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US President Donald Trump hosted and participated in Diwali celebrations at the White House on October 21, 2025. During the event, he lit traditional Diyas, symbolising the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, highlighting the festival’s spiritual significance and the shared values between the United States and India.Trump extended warm greetings to the people of India and
During Diwali celebrations at the White House, US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that India intends to significantly curtail its oil imports from Russia. He revealed that this stance followed a personal conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting a shared intent to see an early end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.Trump remarked that India had already scaled
China’s recent expanded export restrictions on rare-earth metals was a ‘power play’ before Trump-Xi meeting.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended cordial congratulations to Japan’s newly elected leader, Sanae Takaichi, marking a significant milestone as she becomes the nation’s first woman Prime Minister.In a message shared on X, he expressed optimism about working closely with her to further enhance the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, emphasising that the nations’ shared
The European Council has approved the conclusions on a new strategic agenda to guide relations between the European Union and India, marking a significant step forward in bilateral engagement. Ambassador Hervé Delphin, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to India, lauded the move, noting that all 27 EU member states unanimously endorsed the new agenda.Sharing the news on social media, he
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his sharp criticism of India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, warning that New Delhi would “keep paying a lot of tariffs” unless it halts crude imports from Moscow. His remarks were made during an informal interaction with reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday evening (local time).When asked about India’s reported denial of a recent phone
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has lauded the deepening relationship between India and Sri Lanka, describing the current phase of bilateral ties as one of the best in recent memory.Visiting New Delhi for a three-day official trip, she expressed optimism that relations will continue to flourish and prosper, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both nations. Her remarks
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has called for enhanced collaboration between India and Sri Lanka, particularly in trade, maritime security, and sustainable development, while highlighting the need for sensitive handling of the long-standing fishermen issue. Her remarks came during a civic reception hosted by the India Foundation in New Delhi on Saturday evening.Emphasising the
Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin concluded a three-day visit to India aimed at reinforcing economic and strategic relations between the two nations.Acting on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s directive ahead of his planned visit to India in February 2026, Alckmin led a high-level delegation that focused on deepening cooperation across trade, investment, energy, defence, and healthcare
Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, during his visit to New Delhi, reaffirmed Brazil’s stance that BRICS remains committed to multilateralism and global cooperation, contrary to recent criticism from President Donald Trump.He stressed that the grouping is not directed against any nation and instead seeks to promote free trade and inclusive global development.President Trump had, earlier in