Venezuela debate in US offers India a glimpse of new geopolitics
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) A contentious US Senate hearing on Venezuela this week offered a revealing look at how Washington is fusing energy control, China’s debt diplomacy, sanctions, and calibrated force — a strategic mix that resembles challenges India faces across the Global South and the Indo-Pacific. Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, US […]
Indian diaspora celebrates UP Diwas in New Jersey
Washington, Jan 29, (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Federation of North America celebrated UP Diwas in New Jersey over the weekend. The event on January 24 was held amid a state-level emergency and extreme cold conditions, with temperatures dropping to minus 14 degrees Celsius. Despite the weather, members of the Uttar Pradesh community gathered in large […]
India emerges as stabilising, norm-reinforcing actor in Arctic: Report
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India’s most credible role in the Arctic lies in being a stabilising, norm-reinforcing force, promoting openness, sustainability, and multilateralism without pretence amid the great-power rivalry in the region. Although India’s position is often ignored in the evolving landscape, its significance in the region becomes clear when the Arctic is viewed […]
Indian gifts to US leaders disclosed in State Department report
Washington, Jan 29, (IANS) A State Department report has disclosed a series of high-value gifts from Indian leaders to top US officials, including a $7,750 sterling silver train set presented to the then President Joe Biden by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and later transferred to the National Archives. The report was issued by the State […]
EU–India FTA a positive development: IMF
Washington, Jan 29, (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday described the India–European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a positive development, noting that it reflects countries’ efforts to deepen economic integration amid rising global trade tensions and uncertainty. Responding to questions during a briefing on emerging market economies, IMF Economic Counsellor and […]
Rajasthan Assembly: BJP MLA raises issue of loudspeakers on mosques
Jaipur, Jan 29 (IANS) The issue of noise pollution caused by loudspeakers installed on mosques in Jaipur city was raised in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Thursday, triggering discussion during the Zero Hour. BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya highlighted the impact of high-volume loudspeakers on students, senior citizens, and patients, and called for strict enforcement of […]
UP: 15 lakh tutors and non-teaching staff to get cashless treatment at govt and private hospitals
Lucknow, Jan 29 (IANS) In a significant move to expand the ambit of cashless mediclaim for the teaching fraternity, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday approved the facility to about 15 lakh employees in the education sector, including teachers, non-teaching staff and also their dependent family members. The Yogi Adityanath Cabinet’s decision will benefit teachers, […]
Hyderabad Conference Drives U.S.-India TRUST Initiative Forward in AI and Cybersecurity
(RAHNUMA) Hyderabad: The United States and India advanced the U.S.-India TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology) initiative today as a landmark conference in Hyderabad brought together leading officials, academics, and industry leaders to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The focus was clear: deliver outcomes that protect U.S. national security through critical technologies […]
Ajit Pawar’s 666 moment: 6-time Dy CM, turned numbers into headlines
Baramati, Jan 29 (IANS) Ajit Pawar, a whirlwind leader in Maharashtra politics, has passed away. Following his demise, a striking connection with the number 6 in his life has become a major topic of discussion in political circles and on the social media. While it may be a mere coincidence, several aspects of his career […]
Arab League chief arrives in New Delhi for crucial India-Arab Foreign Ministers meeting
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) League of Arab States (LAS) Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to attend the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ and related meetings. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) extended a warm welcome to the Gheit, an Egyptian politician and diplomat. “Pleased to welcome H.E. Ahmed Aboul […]
