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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in separate discussions with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar this week, reflecting a strategic outreach to South Asia.Talks With EAM S Jaishankar (India)Rubio’s conversation with Jaishankar focused on strengthening the US-India strategic partnership, emphasizing collaboration in the
Work on the NISAR satellite has been completed at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Satellite Integration and Testing Establishment in Bengaluru, and preparations are under way to transport it to the launch site at the agency’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on India’s south-eastern coast.NASA and ISRO now are reviewing potential launch dates for the NISAR (NASA-ISRO
The United States has officially discontinued the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) for Pakistani students after 15 years.Administered by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP), this program provided semester-long, non-degree academic and cultural exchange opportunities for Pakistani undergraduate students at U.S. universities.The program, launched in 2010
A Russian Soyuz-2.1a rocket, named the "Victory Rocket" to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, successfully launched on April 8, 2025, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.The rocket carried the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft with three crew members: Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, and NASA astronaut Jonathan Kim. The launch occurred at 5:47
Vietnam is set to purchase more U.S. goods, including defence and security products, in an effort to address its significant trade surplus with the United States and negotiate a delay in recently imposed tariffs.Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced this strategy during a cabinet meeting on Monday, emphasising Vietnam’s intention to negotiate for balanced and sustainable trade relations with
In early 2025, the Trump administration imposed steep tariff hikes on several countries, with Bangladesh being one of the hardest hit in South Asia.The tariffs on Bangladeshi goods have soared to 37%, significantly impacting its export-led economy, which is heavily reliant on garments and generic pharmaceuticals. Bangladesh exports approximately $8.4 billion worth of garments to the United States
The United States Supreme Court has rejected Tahawwur Rana’s plea to stay his extradition to India, marking a significant development in the case against the Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The court order, dated April 7, 2025, stated that his application for a stay was denied after being referred to the justices for a conference
China’s latest sixth-generation stealth fighter, the J-50, has captured global attention as new images and details about its design and capabilities emerge. Developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC), the J-50 represents a major step forward in China’s air combat ambitions and technological prowess.Design And FeaturesThe J-50 is a tailless, stealth-oriented heavy fighter with advanced
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions on April 7, 2025, focusing on reciprocal tariffs and strengthening Indo-Pacific ties. Key highlights include:The leaders addressed the impact of the 26% reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on Indian imports, effective April 9, while emphasising the need for an early conclusion of the Bilateral
India is cautious about joining the SQUAD, a strategic military alliance that includes the US, Japan, Australia, and potentially the Philippines and South Korea, aimed at countering China in the Indo-Pacific. Several factors contribute to India’s reluctance:The unpredictability of US policies under former President Donald Trump, including tariffs on friendly nations and uncertain military