Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands -- located at the mouth of the Strait of Malacca -- are emerging as a pivotal strategic asset for US–India maritime cooperation, experts told American lawmakers.
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) A US district judge has sentenced an Indian national to 90 months in federal prison for his role in a sweeping imposter-fraud conspiracy that targeted elderly residents across five Midwestern states and caused intended losses exceeding $2.2 million.
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) Sharp political criticism dominated a major Congressional hearing, with Democrats warning that President Donald Trump’s tariff regime and confrontational approach toward New Delhi could inflict long-term damage on one of America’s most vital alliances.
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) US lawmakers and senior foreign policy experts have described the United States' partnership with India as "a defining relationship of the 21st century", warning that Chinese aggression requires deeper military, economic, and technological coordination between Washington and New Delhi.
United Nations, Dec 11 (IANS) As everything from social lives to critical infrastructure becomes digitised, protecting them from terrorism is of utmost importance, and India is committed to developing global standards to meet the threats, India's Permanent Representative P. Harish has said.
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a telephone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, and the two leaders exchanged views on the situation in West Asia.
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday and noted that the two countries are strategic partners and bound by a "growing and solid friendship."
Moscow, Dec 10 (IANS) Russia prioritises lasting and sustainable peace in Ukraine over a ceasefire, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Hailing ties between India and Italy, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that the partnership between the two nations is based on democratic values, respect for civilisation, culture, heritage, and a commitment to a stable, secure and prosperous world.
Dhaka, Dec 10 (IANS) Officials and employees from various ministries and divisions working at the Bangladesh Secretariat confined Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed inside his office on Wednesday as they have long been demanding various allowances, local media reported.
