Modi, Ishiba Set $65 Billion Investment Target, Unveil Five-Point Roadmap for India–Japan Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo for the India-Japan Economic Forum, underscoring the deepening economic partnership between the two nations. Speaking to industry leaders, Modi outlined a five-point roadmap aimed at taking bilateral cooperation to the next level. “Japan has always been a trusted partner in India’s […]
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Clarifies: No Rule on Stepping Down at 75
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has clarified that there is no age-related rule in the organisation that requires members or leaders to step aside after turning 75. Speaking at a press conference marking 100 years of the RSS, Bhagwat said, “In Sangh we are all volunteers. We do whatever work is assigned to […]
Modi’s Japan Visit Signals Stronger Economic, Tech, and Strategic Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo on Thursday for a two-day official visit, his first standalone trip to Japan in nearly seven years. This visit also marks his first annual summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The focus: advancing India’s national interests, deepening bilateral cooperation, and reinforcing regional stability. In a statement before […]
Trump Administration Eyes Overhaul of H-1B, Green Card System; ‘Gold Card’ Proposed
The United States appears headed toward one of the most sweeping changes to its immigration system in decades. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in an interview with Fox News, confirmed that the Trump administration is working to revamp the H-1B visa program and the green card system, calling the current framework “terrible.” “I’m involved in changing […]
‘We Count on India’s Contribution’: Zelenskyy Thanks Modi on Ukraine’s Independence Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his greetings on Ukraine’s Independence Day, underscoring Kyiv’s reliance on India’s role in efforts to end the ongoing war with Russia. In a post on X, Zelenskyy praised India’s consistent commitment to peace and dialogue. “Now, as the entire world strives to […]
As War Drags On, Zelensky Calls for Putin Meeting, Urges Renewed Push for Peace
More than three years into one of Europe’s bloodiest modern wars, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has again called for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin—describing it as the “most effective way forward” toward peace. His remarks, made on Ukraine’s Independence Day, came as signs of both battlefield escalation and diplomatic deadlock continue to define […]
India to US: Oil Is Business, Not Politics
In an increasingly multipolar world, nations are recalibrating their foreign policies not based on ideology but on strategic self-interest. India, the world’s most populous democracy and fastest-growing major economy, is making one thing clear: when it comes to energy security, national interest trumps political pressure. That was the underlying message from Vinay Kumar, India’s ambassador […]
Indian-Origin Truck Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide in US Florida Crash
An Indian-origin truck driver, Harjinder Singh (28), has been charged with vehicular homicide in the United States after allegedly making an illegal U-turn on a Florida highway that caused a crash killing three people. According to reports by the New York Post, Singh attempted to flee to California after the accident on August 12, but […]
PM Modi to Visit China for SCO Summit After 7 Years, Meets Xi Amid Signs of Thaw
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to China on August 31 for the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking his first visit to the country in more than seven years. The trip comes after a prolonged chill in bilateral relations following the Galwan Valley clashes of June 2020. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) […]
Centre Unveils Strategic Plan for Humane Stray Dog Control and Rabies Elimination
The Central government has rolled out a comprehensive plan for humane stray dog management and rabies elimination, combining sterilisation, vaccination, and infrastructure development across states. The initiative is guided by the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, framed under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. These rules align with global standards of the […]