Factually incorrect, entirely baseless: India slams NATO chief's comments

IANS | September 26, 2025 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) India on Friday reacted strongly to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issue of tariffs imposed by the United States, terming the statement as "factually incorrect" and "entirely baseless".

India emphasises need for world to come together in fight against terrorism

IANS | September 26, 2025 3:14 PM

New York, Sep 26 (IANS) India has once again highlighted its zero tolerance approach to terrorism and emphasised the need for the world to come together in the fight against the menace in all its manifestations. The message was put across by Sibi George, Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs, while delivering India's National Statement at the 6th Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism in New York early Friday, India time.

Indian envoy, Belize PM discuss collaboration possibilities in affordable healthcare

IANS | September 26, 2025 2:05 PM

Belmopan, Sep 26 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Mexico, Pankaj Sharma met Belize's Prime Minister John Briceno and conveyed the greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Belize's Independence Day. Sharma and Briceno discussed the possibilities of collaboration in affordable healthcare, especially through the Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Pariyojna (PMBJP).

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100 pc on imports of pharma drugs; move may hit India

IANS | September 26, 2025 9:05 AM

Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, starting October 1, 2025. The move could hit the Indian pharmaceuticals sector hard as it is significantly dependent on trade with foreign countries, particularly the US.