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EAM Jaishankar meets Brazil VP, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

IANS | October 17, 2025 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held a meeting with the visiting Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi as both sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation across several sectors, including trade, investment, energy, connectivity, health and technology. Alckmin is also Brazil's Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services.

S. Korean economy recovering from first-half downturn despite lingering concerns: Finance Ministry

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:59 AM

Seoul, Oct 17 (IANS) The South Korean economy is recovering from a downturn in the first half despite lingering concerns over external uncertainties, the finance ministry said on Friday.

PM Modi doing best for India, don’t expect you to understand, says Mary Millben to Rahul Gandhi

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:44 AM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) US singer Mary Millben on Friday chastised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, saying that the Indian PM is doing the best for his country, and he understands the long game and diplomacy.

NYC Mayor hosts Diwali celebration, lauds Indian community's vibrant contributions

IANS | October 17, 2025 10:11 AM

New York, Oct 17 (IANS) In the United States, New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Diwali celebration at his official residence, extending warm greetings to the Indian community and lauding their valuable contributions to the city's cultural and economic life.

Trump to ask Republicans to hold off on legislating crippling tariff on Russian oil buyers

IANS | October 17, 2025 8:32 AM

New York, Oct 17 (IANS) As he prepares to meet with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin with an aura of renewed optimism, US President Donald Trump says that he is asking Republican leaders to hold off on legislation to impose crippling penalties on countries buying oil from Moscow.

US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over H-1B visas

IANS | October 17, 2025 8:23 AM

Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) The US Chamber of Commerce, the country’s biggest business organisation, has sued the Trump administration over the $100,000 H-1B visa application fee, calling it “unlawful”.

Nepal moves to facilitate construction of two Nepal–India cross-border power lines

IANS | October 17, 2025 12:03 AM

Kathmandu, Oct 16 (IANS) The Nepali government has decided to approve an equity investment of NPR 3 billion to construct two major cross-border transmission lines between Nepal and India, which will be jointly developed by the state-controlled companies from both countries.

Trump reboots Ukraine-Russia War peace effort, will meet Putin

IANS | October 16, 2025 11:58 PM

New York, Oct 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday started a reboot of the attempts to end the “inglorious” Russia-Ukraine war and announced that he will meet with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.

Deep disenfranchisement seeping through Pakistan amid minority abuses and election scandal: Report

IANS | October 16, 2025 11:10 PM

Islamabad, Oct 16 (IANS) Pakistan’s rising human rights abuses against minorities, including Christians, Hindus, and Ahmadis, along with a recent scandal of brazen election rigging, has exposed how deeply disenfranchisement has seeped into the country’s social fabric, a report said on Thursday.

India’s economic fundamentals are ‘pretty strong’ with ‘good growth,’ says IMF

IANS | October 16, 2025 9:25 PM

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday said that India’s economic fundamentals remain “pretty strong” with lower inflation and “well-managed” fiscal deficit.

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EAM Jaishankar meets Brazil VP, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

S. Korean economy recovering from first-half downturn despite lingering concerns: Finance Ministry

PM Modi doing best for India, don’t expect you to understand, says Mary Millben to Rahul Gandhi

NYC Mayor hosts Diwali celebration, lauds Indian community's vibrant contributions

Trump to ask Republicans to hold off on legislating crippling tariff on Russian oil buyers

US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over H-1B visas

Nepal moves to facilitate construction of two Nepal–India cross-border power lines

Trump reboots Ukraine-Russia War peace effort, will meet Putin

Deep disenfranchisement seeping through Pakistan amid minority abuses and election scandal: Report

India’s economic fundamentals are ‘pretty strong’ with ‘good growth,’ says IMF

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