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India, US discuss efforts to reduce trade barriers to achieve "balanced trade relationship"

Washington DC | March 29, 2025 9:43:12 AM IST

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and United States' Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau spoke with each other to discuss the "ongoing efforts to reduce trade barriers" for achieving a fair and balanced bilateral trade relationship, strengt ... read..

India dispatches first tranche of humanitarian aid for people of Myanmar

New Delhi | March 29, 2025 9:13:12 AM IST

India has dispatched the first tranche of urgent humanitarian aid for the people of Myanmar on Saturday after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and rocked neighbouring Thailand. A search and rescue team, as well as a medical team, is accompanying thi ... read..

'India has great Prime Minister': Donald Trump praises PM Modi's leadership, calls him "very smart man"

Washington, DC | March 29, 2025 8:43:16 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) expressed optimism about the ongoing India-US tariff talks and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, referring to him as a "very smart man" and a "great friend." ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 jolts Afghanistan

Kabul | March 29, 2025 8:43:11 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 jolted Afghanistan on Saturday at 5:16 am (IST), the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Hamas dismisses Gaza protests as 'serving foreign interests' as unrest enters third day

Middle East | March 29, 2025 7:43:05 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 29 (ANI/TPS): Palestinian protests against Hamas in northern Gaza entered their third day while Israeli forces encircled a Rafah neighborhood in the southern part of the Strip on Thursday. ... read..

University of Houston defends academic freedom amid controversy over Hinduism course

Washington, DC | March 29, 2025 7:43:03 AM IST

The University of Houston (UH) has reaffirmed its commitment to academic freedom after a student complained about a course titled "Lived Hindu Religion." ... read..

All attacks on temples in US immediately taken up through diplomatic channel: MoS MEA

New Delhi | March 29, 2025 7:13:13 AM IST

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday said that all incidents of attacks and desecration of temples and places of worship in the United States are immediately taken up with the US Government through diplomatic channels ... read..

IDF strikes Hezbollah storage facility in Beirut

Middle East | March 29, 2025 7:13:09 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 29 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck an unmanned storage facility used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization's air unit. ... read..

Shepherd lynched by Terrorist

Middle East | March 29, 2025 7:13:06 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 29 (ANI/TPS): A young shepherd was attacked with stones and clubs in a lynching attempt by terrorists. ... read..

"We gave you visa to study...not to become social activist": Rubio on revoking visa of detained Turkish student

Washington, DC | March 29, 2025 6:43:04 AM IST

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said that the visa of Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk has been revoked due to her engagement in activities beyond the scope of her student visa. ... read..

Vikram Misri congratulates US Deputy Secy Christopher Landau, extends invitation to visit India

New Delhi | March 29, 2025 6:13:14 AM IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri spoke with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Friday to congratulate him on his recent confirmation by the US Senate. ... read..

President Trump hosts Iftar dinner, says 'keeping our promises to Muslim community'

Washington, DC | March 29, 2025 6:13:12 AM IST

US President Donald Trump hosted an Iftar dinner at the White House, marking the Islamic holy month of Ramzan. ... read..

Nepal police arrest two RPP leaders for inciting violence

Kathmandu | March 29, 2025 5:43:02 AM IST

Nepal Police on Friday apprehended two senior leaders of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) for allegedly inciting violence during the clash between security personnel and pro-monarchy protesters. ... read..

UK MP Blackman demands govt apology for Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

London | March 29, 2025 4:13:10 AM IST

UK Conservative MP for Harrow East, Bob Blackman, on late Thursday said that he demanded that the UK government tenders an apology to India on the anniversary of the grim Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. ... read..

"Tariffs are going to work out well between India-US": Donald Trump

Washington, DC | March 29, 2025 8:13:04 AM IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolts Myanmar

Naypyidaw | March 29, 2025 1:43:10 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Myanmar on Friday at 11:56 pm (local time), according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

Donald Trump praises PM Modi's leadership, says 'India has a great Prime Minister'

Washington, DC | March 29, 2025 1:43:05 AM IST

USCIRF report 2025 highlights China as major religious freedom violator

Washington DC | March 28, 2025 5:43:41 PM IST

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has classified China once again in its 2025 report as one of the leading offenders of religious freedom globally. ... read..

All Indians in Thailand safe, Embassy issues emergency helpline after major earthquakes

Bangkok | March 28, 2025 5:43:39 PM IST

The Indian Embassy in Thailand issued a statement on Friday, assuring that it is closely monitoring the situation after powerful earthquake tremors were recorded in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand. ... read..

