Facing possible Republican revolt, Trump reverses course on hardline stance

IANS | November 17, 2025 10:08 PM

New York, Nov 17 (IANS) Facing a rising revolt in the Republican Party, US President Donald Trump has reversed course very publicly on one of his hardline positions, telling the party members of Congress to vote for the release of files relating to a convicted billionaire pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein.

India is an emerging model of growth: PM Modi

IANS | November 17, 2025 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India is not only an emerging market, but an emerging model—a country that is a model of hope for the world, with its economy continuing on the high growth path despite the global challenges.

RSS ban row: K’taka govt order violates fundamental rights, rules HC

IANS | November 17, 2025 8:12 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 17 (IANS) Karnataka High Court on Monday stated that the Congress-led government’s order making it mandatory for private organisations to obtain prior permission from authorities to hold events in public places and government-owned properties violates fundamental rights.

Law permits India to refuse Hasina’s extradition request: Legal expert

IANS | November 17, 2025 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The interim government of Bangladesh has urged India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-Home Minister Asaduzzaman Kamal, who were sentenced to death by a court for allegedly ordering the killing of protesters during the July students’ movement, according to reports from Dhaka.

India’s agri exports worth $1 bn exempted from tariff hike in new Trump waiver

IANS | November 17, 2025 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) India’s agricultural exports to the US, valued at around $1 billion, will be exempt from the tariff hikes after President Donald Trump announced a tariff cut on nearly 200 food products to make them more affordable for US consumers, following a political backlash over rising prices.