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Iran and Russia are set to finalise a €1.6 billion agreement to construct the 162‑kilometre Rasht–Astara railway, completing the crucial missing link in the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). This milestone will create a continuous overland freight route connecting India, Iran, and Russia, sharply reducing transit time and cost compared with the Suez Canal route.The deal,
During his keynote speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEOs Luncheon in Gyeongju, South Korea, US President Donald Trump heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as “the nicest-looking guy” while also calling him “a father,” “a killer,” and “tough as hell.” The remarks came as Trump hinted at an upcoming trade agreement between India and the United
The recent diplomatic manoeuvres between Pakistan and Bangladesh have disrupted South Asia’s geopolitical balance. Islamabad’s outreach to Dhaka’s interim administration, led by high-level military talks and logistic offerings such as access to Karachi Port, signals more than routine diplomacy, reported Republic World.It reflects an overture towards reviving a long-dormant axis, one
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh launched a sharp yet measured barb at Prime Minister Narendra Modi following President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of having “stopped” a military confrontation between India and Pakistan earlier this year. Ramesh remarked that the American President has now publicly made this assertion “54 times” in different parts of the world.In a post shared on X, the Congress
The European Union’s Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, has lauded the positive developments in the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the European Union.Speaking after the latest round of talks in Brussels, he emphasised that both sides are working steadily towards concluding the agreement by the end of the year. Ambassador Delphin cited substantial progress and
Washington’s latest sanctions on Russia’s oil giants, Rosneft and Lukoil, mark the first punitive action by the Trump administration since its return to office in early 2025. The move, announced by the US Treasury on Wednesday, is viewed as part of a broader strategy to tighten restrictions on Moscow’s revenue streams while indirectly reshaping global energy flows, reported TASS.Indian analysts
Maruti Suzuki’s all‑electric e‑Vitara, manufactured at its state‑of‑the‑art Hansalpur facility in Gujarat, is set to become India’s latest global automotive export milestone.The company announced plans to export the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) variant to more than 100 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania, affirming India’s emergence as a worldwide EV production hub
US President Donald Trump has suggested he would be open to running for a third presidential term in 2028, despite constitutional limits. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump responded to former White House strategist Steve Bannon’s recent advocacy for a third term by saying, “I would love to do it. I have the best numbers ever.”He quickly clarified that he has not seriously considered another
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Brussels, Belgium, on 27–28 October 2025 to engage in high-level talks with Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade.The Ministry of Commerce and Industry confirmed that the discussions will focus on pushing forward the long-pending India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which both sides are keen to
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.The discussion underscored the growing depth of the India–South Korea Special Strategic Partnership, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to reinforcing cooperation across advanced industries and defence