India and Canada held talks on bilateral relations on Republic Day, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said. The discussions were aimed at reviewing ties and exploring ways to strengthen engagement between the two countries after a period of strained relations. Areas of Cooperation
Russia is looking to recruit a larger number of Indian workers to address acute labour shortages across several sectors of its economy. Officials familiar with the process said thousands of additional Indian workers are expected to be hired in the coming months, adding to the existing Indian workforce already present in Russia. Sectors Driving Demand […]
Bangladesh has expressed concern after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was allowed to deliver a political address at an event in New Delhi. The interim government in Dhaka said permitting the address amounted to interference in Bangladesh’s internal political process and could have implications for bilateral relations with India. Statement From Bangladesh Authorities
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent greetings to India on its 77th Republic Day, describing India and China as “friends, partners and good neighbours”. In a message addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, Xi said stable and cooperative ties between the two countries are important not only for both nations but also for global peace and development. […]
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has ruled out pursuing a free trade agreement with China, saying such a move is not under consideration by his government. His remarks come amid renewed trade tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of imposing steep tariffs on Canadian exports if Ottawa moved closer to a trade pact with […]
India is considering a significant reduction in import tariffs on cars from the European Union as part of the ongoing India-EU free trade agreement negotiations. According to officials familiar with the discussions, New Delhi may cut peak import duties on certain EU-made cars from the current level of up to 110% to around 40%. Limited […]
Two fatal shootings during recent federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota have triggered political and legal scrutiny in the United States. The incidents occurred during separate enforcement actions in January, where civilians were shot dead by federal agents. Authorities said the shootings took place while officers were carrying out official duties linked
Iran has thanked India after New Delhi voted against a resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council that criticised Iran over alleged human rights violations. The resolution was moved during a recent UNHRC session and sought to extend the mandate of an international investigative mechanism on Iran. Tehran expresses appreciation Iran’s ambassador in New […]
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has defended Washington’s decision to impose additional tariffs on Indian imports, saying the move achieved its intended objective. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Bessent said India’s purchases of Russian crude oil had declined, indicating that the tariff pressure had an impact. Europe Accused Of Trade Priorities Bessent
The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution condemning the violent crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran and extending international investigative mandates into rights abuses. The text deplored the use of force against peaceful demonstrators, called for Iran to stop extrajudicial killings and urged measures to prevent arbitrary arrests and















