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IUML to get five berths in VD Satheesan-led UDF government

IANS | May 17, 2026 10:21 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 17 (IANS) Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new United Democratic Front (UDF) government under Kerala Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan on Monday, Ministers-designate from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) expressed confidence in the incoming administration and said they were prepared to shoulder responsibilities in the new government.

Trump may use Taiwan arms as China leverage: US envoy

IANS | May 17, 2026 9:53 PM

Washington, May 17 (IANS) Concerns are growing in Taiwan after President Donald Trump indicated that future US arms sales to Taipei could become part of broader negotiations with China following his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

US signals new trade framework with China

IANS | May 17, 2026 9:45 PM

Washington, May 17 (IANS) In the immediate aftermath of President Donald Trump’s historic trip to Beijing, the Trump administration on Sunday signalled a new phase in US-China trade and economic ties, outlining a more structured trade relationship with Beijing while maintaining tariffs and restrictions on sensitive sectors, in remarks closely watched by global markets and trading partners, including India.

BJP, NDA governments now rule 80 pc of India, says Amit Shah

IANS | May 17, 2026 9:38 PM

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the BJP and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) governments are now in power across 80 per cent of the country, attributing the political expansion to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the work of grassroots party workers.

Trump-Xi summit ends without breakthroughs: Experts

IANS | May 17, 2026 9:36 PM

Washington, May 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump returned from a high-profile summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping facing growing questions over whether the closely watched meeting produced any major strategic breakthroughs between the world's two largest powers, according to experts.

'Jai Shri Ram' slogans reflected Bengal's mood during polls: HM Amit Shah

IANS | May 17, 2026 8:56 PM

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday referred to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s electoral performance in West Bengal and said the party received a strong mandate after "an extensive campaign carried out under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi".

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