Washington, July 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said his administration will impose 15 per cent "reciprocal" tariffs on Japanese products, 10 percentage points lower than what was previously announced, as he touted a "massive" trade deal with the Asian ally.
Dhaka, July 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League has strongly condemned the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus for launching a harsh crackdown on anti-government protests that erupted following the recent tragic plane crash in Dhaka. According to local media reports, at least 75 students were injured during the police action and were subsequently treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
United Nations, July 23 (IANS) The United States brought to the Security Council President Donald Trump’s claim of having resolved the India-Pakistan conflict in May, but New Delhi reaffirmed that it was resolved bilaterally.
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-nation tour of the UK and the Maldives on Wednesday, marking a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at bolstering strategic partnerships and regional cooperation.
United Nations, July 23 (IANS) Defending Operation Sindoor, India has cited the Security Council statement on holding sponsors of Pahalgam attack accountable and said a “serious cost” must be imposed on those abetting cross-border terrorism.
London, July 22 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for a two-day visit to Britain, Vikram K. Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, said on Tuesday that main negotiations around the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been concluded and some last-minute paperwork is left to be finalised for the pact.
Washington, July 22 (IANS) Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., currently on a visit to the US, on Tuesday stressed the significance of the Philippines-United States alliance in upholding peace and stability in the South China Sea (SCS) and throughout the Indo-Pacific region amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Highlighting the US decision to officially designate The Resistance Front (TRF) - a proxy of the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) - as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United Kingdom starting Wednesday will also give India an opportunity to share views regarding issues like cross-border terrorism and the need to respond to such challenges in a resolute manner.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India on Tuesday said that it will continue to share its concerns with the UK government about the presence of Khalistani extremists in the United Kingdom as well as carry on making diplomatic efforts for the extradition of fugitive criminals.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day State visit to Maldives this week will not only contribute further to consolidating strong ties between the two nations but also enhance peace, prosperity and security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Tuesday. Both countries, he revealed, are also in discussions to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement and an investment treaty.
