India, US work to clear final hurdles in bilateral trade deal talks

IANS | January 25, 2026 6:55 AM

Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) Indian and US officials are pushing to resolve the last few hurdles in a proposed bilateral trade agreement, with both sides close on substance but still divided on several sensitive tariff and sequencing issues, with both sides aiming for a durable deal that restores predictability and stability to bilateral trade.

Iran thanks India for opposing 'unjust and politically motivated' UNHRC resolution

IANS | January 24, 2026 3:22 PM

Tehran/New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Mohammad Fathali, Ambassador of Iran to India, on Saturday expressed Tehran's "sincere gratitude" to the Indian government for its "principled and firm support" while voting against a resolution which was finally adopted by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) during its 39th special session on Friday.

EU HRVP Kaja Kallas begins India visit as New Delhi, EU seek stronger strategic ties

IANS | January 24, 2026 9:25 AM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President Kaja Kallas arrived in India on Saturday on her first official visit, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describing the trip as timely for further strengthening the India–EU Strategic Partnership amid sustained high-level engagements between the two sides.

India reaffirms commitment to build bright, prosperous future with Fiji

IANS | January 24, 2026 8:47 AM

Suva (Fiji), Jan 24 (IANS) India has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Fiji and the wider Pacific, highlighting that the bilateral relationship of the two nations is entering a new phase of cooperation built on trust, shared values and people-to-people ties, according to Fijian media.