US boosts Indo-Pacific presence amid rising tensions with China

Manila | March 28, 2025 5:43:34 PM IST

The US military is "posturing forward" in the Indo-Pacific area, including the Philippines, to reinforce deterrence amid rising regional tensions due to Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea (SCS), stated the Pentagon chief on Wednesday, as repor ... read..

US security at risk as China-backed ByteDance seeks to retain TikTok control amid sale deadline

Washington DC | March 28, 2025 5:43:29 PM IST

Alarming reports are suggesting that ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and a close affiliate of the Chinese Communist Party, is attempting to maintain control over the app in any forthcoming arrangement as the deadline for TikTok's potential sale or ... read..

Czech Republic blocks Chinese satellite investment over fears of espionage

Prague | March 28, 2025 5:43:16 PM IST

The Czech government has prohibited an investment from a Chinese firm in a satellite station due to concerns over potential espionage, as reported by TVP World. ... read..

Six earthquakes in a day rock Myanmar

Naypyidaw | March 28, 2025 4:13:12 PM IST

Six earthquakes jolted Myanmar on Friday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology said. ... read..

Bangladesh, China sign nine agreements

Beijing | March 28, 2025 3:13:28 PM IST

Bangladesh and China on Friday signed one agreement on economic and technical cooperation and eight Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) on translation and production of classics, exchanges and cooperation on cultural heritage, news exchange, media, sports ... read..

BNM hosts 6th Balochistan International Conference to address human rights abuses

Geneva | March 28, 2025 3:13:25 PM IST

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has hosted the 6th Balochistan International Conference in Geneva, gathering political leaders, journalists, and intellectuals to address the continuing human rights abuses and the exploitation of Balochistan by both Pak ... read..

PM Modi says India stands ready to offer assistance after 7.7 quake hits Myanmar, tremors felt in Thailand

New Delhi | March 28, 2025 3:13:15 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed concern over the earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand and expressed readiness to offer all possible assistance. ... read..

Bangladesh's former minister alleges Muhammad Yunus, his associates had prosperous 7.5 months

Dhaka | March 28, 2025 2:43:05 PM IST

Bangladesh's former Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Mohammad A Arafat, has claimed that Bangladesh's economy may be tanking, hundreds of thousands may have lost their livelihoods, inflation may be out of control but Bangladesh's Chief ... read..

Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Yunus , Chinese President Xi discuss bilateral issues

Beijing | March 28, 2025 1:43:16 PM IST

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting in Beijing on Friday and discussed bilateral issues, including trade and investment. ... read..

Treatment of minorities in Pakistan followed closely and taken up on international level: EAM S Jaishankar in parliament

New Delhi | March 28, 2025 1:13:20 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India follows and tracks "very closely" the treatment of minorities in Pakistan and takes it up on an international level also. ... read..

PM Modi to travel to Sri Lanka on State visit on Apr 4, several MoUs expected to be exchanged

New Delhi | March 28, 2025 12:43:36 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Sri Lanka for a State visit from April 4-6. During the visit, a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) inked between two nations are expected to be exchanged. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 jolts Myanmar

Naypyidaw | March 28, 2025 12:43:15 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Myanmar on Friday at 11:50 am (local time), the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to travel to US from April 19: Sources

New Delhi | March 28, 2025 12:13:31 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will travel to the US from April 19. According to sources, he will visit Brown University and interact with the Indian diaspora in Boston. ... read..

Australia to hold federal election on May 3, PM Albanese urges people to vote for Labor

Canberra | March 28, 2025 11:43:21 AM IST

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the federal election will be held on May 3 and urged people to vote for the Labor Party. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Thailand, Sri Lanka next week; attend BIMSTEC Summit

New Delhi | March 28, 2025 10:43:35 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bangkok from April 3 to 4 to participate in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, hosted by Thailand, the current BIMSTEC Chair, and for an official visit. Following the Thailand visit, the Prime Minister will travel to Sri Lanka ... read..

Former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh appointed to Centre for Australia-India Relations Advisory Board

Canberra | March 28, 2025 10:43:10 AM IST

Former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh has been appointed to the Centre for Australia-India Relations Advisory Board, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong said in a statement on Friday. ... read..

Amnesty International calls Pak police crackdown on Baloch activists a systematic attack on rights

Balochistan | March 28, 2025 10:13:19 AM IST

As Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) continues to report the arrest of Baloch activists, Deputy Regional Director for South Asia at Amnesty International, Babu Ram Pant, has said that Pakistani authorities' crackdown on Baloch activists and continued detent ... read..

USISPF hosts briefing on US-India strategic partnership with House lawmakers on Capitol Hill

Washington, DC | March 28, 2025 9:43:09 AM IST

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), in conjunction with the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, hosted a briefing on the US-India strategic partnership and on strengthening the relationship across defence, trade, and technol ... read..

