'First responder' India ready to assist Myanmar in earthquake relief efforts

IANS | March 28, 2025 5:23 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Continuing with its role of being a first responder in the region and extending emergency humanitarian assistance in the wake of natural disasters, India on Friday said that it remains in touch with the authorities in Myanmar to provide relief to the country which was rocked by a powerful earthquake, earlier in the day.

US reciprocal tariffs: India can plan some 'easy wins' for Trump to mitigate larger impact

IANS | March 27, 2025 2:41 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) With the US reciprocal tariffs likely to come into effect from April 2, India needs to pursue negotiations by offering concessions in some key sectors, which would not hurt domestic industry but are important politically or economically for US President Donald Trump in exchange for tariff mitigation elsewhere, a report suggested on Thursday.

India-EU ties in focus: Ambassador Saurabh Kumar meets MEP Angelika Niebler

IANS | March 26, 2025 1:21 PM

Brussels, March 26 (IANS) Focussing on enhancing India-European Union ties, Ambassador of India to the EU, Saurabh Kumar on Wednesday met Angelika Niebler, Member of European Parliament (MEP) and Chair of Delegation for Relations with India, following her visit to India for Raisina Dialogue.