External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti officially inaugurated the new US Consulate in Bengaluru on Friday, highlighting a significant step in the strengthening of India-US ties. The event underscored the growing importance of the city in the bilateral relationship, with Jaishankar calling it an “important moment” for both nations. […]
In a momentous event marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, President Droupadi Murmu and the President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, unveiled a special joint logo on January 16 in New Delhi. The logo celebrates six decades of strong ties between the two nations. The design features elements symbolizing both countries: colours from the Indian and […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 on Friday, emphasizing the positive outlook for the future of mobility in India. He said that the large turnout at the event reflected the growing optimism surrounding India’s automotive industry, which he described as both “fantastic” and “future-ready.” Addressing the audience at the Expo, […]
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, strongly defended Kash Patel on Wednesday as he faced criticism over his controversial statements, setting the stage for the scrutiny he is expected to face during his Senate confirmation hearing to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). “I have known Kash, and I believe that […]
India on Thursday expressed its support for the recently announced ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasizing the hope that the deal would facilitate the safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. “We welcome the announcement of the agreement for the release of […]
Justice K. Vinod Chandran was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court on Thursday, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna administering the oath of office. Earlier this week, the Centre cleared Justice Chandran’s appointment to the apex court based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. Union Minister of State […]
US President Joe Biden expressed optimism on Wednesday that his vision of an economic corridor linking India, the Middle East, and Europe—first introduced at the G-20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023—could now materialize following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal. Speaking on the agreement, Biden said, “At G-20 in Delhi in September 2023, […]
The United States has removed three Indian nuclear entities—the Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Center, the Bhabha Atomic Research Center, and Indian Rare Earths—from its export control list, which restricts the export of certain goods from US companies. The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) said on Wednesday that the removals aim to “support US […]
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Thursday that India has successfully achieved space docking, becoming the fourth country in the world to do so. The docking was part of the SpaDeX mission, a significant milestone for India’s space exploration program. “The process involved maneuvering from a 15-meter to a 3-meter hold point, followed […]
Thousands of devotees took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and ‘mystical’ Saraswati, here on Thursday morning, the fourth day of the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh. Over 6 crore devotees have participated in the world’s biggest religious congregation, over 3.5 crore on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on January […]
