Nepal govt’s procurement of Chinese aircraft comes under scrutiny again
Kathmandu, July 1 (IANS) Nepal’s controversial procurement of six Chinese aircraft a decade ago has once again come under scrutiny after the country’s Supreme Court issued a show-cause notice to the government, seeking an explanation regarding the procurement that left the state-owned national flag carrier with a huge financial burden. Received between 2014 and 2018 […]
Prof Raj Kumar, Shashi Tharoor address Japan’s parliament as JGU deepens academic ties
Tokyo, July 1 (IANS) On the eve of the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India, Professor C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), and Dr Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, addressed a distinguished bipartisan gathering of Members of the National Diet of Japan at the National Diet […]
Indirect US-Iran talks underway in Doha
Doha, July 1 (IANS) Indirect talks between the United States and Iran are underway in Doha on Wednesday under the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan. “The talks are taking place indirectly now, with no face-to-face meetings between the two sides,” a source told Xinhua news agency. “The sessions are closed and are being facilitated by […]
India and Australia discuss strengthening education cooperation, academic partnerships
Canberra, July 1 (IANS) India and Australia on Wednesday discussed strengthening education cooperation, academic partnerships and people-to-people ties through education and skills. The discussions were held during a meeting between High Commissioner of India to Australia, Nagesh Singh and Australia’s Minister for Education Jason Clare. “High Commissioner of India Nagesh Singh met with Australia’s Minister […]
US detains three Cubans after Rubio action
Washington, July 1 (IANS) Three Cuban nationals, including a former employee of a Cuban government-linked organisation sanctioned by the United States earlier this month, have been taken into federal custody after Secretary of State Marco Rubio terminated their legal status, the State Department said. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the three were apprehended by […]
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s tenure extended by a year amid global challenges
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s tenure has been extended by a year beyond its scheduled end in mid-July, it was announced on Wednesday. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of service for the 1989 batch Indian Foreign Service officer for a period of one year beyond […]
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi begins three-day India visit
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi Wednesday evening, kicking off a three-day official visit to participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. “A very warm welcome to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan who arrives in New Delhi on an Official Visit. PM Takaichi was received by […]
INS Sudarshini heads for New York to participate in SAIL4th 250 New York and SAIL Boston
Washington, July 1 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini on Wednesday departed for New York to participate in the SAIL4th 250 New York and SAIL Boston events, reaffirming India’s commitment to maritime partnership and reflecting its enduring seafaring heritage. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the Indian Navy said, “Next stop New […]
US seeks tougher rules in USMCA talks
Washington, July 1 (IANS) The Trump administration will press Mexico for stricter rules of origin, stronger labour and environmental standards, tighter intellectual property protections and greater American manufacturing content as it seeks to rewrite the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a senior administration official said on Wednesday. The comments came soon after the United States declined […]
Trump tariffs now drive North America trade: US
Washington, July 1 (IANS) President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policies have already overtaken key parts of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), fundamentally reshaping North American trade even before negotiations to rewrite the pact are completed, a senior administration official said on Wednesday. The remarks came after the United States declined to renew the USMCA in […]
