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.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) led a peaceful protest in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities, with a diverse crowd of over 1000 attendees threatening to escalate the movement nationally if no action is taken within a week.
Indian students, calling themselves 'cockroaches' after a Supreme Court chief justice's comment, protest the cancellation of medical college entrance exams due to leaked answers, linked to at least four student suicides.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that India's growing cooperation with the US does not harm its ties with Russia, and attempts to pressure New Delhi will fail. He highlighted India's strong economic growth and expressed confidence in reaching $100 billion in bilateral trade.
Pakistan will not send its fencing team to the Asian Senior Fencing Championships in New Delhi, despite receiving an invitation. Neither Pakistan nor Afghanistan submitted participants before the deadline, according to the Fencing Association of India.
Amid contrasting US approaches, Beijing faces a complex calculus. While President Trump seeks 'strategic stability' with China, Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined Quad partners in New Delhi to launch initiatives on critical minerals and maritime surveillance, aiming to reduce global reliance on Beijing.
India and the US signed a framework agreement on May 26 to secure critical mineral supplies, aiming to reduce reliance on single-source monopolies and counter coercive market practices, particularly concerning China's dominance in rare earths.
The Dalai Lama's office announced that the Tibetan spiritual leader will travel to New Delhi on June 5th for treatment on his left knee. The 90-year-old, who had surgery on the same knee in 2024, will then travel to Ladakh for an extended stay.
At least four patients died in a hospital fire in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district early Thursday. Separately, Delhi police arrested a hotel owner after a fire killed 21 people, sparking a safety crackdown.
Local traders, neighbours, and labourers in Delhi acted as first responders to a fire at Flourish Stay Bed and Breakfast, using bricks to break windows, ropes for escape, and mattresses to cushion falls, saving multiple lives before firefighters arrived.
Un incendie a ravagé l'hôtel Flourish Stay à New Delhi, un établissement prisé par des patients étrangers venant se faire soigner en Inde, notamment au Max Hospital situé juste en face.
