'US needs to follow UK approach to forge trade deal with India'

IANS | August 24, 2025 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s recent executive order imposing a 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports for India’s purchase of Russian oil threatens to unravel decades of carefully nurtured US-India strategic ties with this punitive approach risking alienating India, a democratic powerhouse and key ally in countering terrorism and balancing China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific, according to an article.

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka arrives in New Delhi for first official visit

IANS | August 24, 2025 8:03 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, arrived at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi on Sunday, marking the beginning of his first official three-day visit to India.

For US, India is the only partner to counter Chinese dominance in Asia: Report

IANS | August 23, 2025 4:43 PM

Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) India's geography, economy, and demographic trajectory position it as the "only realistic counterbalance" to Chinese dominance in Asia, a report highlighted on Saturday.

Over 600 gather in Malaysia to celebrate India-ASEAN cultural harmony

IANS | August 23, 2025 4:13 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 23 (IANS) Highlighting the cultural ties between India and ASEAN countries, a special cultural event with a gathering of over 600 people, titled 'Celebrating India-ASEAN Cultural Harmony', featuring music and dance, including the dramatic retelling of Ramayan, was held in Kuala Lumpur.

India, Russia come closer to reviving trade corridors, bolstering economic ties

IANS | August 23, 2025 3:53 PM

Moscow/New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Amid the reshaping of the global trade order owing to tariff-led negotiations by the United States (US), the just-concluded visit of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar to Russia, which explored ways to further enhance economic ties while reviving trade corridors, comes at a critical juncture, a report said on Saturday.

When it comes to our strategic autonomy, govt's stand is clear: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | August 23, 2025 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) In a sharp and unapologetic response to criticism from Western nations, particularly the US, External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, defended India’s oil trade policies, particularly its continued purchase and export of Russian crude and refined products. He also stated that "when it comes to the interests of farmers, when it comes to our strategic autonomy, our stand is clear."

Indian envoy meets American leaders, discusses trade and energy cooperation

IANS | August 22, 2025 5:26 PM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) As part of his ongoing engagements with the American leaders, India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra met Republican Party Senator Bill Hagerty, briefing him on the continuation of bilateral dialogue aimed at ensuring fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade engagement. Both sides exchanged views on India’s energy security and the expanding hydrocarbons trade between India and the US.

Iran's Foreign Minister to hold talks with counterparts from UK, France and Germany

IANS | August 22, 2025 4:42 PM

Tehran, Aug 22 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will hold telephonic conversation with counterparts from the UK, France and Germany on Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said.

Sudheendra Kulkarni welcomes Beijing stand on US tariffs, says India-China together can change world order

IANS | August 22, 2025 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Foreign Affairs expert and ex-PMO official, Sudheendra Kulkarni, has welcomed China’s criticism of US trade actions against India, calling it a sign of growing convergence between New Delhi and Beijing.

ABCD formula gains traction as India-China seek strategic reset before SCO summit

IANS | August 21, 2025 10:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21(IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit later this month, a high-level conference held in New Delhi on Thursday called for a strategic reset in India-China relations.

Diplomacy

'US needs to follow UK approach to forge trade deal with India'

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka arrives in New Delhi for first official visit

For US, India is the only partner to counter Chinese dominance in Asia: Report

Over 600 gather in Malaysia to celebrate India-ASEAN cultural harmony

India, Russia come closer to reviving trade corridors, bolstering economic ties

When it comes to our strategic autonomy, govt's stand is clear: EAM Jaishankar

Indian envoy meets American leaders, discusses trade and energy cooperation

Iran's Foreign Minister to hold talks with counterparts from UK, France and Germany

Sudheendra Kulkarni welcomes Beijing stand on US tariffs, says India-China together can change world order

ABCD formula gains traction as India-China seek strategic reset before SCO summit

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