Foreign soil, Indian deals: Why are MoUs being signed at Davos Summit?

IANS | January 23, 2025 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) As the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu enthusiastically signed several MoUs with Indian companies in Davos during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit, a glaring question emerges: Why are these deals being inked on foreign soil?

India expects accountability on 2023 consulate attack in San Francisco: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | January 23, 2025 6:46 AM

Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) Nearly hours after meeting with newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said that "India expects accountability" for the attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco in 2023 a "very serious matter" and those responsible to be held accountable.

Gaza hostage deal reached, confirms Israeli PM Netanyahu

IANS | January 17, 2025 9:01 AM

Jerusalem, Jan 17 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Friday that a deal has been reached to release hostages held in Gaza and to implement a ceasefire, following intense negotiations between Israeli and Hamas teams in Qatar, Israeli media reported.