India-US relationship vital, say BJP and allies as Trump calls Modi 'Great PM'

IANS | September 6, 2025 3:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great Prime Minister" and reaffirmed the “special relationship” between India and the United States, leaders of India’s ruling parties on Saturday welcomed the remarks, emphasising the strategic importance of the bilateral ties.

With AIADMK veteran Sengottaiyan's ouster, Palaniswami sends strict warning against public dissent

IANS | September 6, 2025 2:37 PM

Chennai, Sep 6 (IANS) The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leadership on Saturday initiated sweeping disciplinary action against senior leader K.A. Sengottaiyan, a day after he publicly challenged the party high command with an ultimatum to reinstate estranged leaders within ten days or risk losing ground ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. With Sengottaiyan's ouster, Palaniswami has sent strict warning to his party's leaders against public dissent.

It’s a diplomatic win: Former envoy Deepak Vohra says as US, China, Russia seek stronger ties with India (IANS Interview)

IANS | September 6, 2025 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Amid growing global interest in strengthening bilateral ties with India, former Indian Ambassador to Poland, Deepak Vohra on Saturday termed the current diplomatic climate a "major win" for the country. Reacting to US President Donald Trump’s remarks about India-US ties being “very special,” Vohra said India’s global stature has grown significantly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.