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EAM Jaishankar Highlights India-ASEAN Cooperation at Manila Meet

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. (Image: X) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is on a visit to Manila, Philippines, to participate in several Foreign Minister-level meetings under the ASEAN framework.…

US Completes 11th Night of Strikes on Iran as Attacks Overshadow Diplomacy

The US military said it completed the 11th night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday (X.com/@CENTCOM) US Central Command said targets included aircraft hangars and drone storage sites Dubai: The…

Ajit Doval Meets Saudi FM in Riyadh to Boost Strategic Ties

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Monday met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (X.com) The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister for Political Affairs, Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati.…

Trump hits Canada with 50% Tariffs Citing Disputes Over Autos, Alcohol and Cheese

US President Donald Trump with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (File image) The new 50% tariffs would exclude energy products, potash, fish and critical minerals WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on…

Iran Under Fresh US Airstrikes as Conflict Enters Ninth Night; Explosions Reported in Tabriz, Chabahar and Bushehr

A massive plume of smoke rises over an Iranian city following reported airstrikes, as the US-Iran conflict enters its ninth consecutive night and regional tensions continue to escalate-Photo Credit-Reuters IN…

HPCL Ranked Among India's Top 20 Most Valuable Brands in Brand Finance India 100 2026

HPCL recognised among India’s Top 20 Most Valuable Brands in the latest Brand Finance India 100 rankings. Continues its consistent presence among India’s leading brands, reflecting sustained customer trust and…

US’ New Russia Sanctions Bill Names India as Tariff Target

US President Donald Trump with Prime Minister Narendra Modi (AFP file image) India has so far resisted Western pressure to curb its purchases of discounted Russian crude, which have surged…

India–U.K. Trade Pact Sets New Benchmark as Landmark CETA Comes into Force

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal briefs the media in New Delhi on the India–U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), describing the landmark pact as…

Five States, One Mission: Chennithala's Operation Toofan Expands Anti-Narcotics Drive Across South India

South India’s top police chiefs and central intelligence heads gathered at a high-level summit to integrate Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt into a seamless cross-border anti-narcotics grid. Launched by Kerala…

India Summons Iran Envoy After Indian Killed

India summoned Iran’s Deputy Ambassador after an Iranian missile strike on two UAE-linked tankers in the Strait of Hormuz killed one Indian crew member and injured six other Indians. New…