will go to the polls on Thursday, with economic hardship and unemployment emerging as the central issues for its 130 million residents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is hoping to capitalize on voters’ economic concerns, offering cash incentives and large-scale investment promises in a bid to […]