EAM Jaishankar meets Singapore PM Wong, expresses confidence in stronger bilateral ties

IANS | September 4, 2025 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday called on Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in New Delhi and discussed the strengthening of bilateral relations, expressing confidence that ties between the two nations will further deepen following Wong's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Former Indian Ambassador debunks 'India's tariff king' myth

IANS | September 4, 2025 7:02 AM

Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Former Indian Ambassador to France and Director General of Jadeja Motwani Institute for American Studies at OP Jindal Global University, Mohan Kumar, has countered the Trump administration's assertion that India is the "Maharaja of tariffs".

Trump’s tariffs on India 'backfiring', says US media

IANS | September 3, 2025 9:15 PM

Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump reiterated his criticism of trade ties with India on Tuesday, American media continues to discuss the implications of the India-US tensions on the country's economic strategy and foreign policy.

German FM calls on PM Modi, appreciates India's call for Ukraine ceasefire

IANS | September 3, 2025 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Visiting German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday, conveying appreciation for India's call to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Wadephul noted that India and Germany have taken steps to expand strategic partnership in various sectors, especially in security and defence, economy and trade as well as skilled labour.