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PM Modi, Finland President Alexander Stubb speak on phone; review bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from Finland President Alexander Stubb on Wednesday, during which the two leaders reviewed progress in the bilateral relationship.

'I think at the end of the day we will come together': US official on ties with India amid trade war

Amid the tariff tension between India and the US, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed confidence that the ties between the two will improve eventually.

India, US officials participate in 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue amid Trump tariff imposition

Indian and the US officials held a 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue on Monday when they discussed regional security developments, and exchanged perspectives on a number of shared strategic priorities, amid the ongoing tension between the two countries over tariff imposition.

American political analyst Christine Fair uses Hindi cussword ‘Ch****’ to slam Trump over India-US row

An American political analyst recently triggered a controversy when he used a Hindi abuse 'Chu****' during an interview to criticise US President Donald Trump and his administration, leaving the interviewer smiling.

India, Kuwait officials exchange views on regional, international issues during 7th FO Consultations

The 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Kuwait was held on 26 August 2025 in New Delhi, when both sides undertook a comprehensive review of the bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

MK Stalin joins Rahul Gandhi's Bihar rally, BJP dares DMK chief to repeat 'insulting remarks against Biharis'

Patna/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's visit to poll-bound Bihar has prompted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to remind him of past remarks where DMK leaders had allegedly insulted the people of the state.

Deadline ends, Trump's additional tariffs on India for Russian oil purchase kick in amid New Delhi's firm stance

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump's 50 percent tariffs on India became effective on Wednesday as the August 27 deadline ended amid India's refusal to wilt under pressure, media reports said.

Deadline ends, Trump's additional tariffs on India for Russian oil purchase kick in amid New Delhi's firm stance

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump's 50 percent tariffs on India became effective on Wednesday as the August 27 deadline ended amid India's refusal to wilt under pressure, media reports said.

India calls killing of journalists in Gaza 'shocking and deeply regrettable'

New Delhi/IBNS: India has called the killing of journalists in the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza "shocking and deeply regrettable", condemning the loss of lives in the ongoing conflict.

Will put tariff so high that your heads will spin: Trump claims he told India to reach a ceasefire with Pakistan

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that he personally put pressure on Indian PM Narendra Modi to reach a ceasefire with Pakistan during the conflicts in May.

PM Modi rejected 4 phone calls from Donald Trump amid India-US trade war, German media claims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejected four phone calls from US President Donald Trump amid a strained relationship between the two countries over tariff imposition, a German newspaper reported.

PM Modi rejected 4 phone calls from Donald Trump amid India-US trade war, German media claims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejected four phone calls from US President Donald Trump amid a strained relationship between the two countries over tariff imposition, a German newspaper reported.

India, US hold 2+2 dialogue amid tariff row, focus on defence and strategic ties

New Delhi: Indian and US officials held a 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue on Monday, advancing bilateral initiatives, reviewing regional security, and sharing perspectives on common strategic priorities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday evening.

Amid tariff row, India likely to sign $1 billion deal with US firm to procure engines for Tejas aircraft: Report

India is all set to sign a $1 billion deal with US firm GE for the supply of 113 more GE-404 engines for the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas amid the Donald Trump tariff row, media reports said.

'Diversity does not cause disunity': Mohan Bhagwat at RSS centenary event

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday delivered a message of unity and referred to a “common DNA going back thousands of years" at an event to mark the centenary of the organisation in New Delhi.

Nikki Bhatti murder: Video shows in-laws' presence during funeral, contradicts father's claims

In a major development in the Nikki Bhatti dowry murder case, which casts doubts on her family's version of the event, some of her in-laws were present for her funeral, and her father-in-law also played a key role in her last rites.

Dubai-based Indian-origin woman Amanda DSilva with Down Syndrome to feature on Times Square screen

An Indian-origin girl from Dubai will feature on the giant screen at the iconic Times Square in New York next month as part of a global Down Syndrome awareness campaign.

Indian Navy commissions stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri

Indian Navy commissioned the latest state-of-the-art Project 17A multi-mission stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri at Naval Base, Visakhapatnam, on Tuesday.

Indian Navy commissions stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri

Indian Navy commissioned the latest state-of-the-art Project 17A multi-mission stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri at Naval Base, Visakhapatnam, on Tuesday.

Make in India push: Narendra Modi inaugurates Maruti Suzuki's first global e-vehicle e-Vitara, to be exported to 100 nations

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and flagged off auto giant Maruti Suzuki's first global electric vehicle, e-Vitara, which will be exported to more than 100 countries, including Japan.

Make in India push: Narendra Modi inaugurates Maruti Suzuki's first global e-vehicle e-Vitara, to be exported to 100 nations

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and flagged off auto giant Maruti Suzuki's first global electric vehicle, e-Vitara, which will be exported to more than 100 countries, including Japan.

PM Modi inaugurates the green mobility initiatives in Gujarat's Hansalpur

New Delhi/IBNS: Taking large strides towards becoming Aatmanirbhar in the field of green energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the green mobility initiatives in Hansalpur, Gujarat.

Jammu and Kashmir: Cloudburst triggered flash floods leaving four dead in Doda

Days after natural calamities hit Kathua and Kishtwar, a cloudburst rocked Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Tuesday, which left at least four people dead.

We appreciate India’s dedication to peace and dialogue: Zelenskyy thanks Modi for Independence Day greetings

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday thanked Indian PM Narendra Modi for wishing the nation on Independence Day and said his country is relying on New Delhi's contribution to end the ongoing war against Russia.

We shouldn't make a fuss out of all this: Amit Shah dismisses Oppn's claim of Jagdeep Dhankhar being under house arrest

Amid growing speculation over Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as the Vice President of India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday clarified that the resignation was due to health issues and dismissed the opposition's claims that he was under "house arrest".

Jodhpur lecturer sets herself, daughter on fire; suicide note alleges husband, in-laws of dowry harassment

A school lecturer set herself on fire along with her three-year-old daughter in Rajasthan's Jodhpur on Friday, media reports said.

Jodhpur lecturer sets herself, daughter on fire; suicide note alleges husband, in-laws of dowry harassment

A school lecturer set herself on fire along with her three-year-old daughter in Rajasthan's Jodhpur on Friday, media reports said.

'No matter how much pressure comes, we will withstand it': PM Modi ahead of US tariff deadline

With the US tariff deadline on Indian imports to be imposed in just two days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated that his government will not compromise on the interests of farmers and small-scale industries, cautioning that "pressure on us may increase, but we will bear it".

'No matter how much pressure comes, we will withstand it': PM Modi ahead of US tariff deadline

With the US tariff deadline on Indian imports to be imposed in just two days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated that his government will not compromise on the interests of farmers and small-scale industries, cautioning that "pressure on us may increase, but we will bear it".

Karnataka: Lover kills 20-year-old married woman by setting off explosive in her mouth

A 20-year-old married woman was brutally killed by her lover by setting off an explosive in her mouth in a village in Karnataka's Mysore.