US Institute of Peace renamed 'Donald J Trump Institute of Peace'

IANS | December 4, 2025 10:11 AM

Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) The prestigious US Institute of Peace, a federal think-tank constituted by the US Congress, has been renamed as the 'Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace' -- a move the White House says will stand as a powerful marker of President Donald Trump's approach to global stability.

Experts warn US-India ties are at their 'lowest point' in 25 years

IANS | December 4, 2025 10:01 AM

Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) A panel of leading American strategic experts has cautioned that the United States and India are navigating one of the most fragile phases in their relationship in nearly a quarter century, with political mistrust, stalled trade talks and geopolitical pressures testing what has long been seen in Washington as a critical partnership in the Indo-Pacific.

Putin's Delhi visit: Former diplomats call it significant diplomatic engagement

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:54 AM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin his visit to India on Thursday with an informal meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence. Former diplomats have described the visit as extremely important, calling it one of the most significant diplomatic engagements India has seen in recent years.

42 US lawmakers press Rubio to act on human rights violations in Pakistan

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:23 AM

Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) Led by Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar, as many as 42 top American lawmakers have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take decisive action against what they described as a worsening campaign of "transnational repression" and systematic human rights violations in Pakistan.

Pakistan-born US man charged after machinegun, attack notes found

IANS | December 4, 2025 8:56 AM

Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) A Pakistani-born Delaware man -- who has lived in the United States since his youth and is now an American citizen -- has been charged with illegally possessing a machine gun after police and federal agents recovered weapons, high-capacity magazines, ballistic gear, and handwritten notes detailing attack methods and law-enforcement targets, US prosecutors have said.

Mamta Singh becomes first Indian American elected in Jersey City

IANS | December 4, 2025 8:18 AM

Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) In a milestone moment for one of the United States' largest Indian American population centres, Mamta Singh this week won a Council At-Large seat in Jersey City, becoming the first Indian American ever elected to public office in the city's history.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar takes over as chair of International IDEA, pledges ‘decisive and action-oriented’ leadership

IANS | December 3, 2025 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Gyanesh Kumar, on Wednesday assumed the Chairship of the Council of Member States of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026, marking a major recognition of India’s credibility as one of the world’s most experienced election management systems.