India, Thailand discuss strengthening trade and investment ties

IANS | September 18, 2026 1:09 PM

Bangkok, Sep 18 (IANS) India and Thailand have held discussions on further strengthening trade and investment ties, identifying areas of complementarity, resolving tariff and non-tariff barriers, and achieving balanced trade for mutual benefit.

ActBlue faces scrutiny over foreign donations

IANS | September 18, 2026 12:32 PM

Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) Three US House committees have accused online political fundraising platform ActBlue of failing to prevent illegal foreign donations, saying employees were told to accept contributions despite warning signs and its passport checks did not require a valid US passport number.

Kwatra recalls leadership lesson from mentorship under Satya Nadella’s father

IANS | September 18, 2026 12:27 PM

Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, has recalled how three months under the mentorship of Microsoft chief Satya Nadella’s father taught him a lasting lesson in leadership: discipline stays with people when they accept it, rather than have it imposed on them.