India and the US have finalized the framework of a trade agreement, but its implementation is stalled by New Delhi's need to secure a competitive tariff advantage over rival nations, according to Union Minister Piyush Goyal. The key hurdle is ensuring Indian exports face lower duties than those from competing countries.
Top security officials from BRICS nations, including China's Wang Yi and Russia's Shoigu, are in New Delhi for a two-day conclave chaired by NSA Ajit Doval. Discussions will focus on terrorism, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and West Asia, with Iran also expected to attend.
New Delhi is under heavy security for the Cockroach Janta Party's second protest at Jantar Mantar, led by Abhijeet Dipke. Extensive surveillance, barricades, and reserve forces are deployed. Permission granted amid heightened police presence.
Brics national security advisers from China, Russia, and Iran will meet in New Delhi on June 23 to discuss counter-terrorism and transnational threats. This marks Iran's first major international engagement since the US peace deal and follows recent UAE-Iran understandings, potentially aiding consensus for the upcoming Brics Summit.
Following a bilateral meeting, Donald Trump addressed the recent US missile strike that killed three Indian nationals. He stated that Washington and New Delhi are working together on the issue, calling commercial vessel operations "a rough profession" and expressing confidence that seafarer safety will be prioritized.
Following a bilateral meeting, Trump stated that the US and India are working together on maritime security issues, following a US missile strike that killed three Indian nationals aboard a commercial vessel.
New Delhi Railway Station, established in 1926, has evolved from a colonial transport facility into a major global hub. It has significantly shaped Delhi's urban landscape, property markets, and economic growth by driving real estate demand, fostering commercial activity, and serving as a migration engine.
Le centenaire Gymkhana Club de New Delhi, occupant 11 hectares au cœur de la capitale, fait face à un ordre d'évacuation du gouvernement indien. Les autorités invoquent des raisons de défense et de stratégie, mais la décision s'inscrit dans une lutte plus large contre l'héritage colonial et les élites.
Indian PM Narendra Modi visited Slovakia, a key EU member, aiming to deepen ties with a nation balancing East and West. The visit elevated bilateral relations to a comprehensive partnership, with trade reaching $1.8 billion and a focus on the India-EU FTA.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah confirmed his party's plan to protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on the first day of Parliament's monsoon session to demand the restoration of the state's status. He stated that his recent meeting with PM Modi did not alter this decision, emphasizing commitments made to restore statehood.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah confirmed his party's plan to protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on the first day of Parliament's monsoon session to demand the restoration of the state's status. He stated that his recent meeting with PM Modi did not alter this plan, emphasizing commitments made to restore statehood.
Emmanuel Macron et Narendra Modi ont inauguré le salon "Bharat Innovates" à Nice, célébrant le partenariat franco-indien dans l'innovation et les technologies. Ils ont souligné l'importance de l'Inde comme pays d'innovation et invité à une collaboration mondiale.
India abstained from a vote at the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Friday as the UN agency adopted the world's first binding labor standards for gig workers, aiming to extend protections to millions. India, along with Bangladesh and the US, felt the convention should be applied flexibly based on national contexts.
India abstained from a vote adopting the ILO's first binding labor standards for gig workers, citing the need for national context flexibility. Separately, India protested US Navy attacks in the Gulf of Oman that killed Indian mariners. A viral comedy clip also sparked debate on consent and entitlement in India.
India abstained on the ILO's first binding gig worker standards, citing national context flexibility. Separately, India protested the US Navy's fatal attacks on vessels with Indian crew. A viral comedy clip also sparked debate on consent and transactional dating in India.
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi and EAM Jaishankar for their response to the deaths of three Indian mariners in a US military strike. Gandhi accused the US of showing no remorse and dictating terms, while questioning the government's silence and lack of a strong protest.
India is set to sign an $8 billion deal for German-designed Type 214 submarines, featuring air-independent propulsion (AIP) technology. The move aims to bolster India's naval capabilities amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific, driven by China's growing naval power and Pakistan's military ties with Beijing. The submarines will be built in India, involving technology transfer.
A potential meeting between Indian PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit offers a chance to mend strained relations following a year of disputes over tariffs, Pakistan, and the Iran war. The meeting comes after US forces attacked three Indian vessels, killing three sailors, an incident analysts believe will not escalate.
All 20 Indian seafarers aboard the bitumen tanker MT Jalveer are safe following a maritime security incident near Oman's Shinas port. Crew evacuation operations have begun, with six seafarers already being moved to the port. This incident occurs amid heightened regional maritime security concerns.
Three Indian sailors are confirmed dead after a US precision strike on the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. India's foreign ministry summoned a top US diplomat to lodge a strong protest.
India and UAE are accelerating plans to build 30 million barrels of strategic oil reserves, expanding UAE-linked capacity from 5.8 million barrels. This move aims to bolster India's energy security amid geopolitical risks, with potential for commercial utilization of stored crude.
India summoned a US diplomat to protest the attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off Oman's coast, which had 24 Indian crew members. While 21 were rescued, 3 remain missing. The US military stated it disabled the Palau-flagged tanker for violating an ongoing blockade.
Posters criticizing Rahul Gandhi surfaced in New Delhi before the INDIA bloc meeting, highlighting past criticisms by allies like Sharad Pawar and Mamata Banerjee, amid visible strains in the opposition alliance.
The Quad's relevance is increasingly tied to reacting to China's actions rather than leading with a clear regional vision for the Indo-Pacific.
