India-Sri Lanka Defence Talks Focus on Boosting Maritime Security, Strategic Cooperation
Colombo l India and Sri Lanka are moving to deepen defence ties, with a focus on enhancing maritime security and expanding strategic cooperation, as part of the first high-level dialogue held after the signing of their new defence partnership agreement in April. The discussions took place during the India-Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue in Colombo on […]
PM Modi to Attend G7 Summit in Canada After Call From PM Mark Carney
Hyderabad l Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed on Friday that he will participate in the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, later this month. His confirmation came after a call from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. In a post on the social media platform X, PM Modi congratulated PM Carney on his recent election victory […]
Indian and South African Experts Unite to Tackle Global Water Challenges
Johannesburg — With water scarcity looming as a critical challenge across continents, Indian and South African experts came together this week to explore sustainable solutions at a high-level symposium in Johannesburg. Organised by Ion Exchange Safic, a subsidiary of Ion Exchange (India) Ltd, the two-day event brought together over 100 industry leaders, engineers, utility managers, […]
Israeli Army Blocks Journalists from Visiting West Bank Villages During Tour by Oscar-Winning Filmmakers
Jerusalem l In a move that has sparked international concern, Israeli soldiers on Monday barred journalists from entering several Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, where they were scheduled to meet residents as part of a tour organised by the directors of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land. The filmmakers, including Palestinian co-directors Basel […]
Massive Protests in PoK: Karakoram Highway Blocked for 3 Days Over Trade Policies
Highway Blockade Paralyzes Traffic in Gilgit-Baltistan For the third consecutive day, the Karakoram Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan, part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), remained blocked as massive protests erupted against the Shehbaz Sharif-led federal government’s trade policies. The blockade has completely halted all vehicular movement on this vital route, which connects Pakistan to China and is also […]
Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri Makes History as Miss World 2025
At the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant, held in Hyderabad, Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025, becoming the first woman from Thailand to win the prestigious title. She was crowned by the outgoing queen, Krystyna Pyszková of Czechia, in a grand finale that saw participation from 108 countries. 🎓 Who Is […]
Pakistan Slams PM Modi’s Remarks on Indus Waters Treaty, Calls It a “Departure from International Norms”
In a strong reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks on the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan’s Foreign Office issued a statement on Wednesday calling the comments “regrettable” and “a troubling departure from international norms.” During a speech in Gujarat on Tuesday, PM Modi said that Pakistan is already feeling the heat from India’s decision […]
Japan’s ₹31,00,000 Crore Global Wealth Hits Record — But Germany Grabs World’s Richest Creditor Crown
Japan just got richer on paper, but still lost its 34-year streak as the world’s top creditor nation. According to data released by Japan’s Ministry of Finance, the country’s net external assets hit a record ¥533.1 trillion (₹31 lakh crore approx) in 2024. That means Japan (its government, companies, and citizens) owns more assets abroad […]
‘We Could Die of Hunger’: Pakistani Senator Warns of Crisis Over Indus Waters Treaty Suspension
Pakistan is facing a looming water crisis after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 Indian citizens. The move, part of India’s strong diplomatic response under Operation Sindoor, has sparked deep concern across Pakistan’s political spectrum. Speaking in the Senate, Pakistani opposition leader and […]
India-UK FTA Faces Twin Challenges: Carbon Tax and BIT Concerns Threaten $120 Billion Trade Target
India and the United Kingdom may have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on May 6, 2025, aiming to double bilateral trade from $60 billion to $120 billion by 2030—but experts warn two major issues threaten to derail this ambitious vision: the UK’s proposed carbon tax and unresolved negotiations on the Bilateral Investment Treaty […]