New US National Security Strategy underscores India's Indo-Pacific role: Expert

Lalit K Jha | December 6, 2025 7:15 AM

Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) The White House's newly released National Security Strategy (NSS) sends a clear signal of continuity in Washington's long-term approach to India, senior Indo-Pacific analyst Lisa Curtis said Friday, emphasising that the document "highlights India's role in the Indo-Pacific" and reaffirms bipartisan support for closer strategic alignment.

PM Modi-Putin talks reflect India's balancing act: Lisa Curtis

Lalit K Jha | December 6, 2025 6:30 AM

Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) India’s decision to “roll out the red carpet for President Vladimir Putin” during the New Delhi summit this week reflects a calibrated effort to balance ties with Moscow and Washington, former White House South Asia official Lisa Curtis said, noting that the visit came at a moment of strain in US–India relations over trade tariffs and perceived policy drift.

President Trump awarded FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup draw

Lalit K Jha | December 6, 2025 12:04 AM

Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday was presented with the inaugural 2025 FIFA Peace Prize during the World Cup draw ceremony in the American capital, where football's global governing body credited him with advancing a series of high-profile peace agreements and "exceptional and extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity around the world."

Russian President Putin departs Delhi after two-day State Visit; thanks India for 'warm welcome'

IANS | December 5, 2025 11:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday concluded his two-day state visit to India, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar present at the airport to see him off. The Russian Embassy in New Delhi confirmed the departure in a post on X, saying the visit wrapped up with Putin expressing gratitude for the "warm welcome" extended by India.

Hotel staff requests for photo, Putin obliges: Russian media

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:25 PM

New Delhi/Moscow Dec 5 (IANS) Just before wrapping up his landmark visit to India Friday evening, Russian President Vladimir Putin posed for a photograph with several members of the staff at the hotel he was putting up in New Delhi, Russian media reported.