US says Indian probe team's visit reflects New Delhi's serious intent

Yashwant Raj | October 16, 2024 1:46 AM

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) As an Indian committee investigating US allegations that an Indian government employee directed a foiled plot to kill a Khalistani separatist on American soil met Tuesday with counterparts to share their findings, the US said the presence of the team in Washington D.C. reflected the seriousness with which New Delhi was taking the case.

Iran's high-profile commander attends ceremony in Tehran

IANS | October 15, 2024 4:27 PM

Tehran, Oct 15 (IANS) The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force was seen on TV attending a Tuesday ceremony here in the Iranian capital, dismissing media reports that an Israeli attack had brought him down in Beirut.

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Islamabad for SCO meeting

IANS | October 15, 2024 4:12 PM

Islamabad, Oct 15 (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad Tuesday afternoon to attend the two-day 23rd Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) which kicks off later with a welcome dinner hosted by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in his capacity as the current CHG chair.

India withdraws its envoy, other 'targeted diplomats' from Canada

IANS | October 14, 2024 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) In what could be one of the lowest points in relations between the two countries, India on Monday evening decided to withdraw its High Commissioner and "other targeted diplomats and officials" from Canada following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's continued "hostility" towards the country.

India to outpace China, US in economic growth: USISPF Chairman John Chambers

IANS | October 14, 2024 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Emphasising that India could become a model for global growth, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Chairman John Chambers on Monday predicted that the country will surpass China and the United States in key economic metrics, projecting nearly 100 per cent higher GDP per capita income growth compared to China and 33 per cent larger growth than the US in the near future.