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As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November, the theme of “development without dependency” has taken centre stage. The idea underscores a continental drive towards self-determined growth and balanced global partnerships.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has positioned India firmly behind this vision, calling for cooperation that is mutual, equitable, and free from the
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi addressed students at TRS College in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, emphasising the unpredictable nature of future security challenges.He described the coming days as marked by "instability, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity," highlighting the fast pace at which new threats arise, often before older ones have been fully understood or managed.He candidly
The United States and India have signed a landmark 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, reinforcing one of the world’s most consequential strategic partnerships.The agreement was signed in Kuala Lumpur by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting events.Announcing the development, Hegseth declared that the
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a key meeting with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, marking a significant moment in the deepening defence cooperation between India and the United States.The dialogue underscored the strategic partnership between the two nations amid evolving regional and global security dynamics.During his visit to the Malaysian capital, Rajnath
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s largest refiner, has procured five cargoes of Russian crude for December delivery from non-sanctioned suppliers, according to trade sources. The decision marks IOC’s cautious resumption of Russian oil purchases following heightened U.S. sanctions targeting Moscow’s energy sector.The latest sanctions, imposed by Washington on major Russian oil producers
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) affirmed on October 30, 2025, that the country’s decisions regarding oil purchases are primarily guided by market dynamics and national interests, following recent US sanctions on two major Russian oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that India’s energy policy focuses on securing affordable fuel for its population
Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos visited India for his first official engagement, holding pivotal discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.Both leaders reviewed the comprehensive bilateral framework under the India–Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025–2029, which stems from Prime Minister Modi’s landmark visit to Cyprus in June 2025.The ministers expressed strong satisfaction
United States President Donald Trump announced that he had a “truly great meeting” with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, leading to a series of significant accords intended to strengthen trade relations, energy cooperation, and drug control efforts between the two nations.In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, President Trump revealed that both leaders had reached a
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his election rallies in Nalanda and Sheikhpura, accusing him of lacking the courage to confront United States President Donald Trump.Gandhi’s remarks followed Trump’s repeated claim that it was Washington’s intervention which stopped a potential India-Pakistan conflict after Operation Sindoor. According to
US President Donald Trump has claimed that he personally prevented a full-scale war between India and Pakistan by threatening to impose a 250% tariff on both countries.Speaking at a recent press event, Trump asserted that his intervention came at a critical juncture when tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours were escalating rapidly. He described the situation as “very dangerous” and