Trade deal with US to bolster India’s regional role

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The high-level US-India trade negotiations, ending in a bilateral agreement, could pave the way for increased leverage for India in the security and regional issues, a report has said. Reducing dependence on Chinese supply chains is a US priority, and India’s large, skilled workforce provides attractive alternatives for American companies, […]
Iranian President meets visiting Russian minister, says era of unipolar world over

Tehran, Sep 18 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has asserted that the cooperation between independent nations like Iran and Russia signals the end of global unipolarity. Pezeshkian made the comment during his meeting with visiting Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev in Tehran where he stressed that nations can achieve growth without relying on unilateral powers, […]
Indian envoy to US meets senior Pentagon official, holds ‘valuable discussion’

Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra held a “productive conversation” with the US Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby at the US Department of War headquarters in the Pentagon recently as both sides charted an actionable path on several initiatives. “A productive conversation with the brilliant Elbridge Colby. […]
Uzbekistan: Experts from 10 nations discuss Yoga’s growing popularity in Central Asia

Tashkent, Sep 18 (IANS) Highlighting the growing relevance of Yoga in Central Asia, the 7th ICCR International Yoga Conference 2025 in Uzbekistan on Thursday brought together experts from 10 nations, including India, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Armenia, Mongolia, and Russia, discussing ‘Challenges and Opportunities for Yoga in Central Asia’. The 7th International Conference […]
On UK trip, US President Trump highlights his ‘very good relationship’ with PM Modi

Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday spoke about India-US ties and his recent phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he’s “very close to India” and has a “very good relationship” with the Indian PM. While addressing a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer before concluding his UK […]
HM Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Adhikar Yatra, calls it ‘infiltrator saving campaign’

Patna, Sep 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Thursday, launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recently concluded Voter Adhikar Yatra and termed it as an infiltrator saving campaign. “Rahul Gandhi did not come to Bihar on a Voter Adhikar Yatra but on a ‘Save the Infiltrators Yatra’. His […]
Uttarakhand CM reviews flood damage, directs speedy restoration work

Dehradun, Sep 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted a review of the heavy rainfall situation across the state on Thursday at the State Emergency Operations Centre. Following this, he carried out a ground inspection of Mussoorie Road and the Kimadi region, which were among the worst affected by the recent torrential rains. […]
MP CM pays homage to freedom fighters Raja Shankar Shah & Kunwar Raghunath Shah

Bhopal/Jabalpur, Sep 18 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Thursday, paid their homage to tribal frredom fighters Raja Shankar Shah and his son Kunwar Raghunath Shah on their martyrdom day. While the Governor offered floral tributes before their portraits and bowed in reverence during a programme organised at the […]
Govt to develop 500 data labs across nation under ‘India AI Mission’: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced that the government will establish over 500 data labs nationwide as part of the ‘India AI Mission’ to increase artificial intelligence (AI) talent and infrastructure. Making the announcement at a pre-event of the AI Impact Summit 2026, he went on to say that […]
PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 45,000cr nuclear power project in Rajasthan’s Banswara on Sep 25

Jaipur, Sep 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate a Rs 45,000 crore nuclear power project in Rajasthan’s Banswara on September 25. The power plant is set to generate 2,800 MW of energy. BJP State President Madan Rathore said the project would mark a historic milestone for Rajasthan and the nation, strengthening […]