After nearly five years of suspended air travel, India and China could soon see the return of direct flights—possibly as early as next month—according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the talks. Direct air connectivity between the two countries has been halted since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing travellers to route […]
International Politics
New Delhi:India and Russia have reiterated their commitment to strengthening defence cooperation during a high-level meeting between Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and Russian Deputy Defence Minister Colonel-General Alexander Fomin. The Russian Ministry of Defence stated that the meeting took place in a “warm and friendly atmosphere,” reflecting the traditional
New Delhi:India has issued a strong response to US President Donald Trump’s threat to significantly increase tariffs on Indian goods over the country’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil. In a firm statement, the Ministry of External Affairs defended India’s energy trade with Russia, calling it a “necessity compelled by global market conditions”, while pointing
Jerusalem:Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that he will convene his security cabinet this week to deliberate on the next steps in the ongoing war in Gaza, including the military’s strategy to fulfill Israel’s stated war goals. Speaking at a regular cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said, “We must continue to stand together and fight […]
New York/Washington –Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again reiterated his claim that he was instrumental in brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, citing trade leverage as the tool behind the resolution. Since May 10, Trump has made repeated references to what he describes as U.S.-mediated peace talks that brought about a “full […]
New Delhi:Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that India will face a 25% tariff on exports to the United States starting August 1. In addition to this tariff, an unspecified penalty will be imposed due to India’s continued purchase of military equipment and oil from Russia. Trump made the declaration via his social media platform, […]
Beijing:China and the United States may extend a temporary halt on mutual tariffs beyond the looming August 12 deadline, following two days of trade discussions in Stockholm. While no formal agreement has been reached, both sides acknowledged the possibility of prolonging the pause as they work toward a broader trade deal. Li Chenggang, China’s international […]
Male:Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the deep-rooted ties between India and the Maldives during an official banquet hosted in his honour by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in Male. Speaking on the strength of bilateral ties, PM Modi said, “India-Maldives relations date back centuries. We are not just neighbours, but partners and friends who stand by […]
London:India and the United Kingdom on Thursday signed a historic free trade agreement aimed at significantly boosting economic ties and doubling bilateral trade by 2030. The pact, witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers—the British PM’s country residence—will reduce tariffs on key goods like British whisky and cars,
Buenos Aires:In a landmark meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Argentine President Javier Milei agreed on Saturday to diversify the India-Argentina trade portfolio and strengthen collaboration in key sectors including defence, security, energy, and minerals. During their wide-ranging discussions, both leaders underlined the importance of bolstering defence ties to
