India’s economy on the road to reform, moving steadily: PM Modi

IANS | October 9, 2025 4:34 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India’s economy is moving steadily on the path of reform and growth, driven by strong partnerships, innovation, and strategic collaboration with global allies such as the United Kingdom.

India and Australia deepen strategic alignment during Defence Ministers' Dialogue

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:20 PM

Canberra, Oct 9 (IANS) Top-tier security partners India and Australia on Thursday discussed next steps to deepen defence partnership, including though enhancing strategic dialogue and increasing the complexity of exercises, during the Australia–India Defence Ministers' Dialogue held at Parliament House in Canberra.

PM Modi announces opening of 9 British university campuses in India

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:14 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) In a historic move to strengthen educational ties between the UK and India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the opening of nine British university campuses, including the universities of Southampton, Surrey and Lancaster, in India.

On-ground realities, regional security imperatives in engaging with Kabul

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has been busy urging the global community to support the beleaguered nation since assuming office in August 2021. He has visited several countries in this effort, with the requisite exemption from the United Nations that imposes a travel ban on Afghan officials.

India should get rightful place in UNSC: UK PM Keir Starmer

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:50 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said New Delhi should get its 'rightful place' on the UN Security Council, highlighting India’s remarkable growth story and its potential to play a key role in global affairs.