Rare achievement in any democracy, say world leaders on PM Modi's 25-year public service

IANS | October 7, 2026 1:18 PM

Tokyo, Oct 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked 25 years in office of continuous service as the head of government, leaders from around the world congratulated him on the milestone and praised his leadership, describing it as "rare achievement in any democracy" and a "powerful testament" to the confidence that the people of India have in him.

IMF warns of AI, energy and debt crosscurrents

IANS | October 7, 2026 12:38 PM

Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) The global economy is being pulled between an artificial intelligence investment boom and an energy supply shock while governments grapple with record public debt, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned Wednesday, calling for urgent policy action to confront the competing pressures.

India-Africa partnership built for generations, not just today: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 7, 2026 11:08 AM

Accra, Oct 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar addressed a distinguished gathering at the Foreign Service Institute of Ghana on India, Africa and the Global South, affirming that India carries Africa in its heart and will build a partnership not just for today but for generations to come.

US plans ‘Golden Fleet’ for maritime supremacy

IANS | October 7, 2026 9:39 AM

Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) The Trump administration is pursuing a new “Golden Fleet” designed to restore American maritime dominance for the next century, linking an expansion of naval power with a broader effort to rebuild the country's diminished shipbuilding industrial base.

US spice industry seeks tariff shield for India

IANS | October 7, 2026 9:13 AM

Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) The US spice industry is seeking continued tariff exemptions for Indian spices and wants the protection made permanent as Washington and New Delhi move towards a trade agreement, arguing that many of the products cannot be grown commercially in the United States.

US watching Russia plague case 'hour by hour'

IANS | October 7, 2026 9:06 AM

Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States and international agencies are monitoring a suspected plague case in Russia “hour by hour”, while urging Moscow to provide more information to the world.