19 US lawmakers urge Trump to ‘reset and repair’ ties with India (IANS Exclusive)

Nayan Seth | October 8, 2025 9:22 PM

Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) 19 US Lawmakers on Wednesday wrote a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to “reset and repair” India-US “critical partnership.” The letter was co-signed by several prominent Democratic leaders, including Deborah Ross, Ro Khanna, Brad Sherman, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Pramila Jayapal. Notably, no Republican lawmakers signed it.

Rolls-Royce eyes India as ‘home market’ during UK PM Starmer’s visit

IANS | October 8, 2025 8:45 PM

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Rolls-Royce is proud to be participating in industry dialogues as part of the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first official visit since the signing of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the United Kingdom-based luxury carmaker said in a statement on Wednesday.

Why is Pakistan bombing its own people? (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 8, 2025 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistan is a state that is killing its own people. The latest proof came last week in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where at least 23 civilians, including women and children, were killed when Pakistani jets bombed residential homes in Tirah Valley.

From Madrasa to Minister: Rise of Taliban’s diplomatic face Amir Khan Muttaqi

Saurabh Sharma | October 8, 2025 7:11 PM

Kabul, Oct 8 (IANS) Taliban’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi is all set to visit New Delhi on October 9 and preparations are underway in the capital to welcome the arrival of one of the oldest and strongest Taliban leaders.

PM Starmer leads biggest UK trade mission ever to India on first visit

IANS | October 8, 2025 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in India on Wednesday, accompanied by what he termed the biggest trade delegation ever from the country to India.

India-China relationship demands willingness to advance piecemeal cooperation without self-deception: Report

IANS | October 8, 2025 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The relationship between India and China - having long been a test of statecraft, patience, and strategic imagination - demands a willingness to advance piecemeal cooperation without self‑deception, a report detailed on Wednesday.

Indian envoy meets pharma enterprises in Uzbekistan, discusses joint ventures and growth prospects

IANS | October 8, 2025 6:21 PM

Tashkent, Oct 8 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Smita Pant met Indian pharma enterprises in Uzbekistan on Wednesday and discussed issues related to joint ventures, investments, growth prospects, registration and cooperation in traditional medicines.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh begins two-day Australia visit

IANS | October 8, 2025 5:06 PM

Sydney, Oct 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Sydney on Wednesday for a two-day official visit to Australia with the Indian High Commissioner to Australia Gopal Baglay receiving him in Sydney.

Delhi gears up for diplomatic game-changer with Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit

Saurabh Sharma | October 8, 2025 4:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) A day ahead of Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s much-awaited visit to New Delhi, preparations are underway to welcome the arrival of one of the “tallest” leaders in the Taliban’s power nomenclature.

Death squads and deception: How Pakistan is trying to wash its army’s hands of Balochistan atrocities

Vicky Nanjappa | October 8, 2025 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistan has been suffering losses at the hands of the Balochistan Nationalist Army (BLA) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Balochistan. With a minerals deal on cards with the United States and the upcoming China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Project 2.0 (CPEC), Pakistan has to assure these countries of security guarantees.

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19 US lawmakers urge Trump to ‘reset and repair’ ties with India (IANS Exclusive)

Rolls-Royce eyes India as ‘home market’ during UK PM Starmer’s visit

Why is Pakistan bombing its own people? (IANS Analysis)

From Madrasa to Minister: Rise of Taliban’s diplomatic face Amir Khan Muttaqi

PM Starmer leads biggest UK trade mission ever to India on first visit

India-China relationship demands willingness to advance piecemeal cooperation without self-deception: Report

Indian envoy meets pharma enterprises in Uzbekistan, discusses joint ventures and growth prospects

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh begins two-day Australia visit

Delhi gears up for diplomatic game-changer with Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit

Death squads and deception: How Pakistan is trying to wash its army’s hands of Balochistan atrocities

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