PM Modi’s 3-nation visit reflects India’s expanding Indo-Pacific ties

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent three-nation visit to Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia constitute less a series of separate bilateral visits than a coordinated sweep through parts of the Indo-Pacific, where India’s presence has historically been thin relative to its stated ambitions, according to an article published by Politeia Research Foundation (PRF).

Sergei Lavrov meets Marco Rubio, expresses Russia's readiness to resolve Ukraine conflict

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:17 PM

Manila, July 23 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministerial meetings in Manila on Thursday and expressed Moscow's readiness to resolve the conflict in Ukraine and its commitment to the agreement reached in Anchorage, local media reported.

PM Modi's crackdown on exam leaks sets the stage for lasting change

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:10 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The woe of millions of students in India has turned into a political tug-of-war with parties across the spectrum aggressively airing respective views and interests, refusing to negotiate, all the while heightening tension, friction, and resulting in street fights.

Gujarati-speaking US doctor wins key Arizona primary

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:10 PM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) Emergency physician and former Arizona state legislator Dr Amish Shah has won the Democratic nomination for Arizona's First Congressional District, setting up a closely watched November contest in one of the most competitive US House races.

'Golden Age of America is upon us': Trump sharpens midterm campaign pitch

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:05 PM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) President Donald Trump used a rally in the battleground state of Georgia to sharpen his political message ahead of next year's midterm elections, mixing policy achievements with attacks on Democrats, renewed allegations about the US election system and endorsements for Republican candidates in what amounted to one of his clearest campaign-style speeches since returning to the White House.