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 […]
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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 […]
India lift first Women’s World Cup after historic win over South Africa
MUMBAI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes to India’s women cricketers after their “historic” triumph in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final on Sunday, where they defeated South Africa by 52 runs to claim their maiden world title. The victory at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium marked a fairytale ending for the team, […]
Modi skipped summit due to worries Trump would mention Pakistan: report
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stayed away from a regional leaders summit in Malaysia to avoid meeting US President Donald Trump and having a possible discussion about Pakistan, Bloomberg reported, quoting people familiar with the matter. The Indian prime minister was initially supposed to attend the meeting in person. However, he changed his plans at […]
What motivates Modi for war?
Narendra Modi’s politics is not just about policy; it is about performance, psychology, and identity. His drive toward confrontation with Pakistan and militarized nationalism reflects deeper motivations that scholars like Ervin Staub (1989) and Richard Barnet (1985) have long associated with the origins of war – needs for security, recognition, and collective pride that arise […]
Modi skips Malaysia visit to attend Asean summit virtually
NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cancelled his planned visit to Malaysia for the upcoming Asean-related summits, opting instead to join the discussions virtually, officials confirmed on Friday. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and East Asia Summit will be held from October 26 to 28 in Kuala Lumpur. The Ministry […]
Trump tells India’s Modi not to wage war on Pakistan
United States President Donald Trump has stated that he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a phone call where they talked about having “no wars with Pakistan”. The US president has repeatedly claimed credit for ending the conflict between Pakistan and India earlier this year in May. India has denied the claim that the […]