UNHCR urges Pakistan to stop deportation of vulnerable Afghan refugees

IANS | August 7, 2025 2:53 PM

Kabul, Aug 7 (IANS) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called on Pakistan to halt deportation of vulnerable Afghan refugees, warning that forcible repatriation, particularly of women, girls and people who are ill could violate basic human rights and protections.

Indian diplomat commends Australian professor for promotion of Hindi language

IANS | August 7, 2025 2:46 PM

Melbourne, Aug 7 (IANS) Consul General of India in Melbourne Sushil Kumar met Australian National University's former professor Peter Friedlander on Thursday and gave him the reward money for his article in a quarterly magazine, 'Gagananchal Visheshank', which is published by the Indian Council for Cultural Research (ICCR).

Trump tariffs ‘shocking’, India’s growing economy its major strength: Lisa Curtis (IANS Interview)

IANS | August 7, 2025 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Leading foreign policy and national security expert Lisa Curtis, who served as former Deputy Assistant during US President Donald Trump’s first term, on Thursday called the decision by Trump to impose additional tariffs on India “shocking,” while highlighting India’s rapidly growing economy as a major strength in the strategic partnership between the two nations.

Confusion clouds US-Japan tariff deal as 15 per cent duty comes into effect

IANS | August 7, 2025 2:41 PM

Tokyo, Aug 7 (IANS) A fresh round of US tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration took effect on Thursday, but differences have emerged between Washington and Tokyo over the interpretation of their bilateral trade agreement, particularly regarding the treatment of Japanese imports, the Japanese media reported.

If US goes ahead with this, India should also impose 50 pc: Tharoor on Trump's tariff threat

IANS | August 7, 2025 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday strongly advocated for a reciprocal tariff regime in response to US President Donald Trump's recent threat of imposing steep import duties on Indian goods, suggesting that New Delhi should consider a 50 per cent tariff on American imports if diplomatic negotiations with Washington fail to yield results.

India hands over first batch of 10 electric buses to Mauritius

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:25 AM

Port Louis, Aug 7 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava has officially handed over the first batch of 10 electric buses (e-buses) to Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in a significant boost to New Delhi-Port Louis development ties.