The External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar, participated in discussions in Washington that centred on a thorough review of bilateral cooperation between India and the United States, with particular emphasis on how both nations can advance their diplomatic and strategic agenda over the coming year. He described the conversations as a fair and detailed assessment of the bilateral
Italian man investigated over claims he paid to shoot people during 1990s siege of Sarajevo
Former truck driver, now 80, said to have been one of many ‘sniper tourists’ who paid Bosnian Serb soldiers to be allowed fire on city from surrounding hillsAn elderly Italian man is under investigation as part of an investigation by prosecutors in Mil…
Maoist Eliminated, AK-47 Recovered In Chhattisgarh Encounter
A body of a Maoist has been recovered during an encounter in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, with security forces confirming the find this morning. An AK-47 rifle was recovered at the site alongside the deceased cadre, while intermittent exchanges of fire between security forces and Maoists continued from early hours.The operation followed intelligence indicating armed Maoists stationed in
China Declines To Join New Nuclear Talks As New START Lapses, Citing Need For Stability And Scaled Capabilities
China has signalled that it will not participate in new nuclear disarmament talks at this stage, following the expiry of the US-Russia New START treaty.Beijing clarified that it supports the advancement of arms control and disarmament, but emphasised that any movement in this direction must be grounded in principles that sustain global strategic stability.The spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign
AXISCADES Technologies Bags ₹13.5 Crore US Orders In Wake of Modi-Trump Trade Pact
AXISCADES Technologies Ltd, a prominent Bangalore-headquartered firm, has clinched its inaugural design and build orders from two significant US entities, totalling roughly ₹13.5 crore.This development, disclosed on Wednesday, aligns seamlessly with the freshly inked trade pact between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The orders hail from a foremost US homeland
India’s SMR Push: BARC’s Blueprint For Modular Nuclear Power By 2033
India’s pursuit of clean, low-carbon energy through Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) marks a significant stride in its nuclear ambitions. The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has embarked on the design, development, and establishment of SMRs tailored for deployment as captive power plants in energy-intensive sectors.These reactors aim to repurpose retiring fossil fuel-based power plants and
Closely Monitoring Iran Situation; No Indian Casualties Or Disappearances Reported During Protests
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has informed Parliament that there are no reports of Indian nationals being missing or killed in the recent protests in Iran. This assessment comes in the context of ongoing civil unrest within the country, with the government emphasising that Indian citizens are being carefully tracked and supported.According to the written reply provided by Kirti Vardhan
Trump, Xi Speak After Putin Call As Diplomacy Signals Cautious US–China Thaw
In a development that appeared to underline a cautious thaw in US–China relations, US President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping hours after Xi had held a video discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin.The exchanges were publicly acknowledged by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, and Trump later confirmed the call on his Truth Social platform. This marked their first
UK’s Starmer apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson
PM Keir #Starmer’s job is under threat after former Britain’s envoy to #Washington Peter #Mandelson’s lies were exposed by newly released #Epstein files.
News24 | US investigates Puerto Rico voting machines in push to prove allegations of voting fraud
A team working for US President Donald Trump’s spy chief, Tulsi Gabbard, led an investigation into Puerto Rico’s voting machines, said Gabbard’s office and three sources familiar with the previously unreported events.