Starlink ready to connect India with high-speed internet, Musk replies to Reliance

IANS | October 17, 2026 9:14 AM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Elon Musk-owned Starlink said it has worked closely with regulators, industry and operators in India for more than 5 years, in a reply to Reliance Industries Ltd (REL) which said that India’s rules apply equally to domestic and foreign companies in the field of satellite communications.

Trump says Iran war nearing end, targets Democrats

IANS | October 17, 2026 8:38 AM

Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran would end soon, claimed that American operations in Venezuela had brought enormous economic benefits, and warned of an economic depression if Democrats regained control of Congress in next month's midterm elections.

US House bill revives push for India-US parliamentary group

IANS | October 17, 2026 8:09 AM

Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) A bipartisan bill in the US House of Representatives seeks to establish a United States-India Interparliamentary Group, reviving a proposal for a formal channel between the US Congress and the Indian Parliament that has stalled twice before.

Trump waives Russia oil tariffs under Graham Act, bringing relief to India

IANS | October 17, 2026 7:46 AM

Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) President Donald Trump has put into effect the tariffs of a new US law targeting buyers of Russian oil and then waived them in the same order, sparing countries such as India and China, a 100 per cent duty, a day before it was due to bite and as Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to India.

India-US trade deal nears finish as Rubio heads to India

IANS | October 17, 2026 7:35 AM

Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) India and the United States are close to sealing the first part of a trade agreement, with dairy access the biggest remaining obstacle, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to India.

Maldives thanks India for rollover of Rs 30 billion currency swap facility

IANS | October 16, 2026 10:13 PM

Male, Oct 16 (IANS) The Maldives on Friday expressed its sincere appreciation to India for the decision to roll over the first withdrawal of Rs 30 billion under the Indian rupee currency swap agreement, saying the move reaffirms the longstanding bonds of friendship between the two countries.