Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday criticised India’s international image-building efforts, claiming its politics of “artificial prestige” raises serious questions. His remarks came in a statement shared on X ahead of an upcoming foreign visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The comments add to the ongoing exchange of political criticism between Pakistan and […]
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Modi begins three-nation Asia-Pacific tour
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand next week to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties across the Asia-Pacific region. The three-nation tour reflects New Delhi’s growing focus on regional engagement under its Act East policy. Modi is also expected to meet business leaders and discuss trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. […]
India, Japan deepen strategic partnership
India and Japan signed agreements on artificial intelligence, energy, metals, and defence after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The deals matter because they deepen strategic and economic cooperation between two key Indo-Pacific partners. Businesses, investors, and regional security stakeholders are expected to benefit. The agreements were signed during Takaichi’s […]
Japan, India to deepen strategic partnership
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will begin a visit to India on Wednesday for talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders will focus on expanding trade, investment, and strategic cooperation between the two countries. The visit highlights growing economic and security ties between two key Indo-Pacific partners. Takaichi and Modi will hold the […]
Trump likely to visit India early next year, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump is likely to visit India early next year. The proposed visit comes as both countries work to finalise a bilateral trade agreement. The trip could help strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between Washington and New Delhi. Rubio told Indian news agency IANS that preparations for […]
Hyderabad road named as “Donald Trump Avenue” triggered political controversy in India
A decision to rename a prominent road in Hyderabad as “Donald Trump Avenue” has triggered political controversy in India, drawing criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition from other political groups. The road, located in Hyderabad, the capital of the southern state of Telangana, was officially renamed on Tuesday. […]
Modi reports progress in US trade talks after Trump meeting
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there had been “significant progress” in negotiations with Washington for a long-awaited interim trade agreement following his meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains. The meeting marked the first face-to-face engagement between the two leaders since their previous talks in Washington […]
EU, India to seal major trade deal
The European Union will formally sign a long-awaited free trade agreement with India by the end of 2026, marking a major step in strengthening economic ties between two of the world’s largest markets. The announcement signals accelerating cooperation on trade, investment, and supply chain diversification amid global economic uncertainty. European Commission President Ursula von der […]
Meloni ‘Instagram duo’ remark to Modi goes viral
PARIS: A light-hearted exchange between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 summit in France has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention from users around the world. The interaction took place ahead of the official group photograph of world leaders attending the summit. As the two […]
Cockroach Party founder leads protest in Delhi
The founder of India’s rapidly growing Cockroach Janta Party arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to lead a protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, marking the movement’s first major demonstration on the streets after gaining millions of followers online. Read More: Satirical ‘Cockroach Party‘ plans protest in New Delhi Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old activist […]