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 […]
US weighs embassy reopening as Venezuela risk persists
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) The Trump administration is preparing for a possible reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, even as American officials warn that the security situation in Venezuela remains “fluid” and continues to pose severe risks to U.S. citizens. “As President Trump said, we are making preparations to allow for a reopening should […]
Indian American Khanna to succeed Krishnamoorthi as top Democrat on China panel
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Monday announced that Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna will take over as Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, while commending outgoing panel leader Raja Krishnamoorthi for his leadership over the past […]
Zero tolerance for Chinese Manja in Hyderabad, says Police Commissioner
Hyderabad, Jan 5 (IANS) Hyderabad Police V. C. Sajjanar said on Monday that there will be zero tolerance for Chinese Manja, which is already banned in Telangana. He said that Chinese Manja is a silent killer that has caused serious injuries and even deaths of pedestrians, two-wheeler riders, birds, and animals. Hyderabad police have formed […]
US action in Venezuela a threat to global stability: Salman Khurshid
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Indian National Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Monday reiterated the party’s disapproval of the US action in Venezuela, calling it a violation of international law and the UN Charter and a threat to global stability. Salman Khurshid, former External Affairs Minister and Chairman, Foreign Affairs Department of the Congress, in […]
