Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal possible as casualties mount
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war remains possible, citing mounting casualties on both sides and arguing that economic pressure on Moscow is beginning to take effect. Speaking aboard Air Force One, on Sunday, Trump told reporters newly released figures underscore the urgency of ending the […]
Trump calls PM Modi ‘good man’, says India ‘cut’ Russian oil imports
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “good man” for “cutting down” the purchase of Russian oil. “Modi’s a very good man,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One, while on his way back to the White House from West Palm Beach in Florida on […]
Trump welfare figures highlight India’s distinct profile
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) A set of data tables shared by US President Donald Trump on Truth Social ranking immigrant welfare recipient rates by country of origin has drawn attention in Washington, with India absent from the two-page list — a gap that underscores the distinct economic profile of Indian immigrants within the broader US […]
Indian American Pulkit Desai sworn in as New Jersey City mayor
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) Pulkit Desai, a US Marine veteran and technology professional, has been sworn in as mayor of Parsippany, New Jersey, becoming the township’s first Indian American mayor after a razor-thin election victory. Desai, a Democrat, won the mayoral race after provisional and vote-by-mail ballots overturned an earlier lead held by Republican incumbent […]
EAM Jaishankar visits Paris exhibition showcasing Indian heritage, deep cultural ties
Paris, Jan 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar visited an exhibition in Paris titled ‘Ce qui se trame – woven stories between India and France’ which showcased India’s textile heritage, expertise and craftsmanship, underscoring the strong cultural connection between the two nations. “Visited exposition ‘Ce qui se trame – woven stories between India […]
World order today increasingly resembles world disorder: Shashi Tharoor on Venezuela situation
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday said India will make an appropriate response to worsening situation in Venezuela, stressing that national interest and diplomatic sensitivities must guide any such decision. “As far as the situation in Venezuela is concerned, I believe it is best left to the government to decide […]
China tightens tax net on online sellers to boost revenue amid economic slowdown
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Chinese authorities have stepped up tax collection from online sellers as part of a broader push to boost government revenues amid slowing economic growth, a report has said. Since a new tax law came into force in October, ecommerce platforms such as Alibaba, Shein and Amazon have begun sharing detailed […]
India and UAE focus on enhancing ‘positive military engagement’
Abu Dhabi, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi and Commander of UAE’s Land Forces, Major General Staff Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, held discussions on Monday, focusing on enhancing military engagement, training convergence and advancing bilateral defence cooperation between both nations. In a statement shared on X, the Additional […]
Venezuela: Maduro brought to federal court for initial hearing
New York, Jan 5 (IANS) Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is in a federal court on Monday to face charges of narco-terrorism after his capture by US forces in his country. Maduro and his wife, Cilio Flores, arrived at the courthouse from the notorious federal lockup, Metropolitan Detention Centre (MDC), after they were helicoptered into Manhattan […]
Trump has actioned ‘Donroe Doctrine’ adapting to a multipolar era
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Since the successful operation in Venezuela that led to its leader Nicolas Maduro’s detention, US President Donald Trump is exuberating in confidence, reiterating establishing “American dominance in the Western hemisphere” which will “never be questioned again”. Over the weekend in the US, reports quote him having issued warnings to countries […]