Ambassadors of Muslim-majority nations hail India's strong ties with Islamic world

New Delhi | March 28, 2025 8:43:03 AM IST

Ambassadors and diplomats of Muslim-majority nations hailed India's strong ties with the Islamic world, emphasising how these relationships have deepened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership over the past decade. ... read..

King Charles briefly hospitalised after suffering side effects from cancer treatment

London | March 28, 2025 8:13:02 AM IST

King Charles III was briefly hospitalized on Thursday after suffering side effects from his cancer treatment, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace, The New York Times reported. ... read..

Shashi Tharoor welcomes Trump's recognition of India's Voter ID system

New Delhi | March 28, 2025 7:43:08 AM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has welcomed US President Donald Trump's recent recognition of India's voter ID system in his latest executive order aimed at overhauling the US federal election process. Trump's order mandates proof of citizenship for federal e ... read..

Mansour bin Zayed hosts employees from various government entities at Ramadan Iftar banquet

Middle East | March 28, 2025 7:43:06 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 28 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, hosted employees from various government entities at a Ramadan Iftar gathering held at his palace's Al ... read..

US decision to end support for Gavi puts millions of children's lives at risk

Europe | March 28, 2025 7:43:05 AM IST

Geneva [Switzerland], March 28 (ANI/WAM): The head of leading vaccines group Gavi alliance said Thursday that a cut to Gavi's funding would be "disastrous," potentially resulting in more than 1 million deaths from preventable diseases. ... read..

UAE pardons over 500 Indian nationals in Ramadan clemency

Abu Dhabi | March 28, 2025 7:13:09 AM IST

In a significant gesture of mercy during the holy month of Ramadan, the UAE has announced a large-scale pardon for prisoners, with over 500 Indian nationals among those released. The decision, which was implemented in late February, saw President Sheikh M ... read..

Canada PM Carney declares Canada's traditional ties with US are over amid auto tariff threats

Ottawa | March 28, 2025 7:13:04 AM IST

In a dramatic shift in Canada's foreign policy, Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday declared that the long-standing economic and security relationship between Canada and the United States has ended, responding to US President Donald Trump's announcemen ... read..

Top MS-13 leader arrested in Virginia during major Trump-backed operation

Washington, DC | March 28, 2025 6:43:05 AM IST

US authorities arrested a high-ranking MS-13 gang leader in Virginia on Thursday morning, marking a significant victory in a nationwide crackdown on violent criminal networks. Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos, a 24-year-old illegal migrant, was taken into cu ... read..

White House withdraws Stefanik's UN Ambassador nomination over House GOP majority concerns

Washington, DC | March 28, 2025 6:43:03 AM IST

The White House has withdrawn the nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik as US ambassador to the United Nations, citing concerns over the Republican Party's narrow majority in the House of Representatives. The decision, announced by President Donald Trump on T ... read..

Six Russian tourists killed after submarine sinks off Egyptian coast

Hurghada | March 28, 2025 6:13:09 AM IST

Six Russian tourists lost their lives on Thursday after a submarine, conducting an underwater excursion near the Egyptian resort city of Hurghada sank, according to the local governor, CNN reported. ... read..

Ambassadors from 19 Muslim Nations Attend 'Sadbhavana Iftar' to celebrate Ramadan

New Delhi | March 28, 2025 6:13:06 AM IST

The Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) hosted a 'Sadbhavana Iftar' at the residence of Rajya Sabha MP and IMF Convener Satnam Singh Sandhu in New Delhi, bringing together ambassadors from 19 Muslim-majority nations to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan. The ... read..

"India reflects diversity": Diplomats join 'Sadbhavna Iftar' in Delhi

New Delhi | March 28, 2025 3:43:07 AM IST

The Indian Minorities Foundation hosted the 'Sadbhavna Iftar' in Delhi, bringing together diplomats from various nations to celebrate the values of unity, inclusivity, and cultural exchange. The event saw participation from representatives of multiple cou ... read..

"A shared commitment": India and US reaffirm strengthening of strategic partnership

New Delhi | March 28, 2025 2:13:09 AM IST

India and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership during high-level bilateral engagements in Washington, DC, as stated in a release by the Ministry of External Affairs. ... read..

Suneet Mehta, High Commissioner to Fiji, concurrently accredited to Tuvalu

New Delhi | March 28, 2025 1:13:18 AM IST

Suneet Mehta, High Commissioner of India to Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as the High Commissioner of India to Tuvalu, with residence in Suva ... read..

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